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: https://www.oostende.be/
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 there still ferries sailing from Ostend to England?
No, since 2013 there there are no longer ferries from Ostend to England.
Is carnival celebrated in Ostend?
Yes, Carnival is celebrated in Ostend.
More info: https://oostende.org/en/event/909/carnival.html
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. https://www.oostende.be/
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.
Are the shops in Ostend opened on Sundays?
In Ostend, shops are allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are also open on Sundays, but not all shopkeepers take advantage of this opportunity.
The standard opening hours during holidays and shopping Sundays in Ostend are from 12:00 to 17:00.
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
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).
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
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/