The Belgian coast: Knokke & Ostend
Knokke-Le Zoute and Ostend in one day with a private driver from Brussels: beaches, the seafront promenade, galleries and good food. Book your day trip.
The Belgian coast: Knokke & Ostend
A whole day on the North Sea, without driving or circling the seafront in search of a parking space: your Atemia driver takes you from Brussels to Knokke-Le Zoute, then follows the coast to Ostend. In between, beaches, polders and seaside resorts slip past the window.
Knokke-Le Zoute has an understated elegance: the art galleries of the Kustlaan, the boutiques of Le Zoute, the lively café terraces of the Albertplein and, on the edge of the resort, the Zwin nature reserve, a renowned stopover for migrating birds. The perfect setting for a morning of walks, exhibitions and sea air.
Ostend strikes a more bracing, down-to-earth note: the three-masted Mercator moored near the centre, the grey shrimps of the Vistrap, the house of the painter James Ensor and a long promenade facing the waves. Two sides of the Belgian coast in a single day, linked effortlessly by your driver.
A typical day
- 01Morning pick-up in Brussels or at your hotel, heading north-west to the coast.
- 02Morning in Knokke-Le Zoute: the promenade, the art galleries and boutiques of Le Zoute, coffee on the Albertplein.
- 03Nature option: a stop at the Zwin, a park and reserve renowned for watching migrating birds.
- 04Lunch by the sea, in Knokke or somewhere along the coast, as you prefer.
- 05Afternoon in Ostend: the three-masted Mercator, the Vistrap fish market, the James Ensor House or Fort Napoleon.
- 06Return to Brussels in the early evening, with drop-off at the address of your choice.
- A full day with your own driver and a top-of-the-range vehicle
- Pick-up and drop-off wherever you like in Belgium
- Freedom to add a stop: De Haan, Zeebrugge or the Zwin reserve
- Vehicle waiting time included at every stop along the coast
Planning your day trip
Can we add or swap a seaside resort?+
Yes, the coast lends itself to all sorts of variations: De Haan and its Belle Époque villas, Blankenberge and its pier, or a stop at the port of Zeebrugge fit easily into the route. Tell us what you would like when booking; we agree the itinerary together and give you the flat rate on confirmation.
What is the best option for a family day at the seaside?+
The Van is made for beach days: roomy seats, a generous boot for parasols, towels and kites, and up to seven seats to bring the whole family. The little ones doze on the way home while you enjoy the scenery — nobody has to keep their eyes on the road.
Does the driver stay available during our breaks by the sea?+
Yes, waiting is part of the service: whether you linger over lunch facing the waves or stretch out a walk along the promenade, the car meets you at the agreed place and time. Your driver, reachable by phone or WhatsApp, can change the meeting point if your plans change during the day.
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