Is carnival celebrated in Ostend?
Yes, Carnival is celebrated in Ostend.
More info: https://oostende.org/en/event/909/carnival.html
Are all museums closed on Monday in Ostend?
No, only a few museums in Oostende are closed on Mondays. Always check the opening days and hours of the museum on there website.
Are the shops in Ostend opened on Sundays?
In Ostend are shops allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are open on Sundays, however not all retailers use this opportunity.
What are the addresses and contact details of the Municipality Oostende?
Gemeente Oostende
Vindictivelaan 1
8400 Oostende
tel. +32 59-80 55 00
e-mail. stadsbestuur@oostende.be
web. http://www.oostende.be/
What is the address and telephone number of the Tourism Office of Ostend?
Toerisme Oostende
Monacoplein 2
8400 Oostende
tel. +32 59-70 11 99
email. info@visitoostende.be
Yes, in Ostend you can shop when it suits you, seven days a week as most of the shops in the city centre and in Torhoutsesteenweg are also open on Sunday. Whether you need to run a quick errand or want to spend a pleasant afternoon browsing the shops, Ostend’s shopkeepers are at your service all week long, from Monday until Sunday.
In Ostend are shops allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are open on Sundays, however not all retailers use this opportunity.
We are soon on holiday in Ostend. Where can I exchange, fill, rent or buy (camping) gas bottles?
An overview of all gas bottle sales store can be found at:
- https://benegas.com/flessenzoeker/
Lost object in Ostend?
You indicate that you have lost or found something.
Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Ostend, you can inquire the local police station. Perhaps your item is already found.
After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.
Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local police station.
We would like to get married in Ostend. How can we arrange this?
If you want to get married in Ostend, you should contact the municipality of Oostende.
Via the municipality of Oostende you will get all the necessary information to prepare the wedding properly. Information on the timing, cost, wedding venues and wedding calendar where you can see whether a particular date is still available.
You can find the contact information on the following website: http://www.oostende.be/
Travelling when you have a disability to Ostend.
A traveller with a disability or impairment will find carefully collected information at the Info Point about the accessibility of various holiday destinations. Here you will find this information:
- http://www.toegankelijkreizen.be/
- http://www.westkans.be/
Are there still ferries sailing from Ostend to England?
No, since 2013 there there are no longer ferries from Ostend to England.
Are the stores in Ostend opened on 1 November (All Saints)?
In Ostend, most shops are open on Sundays and public holidays. Also on 1 November (All Saints).