De Panne
One of the most popular holiday resorts in Belgium, situated on the border with France. The longest tram line in the world has its first stop here. The 67 kilometer-long route along the entire Belgian coast takes 143 minutes. About three million passengers use it annually. De Panne is a unique place for enthusiasts of active leisure. There are ideal conditions for kitesurfing and blokarting.
Horse riding fans will also be delighted. A drive along the beach and then through the 66 hectares of Calmeynbos dune forest allows you to appreciate the diversity of De Panne. Children will be tempted to visit the Plopsaland amusement park.
Horse riding fans will also be delighted. A drive along the beach and then through the 66 hectares of Calmeynbos dune forest allows you to appreciate the diversity of De Panne. Children will be tempted to visit the Plopsaland amusement park.
During World War I, the Belgian Royal Family lived in De Panne because it was situated in a tiny part of Belgium that was not conquered by the Germans. The war cemetery, where Belgian soldiers who died during World War I, and English soldiers who died during World War II, are buried, reminds of the horrors of war. Total 3744 graves.
Natura De Panne
De Panne is surrounded by a beach and nature areas.
The Westhoek Nature Reserve is the largest connected dune massif in Belgium. Hikers will find around 10 kilometres of marked trails here. Nature walks can also be enjoyed in Houtsaegerduinen. Half of the trails lead through grass and dirt areas, and half through dunes. There are also paths in Oosthoekduinen, where we will find dunes and forest, and in the Calmenybos dune forest.
The Westhoek Nature Reserve is the largest connected dune massif in Belgium. Hikers will find around 10 kilometres of marked trails here. Nature walks can also be enjoyed in Houtsaegerduinen. Half of the trails lead through grass and dirt areas, and half through dunes. There are also paths in Oosthoekduinen, where we will find dunes and forest, and in the Calmenybos dune forest.
The Dumont-Pearl of Seaside Architecture District
Fani architektury zechcą zapewne odwiedzić dzielnicę Dumont. Powstała ona pod koniec XIX wieku i jest jednym z najpiękniejszych przykładów nadmorskiej architektury na belgijskim wybrzeżu. Dzielnica wybudowana pod kierunkiem architekta Alberta Dumonta, któremu pomagali inni architekci, była częścią pierwszego etapu urbanizacji De Panne. Domy usytuowane są z poszanowaniem naturalnej rzeźby terenu. Często stosowana jest malowana stolarka, a ulubiona kombinacja kolorów to biel i zieleń.
