With kids in Ostend

Whether you are a parent, grandparent or babysitter: Ostend is a wonderful destination for children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers.

• Playing on the beach: children never get bored on the beach, with shell hunting, building sandcastles, flying kites and paddling.
• Catching crabs: with a net and a bucket, children search for crabs and shrimps at low tide; the tide table shows when the tide is out.
• Into nature: explore the area together on a walk or a bike ride through dunes, woods and polders.
• By Coast Tram: the Kusttram runs along the entire Belgian coast, from De Panne to Knokke-Heist, and a ride is an outing in itself for children.
• When it rains: if the weather lets you down, choose from the museums and attractions, and keep an eye on the weather forecast.

Top 20 for kids

These are the best attractions, museums and play areas in Ostend, suitable for toddlers and teenagers alike.