Welcome to Bredene Beaches, a unique tourist destination on the Belgian coast. With its natural environment, diverse activities and delicious gastronomy, Bredene is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing and memorable vacation. In this guide, we will provide you with all the information you need to make the most of your visit to Bredene.
What to do in Bredene Beaches?
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Bredene Beaches offers a wide variety of activities for all visitors. You can learn to kite surf at the Bredene Kite Surf School, with prices starting at 60€ per person. If you prefer to explore the area by bike, bike rental in Bredene costs about 15€ per day.
Activity
Recommended group size
Approximate price
Location
Kite surfing
1-4
60€ per person
Kite surfing school in Bredene
Bike rental
1-4
15€ per day
Bike rental in Bredene
Boat ride
1-6
25€ per person
Bredene marina
Hiking tours
1-8
Free
Bredene dunes
Hotels and apartments near Bredene Beaches
In Bredene, there are different accommodation options to suit different tastes and budgets. The 3-star Hotel Apollo is located 300 meters from the beach and offers rooms from €90 per night, including breakfast and free Wi-Fi. If you prefer a more natural setting, Camping Veld & Duin is 500 meters from the beach and offers pitches for tents and caravans from €30 per night.
Hotel/Apartment
Stars
Approximate Price
Location
Main Services
Hotel Apollo
3
90€ per night
300 meters from the beach
Breakfast included, free Wi-Fi, parking
Camping Veld & Duin
N/A
30€ per night
500 meters from the beach
Tent and caravan pitches, sanitary facilities, play area
Apartments Sand
N/A
80€ per night
200 meters from the beach
Full kitchen, free Wi-Fi, terrace
Places and sites of interest near Bredene Beaches
Bredene Dunes: A protected natural area ideal for exploring on foot or by bike and enjoying the local flora and fauna.
Bredene Marina: A marina where you can enjoy water activities or just relax and watch the boats.
Blueberry Hill Adventure Park: An adventure theme park for all ages with activities such as rock climbing, archery and miniature golf.
Where to eat in Bredene Beaches?
In Bredene, you will find a wide gastronomic offer to satisfy your cravings. Bistro De Strandloper offers traditional Belgian dishes such as Flemish veal stew and mussels, as well as delicious Belgian waffles, priced at about €30 per person. La Cucina is a cozy Italian restaurant where you can enjoy homemade pizza, fresh pasta and tiramisu for approximately €25 per person.
Restaurant
Type of cuisine
Approximate price
Location
Signature dishes
Bistro De Strandloper
Belgian
30€ per person
Driftweg
Flemish beef stew, mussels, Belgian waffles
La Cucina
Italian
25€ per person
Kapelstraat
Artisanal pizza, fresh pasta, tiramisu
Brasserie Rubens
International
30€ per person
Duinenstraat
Seafood salad, sirloin steak, variety of desserts
The weather in Bredene Beaches
The climate in Bredene Beaches is temperate maritime, with mild summers and cool, wet winters. The average summer temperature ranges between 18°C and 22°C, while in winter it varies between 3°C and 7°C. Humidity is high throughout the year, and rainfall is more frequent in autumn and winter. The best time to visit Bredene Beaches is from June to September, when temperatures are more pleasant and there are more hours of sunshine.
Bredene Beaches are located on the northwest coast of Belgium, about 4 km east of Ostend and 22 km west of Bruges. Here are some options to reach this destination:
By car: if you are traveling from Brussels, take the E40 freeway heading west and then exit 6 towards Bredene. The trip takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. By train: The nearest train station is Ostend, from where you can take a streetcar (Kusttram line) to Bredene. The streetcar ride takes about 15 minutes. By plane: The nearest airport is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), about 12 km from Bredene. From the airport, you can rent a car or take a train and streetcar to Bredene.
Tip: During high season, it can be difficult to find parking near the beach. It is advisable to book accommodation with parking included or arrive early to secure a space.
