Zeebrugge
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Linked with Bruges by a 7.5 mile canal,Zeebrugge is a seaside resort looking to the future.The international port,jutting far out into the sea, doesn ’t prevent holidaymakers from frolicking on the fine little sandy beach.
On the sea front,hotels and cafés give tourists their warmest welcome.
Zeebrugge is the most important Belgian fishing port.The Zeebrugge wholesale fish market, installed in a modern complex in the inner port,is one of the largest and most sophisticated of its kind in Europe. Zeebrugge also has an attractive marina which can accommodate some 100 vessels.
Zeebrugge also enjoys a very convenient geographical location,just a few miles away from beautiful Bruges,the fashionable sea resort of Knokke,and the picturesque village of Lissewege.
- General information
- Boat trip in the seaport
- Guided visits to the seaport
- Maritime Seapark Seafront
- Tourist info Zeebrugge
- Useful links
During the summer season,the beach invites to (sun)bathing, playing and relaxing.
Autumn and winter are the best seasons to take a long walk along the seaside.
On the western dam, apromenade reaches far out into the open sea. At the foot of the dam the ‘St.George Memorial ’ commemorates the Battle of Zeebrugge (23.4.1918)on which occasion the British Royal Navy finally put the German U-Boot base out of action.
City Community House
The City Community House in Marktplein is the seat of the municipal administration.The premises also have a socio- cultural function.
Pierre Vandamme sea lock
The Pierre Vandamme sea lock is accessible for vessels up to 125 000 DWT (dead weight ton). Length:500 m,width:57 m, useful depth:18.5 m.
Stella Maris Chapel (1956) Sint-Donaas Church
Marina
The marina at Omookaai provides berths for some 100 yachts
tel.050/54 49 03 Royal Belgian Sailing Club
Fishermen ’s Cross
The Fishermen ’s Cross commemorates the many fishermen who perished at sea
Daily scheduled services for passengers and cars to Hull
P &O North Sea Ferries
Leopold II-dam |8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/54 34 30 |www.ponsf.com
A roundtrip aboard the ‘Euro-Line’
Vessel (capacity of 300 passengers) allows you to discover the port of Zeebrugge in full detail.As from the beginning of September 2004, the visit to the outport of Zeebrugge will be replaced by the visit to the inner port and the outport of Lissewege.
Groups
Between 20th February and 30th October, daily at: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.and 4 p.m.(on request).
Individuals
Easter holidays : daily at 2.00 p.m.and 4 p.m.
Mai, June, September : Sundays and public holidays
July & August : daily at 11 a.m., 2.00 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Departure
Former fish market Zeebrugge. The tour lasts 75 minutes.
Price
Adults : 8,70 euro
Seniors : 8,10 euro
Children (3-12) : 6,50 euro
Groups (+20 pers.) : Adults : 8,10 euro, children : 6,10 euro.
Info and bookings
Euro-Line, Charles de Kerckhovelaan 151, 9000 Gent, tel.+32 475 20 94 52.
info@euro-line.be
www.euro-line.be
Visits can be organised every day,except on Sundays and public holidays,between 8.30 am-11.00 pm and 1.30 pm-3.30 pm
Groups have to provide their own coach and sound equipment. On request groups can obtain a guide for a visit to the seaport.
Requests have to be addressed to the Port Authority (MBZ)at least one month before the planned visit.
price per guide
2 hours (film,exhibition and tour) : € 65,00. On Sundays tour only.
info | bookings
MBZ | Isabellalaan 1 |8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/54 32 11 |fax 050/54 32 24
mbz@zeebruggeport.be
www.zeebruggeport.be
The former fish market
Although more than a decade ago the fish market moved to a brand-new block in the outer harbour to make room for the maritime theme park Seafront, the popular atmosphere around this old fishing dock has remained intact.
Maritime theme park
In Seafront you will discover all the secrets of the sea and you will become acquainted with the rich fishing history. The theme park provides a wealth of information about the evolution of the harbour of Zeebruges, the fishing industry, the origin of the North Sea,…
A unique expedition
Join the expedition and learn how the harbour is gradually taking shape. The auctioneer carries you back into days of yore with this typical call and shows you the rough life of a fisherman.
Russian submarine
Join us on a mission with this steel colossus of 100 metres long and experience yourself how 75 crew members lived and worked on this seaborne bomb. Besides the submarine, you can visit the former lightship, West-Hinder.
Fun for kids
Make an underwater trip with a crazy deep-sea mobile, take a refreshing dive into the ball pool and enjoy yourself in the pirates play paradise.
TIP: birthday parties!
Duration from the visit: 2 hours
OPEN:
All days from 10.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
July and August from 10.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m.
Entrance fees:
Children > 1 m: Free
Children > 12 years: 8,50 euro
Adults: 10,50 euro
60+: 10,00 euro
Ask also for our interesting formulas for groups and enterprises.
Info
Seafront N.V.
Vismijnstraat 7-9 | 8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/55 14 15 | fax 050/55 04 13
info@seafront.be | www.seafront.be
Toerisme Brugge,
Zeedijk, 8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/54 50 42
www.brugge.be/zeebrugge
Open: Easter holiday, Whitsun weekend +every day in July and August (10.00 am-1.00pm and 1.30-6 pm), Off-season:please apply to the head office of Toerisme Brugge.
Useful adresses
M.B.Z.
Port Authority Brugge-Zeebrugge
Isabellalaan 1,B-8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/54 32 11
fax 050/54 32 24
www.portofzeebrugge.be
Havenkapitein
P.Vandammesluis
8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/54 32 40
fax 050/54 32 24
Zeebrugse Visveiling (wholesale fish market)
Noordzeestraat 201
8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/54 41 20
P&O North Sea Ferries
Leopold II Dam 13
8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/54 34 30
Royal Belgian Sailing Club
Rederskaai 1
8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/54 49 03
fax 050/55 26 05
Federale politie
Rederskaai 1
8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/54 49 03
fax 050/55 26 05
Municipal administration
Marktplein 12
8380 Zeebrugge
tel.050/54 45 97
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