A surprising trip! It goes without saying that the region between the North Sea and the city of Bruges is a special destination for the whole family. That’s why we’ve put together a child-friendly hike that connects the coast, breathtaking cultural heritage, charming, quiet villages and cycle paths through beautiful scenery!
– The coast, the dunes, the polders and the canals
– The seaside resorts
– The historic center of Bruges
Bruges and its historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are immediately notable for their architecture and cultural treasures. Take your time to enjoy the medieval atmosphere in the alleys and old markets. Bruges is also the ideal place to buy the famous Belgian
chocolate or try one of the Belgian beers. Or make yourself comfortable on the Grand Place with the traditional dish: French fries!
On the way to Ostend, the stage takes you through De Haan, the only village along the Belgian coast that has its architecture from the Belle Epoque (19. Century), and ends in Ostend, sometimes referred to as the „Queen of Beaches”. The hotel in Ostend is 100 meters from the beach and is particularly child-friendly. Also discover the playground „Airport
Bowl“, the children’s farm „De Lange Schuur“, etc.
This route takes us through the typical Flemish landscape, the polders: numerous fields and
meadows, small villages in the distance like Oudenburg, which was founded on a former Roman settlement.
Nieuwpoort, like Ostend and Blankenberge, is a very popular seaside resort. Located on the banks of the Yser, a river that played an important role in the First World War, this small town is one of the most popular seaside resorts for Belgians, and children will surely appreciate the lake district and the Ysermonde nature reserve. And why not take a swim break?
Let’s return to Bruges via the Ostend – Bruges canal and the „Spuikom“ through charming Flemish villages like Bredene. All children dream of spending a day by the sea!
Blankenberge is Belgium’s favorite seaside resort. Children will certainly enjoy the Sea Life Marine Park, where they can discover river and ocean fauna such as piranhas, sharks and more.
After breakfast it is time to leave again or you would like to extend your stay.
• 6 nights in a 3-4 star hotel
• 6 nights in a 3-4 star hotel
• Free parking in Bruges during overnight stays in Bruges
• Daily extended breakfast
• Luggage transport (1 piece per person, max. 15 kg)
• Map, tourist information, and itinerary
• Discount card for museums in Bruges
• 7/7 service hotline
City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot.
Possible options :
Rental of helmets, phone holder
Arrival: Daily: 27.04. – 14.09.2026
Route characteristics: Mostly paved bike paths and quiet side roads. Some sections of road are slightly downhill.
– Brussels or Charleroi airport (+ train to Bruges).
– Bruges train station + bus or cab to hotel.
– Freeway to Bruges, free parking during stay in Bruges (other days 5€ per day).
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