De Haan

城市概覽

De Haan (French: Le Coq) used to be a very popular destination among the French speaking aristocracy and rich. The municipality of De Haan includes the villages of Klemskerke, Vlissegem, Vosseslag (which has a lot of campings) and Wenduine (which also is a seaside resort).

1 Tourist office De Haan, Tramlijn-Oost (in the former tram station), ☏ +32 59 24 21 34, [email protected]. Daily 09:30—12:00 and 13:30—17:00. (updated Aug 2025) 2 Tourist office Wenduine, Leopold II-laan (in the village of Wenduine, next to the Centrum tram station), ☏ +32 50 41 24 69, [email protected]. Daily 09:30—12:00 and 13:30—17:00. Closed M-Th from October until end of March. (updated Aug 2025) 3 Tourist office Vosseslag, Vosseslag 131 (in the village of Vosseslag), ☏ +32 59 23 44 38, [email protected]. (updated Aug 2025)

如何抵達

The coastal tram (de Kusttram in Dutch) is the easiest way to reach De Haan by public transport. The tram line runs from De Panne near the French border to Knokke near the Dutch border. One could take the train from Ghent, Bruges or Brussels and transfer to the tram at Ostend or Blankenberge, the railway and tram stations being next to each other. De Haan has 3 tram stops; you probably want the stop at De Haan aan Zee which has a very quaint, photogenic station building. De Lijn operates the coastal tram.

當地交通

The central portion of the town is about a kilometre long and just over half as wide, so you can get around easily on foot. Between De Haan and Wenduine you can very easily take the Kusttram. However, if you want to see the sights in the inland villages of for example Klemskerke, than the best way to do so is by bike or by car.

Bike rental 4 Fietshuis Catrysse, Leopoldlaan 16, ☏ +32 59 23 43 77. Daily from 08:30 until the evening. Outside the tourist season closed on Wednesday. Bike rental company in the town centre of De Haan. Here bikes are for rent for already a few hours up to several weeks. €10 for 4-8 hours, €13 for a full 24 hours. (updated Aug 2020)

必看景點

A distinctive characteristic of De Haan is the fanciful architecture of many of its buildings, both commercial as well as residential. Many buildings are in the belle époque style. The buildings can be a reason in itself to visit De Haan. Most such buildings of interest are between the tram line and the beach. The commercial buildings (hotels, restaurants) are on the route from the tram station to the beach and along the beach itself. One should also look at the houses along residential streets as almost all have some degree of quaintness.

1 Tram Station. The tram station is much photographed. The name of the station De Haan aan Zee literally means the rooster by the sea. Between the tram tracks is a historical sign saying "don't step on the tracks" in Dutch on one side and in French on the other. The coastal tram used to be part of a much larger network of cross-country trams (known as the Vicinal in French and the Buurttram in Dutch) of which very little remains in operation today. 2 Spioenkop. Small white pavilion built on top of the second highest dune of Belgium (31 meters above sea level). This place is close to the village center of Wenduine. From the pavilion you can have a nice view over the surrounding dunes. (updated Aug 2019) 3 Villa Savoyarde, Shakespearelaan 5. Albert Einstein lived in the villa Savoyarde for six months in 1933 after escaping the Nazi regime in Germany. After six months he moved to the United States. The house is not open for visit and is private property with people living in the house; please respect this. (updated Aug 2019) There is a small park at the end of the street Normandiëlaan which contains the life-size statue of Albert Einstein sitting on a park bench. 4 Hubertmolen, Park Leopold II. This wooden mill built by Jan Hubert in 1880 can be compared to those in the Netherlands. Jan Hubert belonged to the most important miller family of the Belgian coast. 5 De Grote Schamele Weecke, Lepelemstraat 44, ☏ + 32 59 23 30 02. This h

體驗活動

Walk, play or sleep on the beach, bike on the seafront or in the country.

1 Royal Golf Club Oostende (Koninklijke Golf Club Oostende), Koninklijke Baan 2, ☏ +32 59 23 32 83. One of the oldest golf courses in Belgium and the only link course on the Belgian coast. It was built in assignment of king Leopold II due to his aspirations to make Ostend more appealing to British tourists. The golf course is called "Oostende", but it actually is situated in De Haan, albeit in the direction of Ostend. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Duinbossen and De Zandpanne. Between De Haan and Wenduine, the two nature reserves Duinbossen and De Zandpanne allow for a good hike. free. (updated Aug 2020) 3 Potinière, Leopoldlaan, De Haan. Scroll around the small park in the center of De Haan. Ideal leisure activity with kids: there is a playground, a midget golf and a lot of benches to see the kids cycling around. (updated Aug 2020) 4 Wenduine Swimming pool (Wielingenzwembad), Graaf Jansdijk 18, De Haan (Wenduine), ☏ +32 470 90 03 78, [email protected]. Swimming pool at the beach in Wenduine. Adult €2, child €1.25. (updated Aug 2020) 5 Vlissegem kermis. Learn to know the local traditions at this typical Flemish fair. Typically organised mid June. Free. (updated Aug 2020)

購物

De Haan is not known as a shopping destination, but of course there are the high end boutiques that are typical for sea side resorts.

1 Delhaize, Stationsstraat 8, ☏ +32 59 23 30 57. F-W 08:30—19:00, closed on Thursday. Very close to the main tram station. (updated Jun 2017) There are two other supermarkets (Smatch and ALDI) located along the Grotestraat, a bit more south of the centre.

美食

Budget 1 Frietvosje, Vosseslag 134, ☏ +32 483 30 29 20. W-M 11:00—14:00 and 17:00—00:00, closed on Tuesday. One of the most appreciated frietkoten in De Haan municipality, though situated in the village of Vosseslag. This is the place you have to go to if you want to have some good fries in De Haan. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Strand, Zeedijk 19, ☏ +32 59 23 34 25. A brasserie on the beach and restaurant of the Strandhotel. A great place to drink a trappist beer or eat a shrimp croquette. €15-25.

Mid-range 3 Le Kok sur Mer, Warvinge 49, ☏ +32 59 43 09 70. Closed on M W and Sun evening. Great restaurant in the village of Vlissegem. The food is very tasty and beautifully served. Lunch menu for €30. (updated Jun 2017) 4 Bleu Chaud, Koninklijke Baan 15, ☏ +32 59 32 38 35, [email protected]. Meat and grill restaurant in the centre of De Haan. Most courses are with meat and fish. Dishes for children are available. main course €19-30. (updated Jun 2017) 5 Markt 11, Driftweg 11, ☏ +32 59 43 44 44. Tu-Sa 12:00—14:00 and 19:00—21:00, closed Su M. Luxurious restaurant with a fine cuisine is a good location for fine dining in De Haan. lunch menu €39, other menu for €65. (updated Jun 2017)

Splurge

飲品與夜生活

De Haan is not the place to go to if you want to experience some buzzing nightlife. However, there are a few spots that offer a nice setting for a relax