Knokke-Heist
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Knokke-Heist consists out of the proper centres of Knokke and Heist, with Knokke bordering the Netherlands.
Understand
The Belgian coastal tram has a few stops in the municipality. Another option is to go on foot or by bike.
Get in
The coastal tram (de Kusttram in Dutch) is the easiest way to reach Knokke-Heist by public transport. The tram line runs from De Panne near the French border to Knokke as final stop. The is located very close to the main railway station for Knokke.
A different option is to take a train. There are direct connections to Bruges, Ghent and Brussels. When in the train to Knokke-Heist, make sure that you sit in the right part of the train, as they split the train in Bruges, with the other half operating to Blankenberge. There are three train stations in Knokke-Heist, and the trains stop in all of them. These are , and the terminal station, closest to the actual centre of Knokke, . Usually trains go for Knokke once an hour, but the schedule should be checked in advance on the website of the Belgian national railway company NMBS.
A different option is to take a train. There are direct connections to Bruges, Ghent and Brussels. When in the train to Knokke-Heist, make sure that you sit in the right part of the train, as they split the train in Bruges, with the other half operating to Blankenberge. There are three train stations in Knokke-Heist, and the trains stop in all of them. These are , and the terminal station, closest to the actual centre of Knokke, . Usually trains go for Knokke once an hour, but the schedule should be checked in advance on the website of the Belgian national railway company NMBS.
See
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phone: +32 50 60 70 86address: Graaf Leon Lippensdreef 10This nature reserve is partially located in Belgium and partly in the Netherlands. These salt marshes partially flood almost every high time. This nature reserve is of big importance because of the many bird species that can be found here. A visitor centre will help you to get more background information on the park. It is possible to visit the park on your own or with a guide. There is the possibility to hire an English speaking guide.
Do
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phone: +32 50 60 12 27address: Caddiespad 14
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phone: +32 50 60 28 60address: Astridlaan 7
Eat
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Frituur Jurrie
phone: +32 494 79 59 32address: Graaf Jansdijk 19One of the most appreciated places in Knokke for the typical Belgian fries and snacks. -
phone: +32 50 51 26 91address: Sasstraat 53Small restaurant located next to the historic channel.
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phone: +32 50 51 75 76address: Zeedijk-Heist 267Prestigious restaurant with excellent food.
Drink
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phone: +32 468 20 54 59address: Elizabethlaan 178