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).
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/
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/
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.
We spend Christmas and New Year's Eve in Ostend. Are the shops, museums, attractions and restaurants in Ostend open on Christmas Eve (24 Dec.), Christmas Day (25 Dec.), New Year's Eve (31 Dec.) and New Year's Day (1 Jan.)?
Most shops, attractions and museums are closed on Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and on New Year's Day (1 Jan.). On other Christmas vacation days they are open during regular opening hours (which can be found on the individual websites).
Most restaurants in Ostend are open on Christmas Eve (24 Dec.) and Christmas Day (25 Dec.) but a reservation is often necessary. Several restaurants are also open on New Year's Eve (31 Dec.) and New Year's Day (1 Jan.), but some of them are closed. Unfortunately, we do not have a list of restaurants in Ostend that are open during the Christmas holiday.
You find all information about local restaurants in Ostend on: https://oostende.org/en/food-and-beverages.php
For an overview with information and opening hours of each restaurant in Ostend, we refer to the website: Resto
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.
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.
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/
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.