Koksijde: Openlucht zwembad - Oostduinkerke
Oostduinkerke combines the openness of a North Sea beach with the rooted traditions of a coastal resort in a way that reflects its position on Belgium’s Flemish coast. Part of the municipality of Koksijde, it lies between the shore and the dune belt of West Flanders, near the French border. Its open-air swimming pool stands by the seafront, while the long sandy beach remains central to local life. Oostduinkerke is particularly associated with shrimp fishing on horseback: fishermen ride draft horses into the shallows to haul nets, a practice inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2013. This tradition maintains a direct link between the resort and the North Sea’s fishing past.
Generated by AI
Koksijde combines broad North Sea beaches with a dune-bound, low-rise character that reflects its position on Belgium’s Flemish coast. The shore gives way to protected dune terrain, including the Hoge Blekker reserve, where sand and marram grass set a distinctly coastal rhythm. At the Ten Duinen Abbey Museum and archaeological site, the remains of a medieval Cistercian abbey recall the community that once shaped this stretch of coast. Oostduinkerke, within the municipality, is known for horseback shrimp fishing, a tradition inscribed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different corners of Koksijde and the Flemish coast.
3 webcams
Flanders occupies the low-lying northern half of Belgium. Its terrain runs from the North Sea coast and reclaimed polders to fertile river plains, with the Scheldt linking cities and ports before reaching the sea in the Netherlands. Dutch is the principal language, and the region's historic towns retain a strong civic identity: Bruges is known for its medieval centre, while Antwerp developed into one of Europe’s major port cities and a global diamond-trading centre. Flemish painting, lace-making and beer brewing remain central to the cultural story, alongside a contemporary design and food scene. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Flanders.
42 webcams
Belgium occupies a low-lying North Sea coastline and river plain in northwestern Europe. Dutch-speaking Flanders lies largely to the north, while French-speaking Wallonia reaches south towards the wooded Ardennes; Brussels is officially bilingual. The Scheldt and Meuse have long connected Belgian cities with the North Sea and continental Europe. Brussels’ Grand-Place, framed by ornate guildhalls and the Town Hall, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Medieval Bruges retains canals and merchant architecture, while Antwerp remains a major port on the Scheldt. Belgian beer culture is recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage. See how Belgium connects with the North Sea coast and neighbouring regions by browsing webcams nearby.
89 webcams