My Nieuwpoort favourites
🚶♀️🏃🚴♂️ Walk, run, cycle
There’s plenty of nature around Nieuwpoort. Perfect for walking, running or cycling.
Nieuwpoort city is connected to Nieuwpoort beach by a beautiful boardwalk along the estuary. Given the large pleasure harbour, you’ll be walking or cycling along a lot of sailing boats ⛵️
Paul Orbanpromenade
Paul OrbanpromenadeNieuwpoort city is connected to Nieuwpoort beach by a beautiful boardwalk along the estuary. Given the large pleasure harbour, you’ll be walking or cycling along a lot of sailing boats ⛵️
A path starts at the corner of the street. After 10 minutes of walking you’ll find yourself alone in nature. There is a path that goes around the different Koolhofput ponds. A full tour is about an hour of walking, door to door.
koolhofput
wandelpad KoolhofA path starts at the corner of the street. After 10 minutes of walking you’ll find yourself alone in nature. There is a path that goes around the different Koolhofput ponds. A full tour is about an hour of walking, door to door.
Go for a brisk walk in the dunes of Oostduinkerke. Don’t be surprised if you come across some horses, ponies or donkeys.
You can get there by car. There is some parking available. I would recommend to use our bikes, which you’ll find in the garden shed. It’s a 20 minute ride from the house.
If you want to have dinner straight after a good walk, I recommend the Spelleplekke.
15 locals recommend
Doornpanne
Go for a brisk walk in the dunes of Oostduinkerke. Don’t be surprised if you come across some horses, ponies or donkeys.
You can get there by car. There is some parking available. I would recommend to use our bikes, which you’ll find in the garden shed. It’s a 20 minute ride from the house.
If you want to have dinner straight after a good walk, I recommend the Spelleplekke.
Food shops
Eat like a local while supporting the local shops. Originally Nieuwpoort was a fishing city. The fish auction is still an economic engine for the city and provides plenty of fresh and delicious fish to local shops and restaurants.
Most fish shops offer some prepared meals, soup and salads. I do recommend to
According to locals the freshest fish shop in town. If you want a full fish to cook yourself, definitely come here. If you are looking for prepared dishes, I recommend other shops. The queue can get really long here, so if you catch the shop open without a queue, you’re in luck.
10 locals recommend
Vishandel Albert
27 KaaiAccording to locals the freshest fish shop in town. If you want a full fish to cook yourself, definitely come here. If you are looking for prepared dishes, I recommend other shops. The queue can get really long here, so if you catch the shop open without a queue, you’re in luck.
Of course you’ll find super fresh delicious fish here, but also beautifully prepared meals, salads and soup. The staff is always friendly and ready to give advice in 3 languages 🇫🇷🇳🇱🇬🇧
Vishandel Gaetane
35 KaaiOf course you’ll find super fresh delicious fish here, but also beautifully prepared meals, salads and soup. The staff is always friendly and ready to give advice in 3 languages 🇫🇷🇳🇱🇬🇧
Best bakery in town. This is no joke. Without wanting to offend anyone, they probably beat the best bakery in your city. Expect a long queue on Sunday morning. But don’t worry, they’re efficient, you’ll be served in max 30 minutes.
7 locals recommend
Bakery-patisserie Snauwaert
7 IeperstraatBest bakery in town. This is no joke. Without wanting to offend anyone, they probably beat the best bakery in your city. Expect a long queue on Sunday morning. But don’t worry, they’re efficient, you’ll be served in max 30 minutes.
Food scene
The Sailors
7 KaaiA great local restaurant that has been a staple since my youth. Great for meat lovers.
Make no mistake the Wasserette is no longer a laundromat, as the name suggests. It’s really one of the better restaurants in the city.
Wasserette
38 MarktstraatMake no mistake the Wasserette is no longer a laundromat, as the name suggests. It’s really one of the better restaurants in the city.
The cycle path at the corner of the street will lead you to the Lanterfanter in 10 minutes.
This family owned restaurant has been around for decades. It has kept its charm while moving with the times. Traditional dishes with fresh ingredients, made with love.
De Lanterfanter
66 RamskapellestraatThe cycle path at the corner of the street will lead you to the Lanterfanter in 10 minutes.
This family owned restaurant has been around for decades. It has kept its charm while moving with the times. Traditional dishes with fresh ingredients, made with love.
Nothing better than homemade ice cream after a long day of sand castle building. This is hands down the best ice cream in Nieuwpoort.
7 locals recommend
Cremerie St-catherine
185 Albert I laanNothing better than homemade ice cream after a long day of sand castle building. This is hands down the best ice cream in Nieuwpoort.
A local favourite. Several delicious vegetarian and vegan options. This is in Oostduinkerke, next to Nieuwpoort. Ideal to combine with a walk in the dunes and on the beach.
9 locals recommend
The Spelleplekke 3
10 IJslandpleinA local favourite. Several delicious vegetarian and vegan options. This is in Oostduinkerke, next to Nieuwpoort. Ideal to combine with a walk in the dunes and on the beach.
Fine dining in the city centre. At 5 minutes walking distance from the house. The wine pairing is really excellent
Julien Nieuwpoort
Fine dining in the city centre. At 5 minutes walking distance from the house. The wine pairing is really excellent
Kids
First and foremost there’s the beach of course. Nothing beats building sand castles and catching tiny shrimp. However, if the weather doesn’t cooperate, there are other options.
This children’s farm is ideal to go watch and feed different animals. Check the website for seasonal activities.
16 locals recommend
Lens Polder
6A Elf JuliwijkThis children’s farm is ideal to go watch and feed different animals. Check the website for seasonal activities.
Since a couple of years Nieuwpoort has a pretty decent skatepark. I wish this was around when I popped some olies.
Nieuwpoort Skatepark 'ship
2 DudenhofenlaanSince a couple of years Nieuwpoort has a pretty decent skatepark. I wish this was around when I popped some olies.
You brought swimming gear for the sea but the weather is bad? No worries, the local swimming pool is only a 5 minute walk from the house.
9 locals recommend
Town swimming pool
You brought swimming gear for the sea but the weather is bad? No worries, the local swimming pool is only a 5 minute walk from the house.
Bars
There aren’t many proper bars in the city centre. This one however has it all. An old authentic vibe with an impressive beer list. The owner is a local that will happily guide you through the list.
The Newport Times
29 LangestraatThis surf club used to be about surfing and surfing only. These days you can lounge with a cocktail and your feet in the sand, while watching the sun set in the sea
11 locals recommend
Surfclub Windekind
1 ZuidenwindhellingThis surf club used to be about surfing and surfing only. These days you can lounge with a cocktail and your feet in the sand, while watching the sun set in the sea
City advice
Getting around
The coastal tram all along the Belgian coast
In the touristic season there’s a tram every 10 minutes. It’s a handy way to go from Nieuwpoort city to Nieuwpoort beach. “Nieuwpoort stad” is the closest stop to the house. It’s a 10 minute walk to the house.