Prime location between Bruges, Knokke and the North Sea
You can find Petit Palace on the fourth floor of the beautiful Residentie Palace on Baron de Maerelaan 2 in Zeebrugge, within walking distance of the beach and sea. Want to discover more than the beautiful beach of Zeebrugge? Thanks to the excellent public transport connections you are in:
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10 minutes in Knokke (streetcar or car),
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20 minutes in the heart of Bruges (bus or train),
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5-minute walk from Zeebrugge-Dorp station.
Discover cozy restaurants, fresh fish market, marina, nature reserve Het Zwin, or plan a day trip to Damme or Sluis (NL).
Knokke – Shopping & chilling by the sea
Fancy a fun day by the sea? In Knokke you can combine relaxed shopping with a lovely walk on the beach.
Enjoy a refreshing cocktail in a cozy beach bar, with your feet in the sand and the sun on your face.
Whether you come to browse the stores or relax with a view of the sea – Knokke has everything for a carefree day out.
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Bruges – History, charm & conviviality
Bruges feels like a fairy tale come to life: cobblestone streets, romantic bridges and charming canals await you.
Explore cozy boutiques and sample artisan chocolate in the city center.
End your visit on a waterfront terrace with a local beer or fresh coffee.
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Sea Life Blankenberge
Dive into a fascinating world full of sea turtles, penguins, sharks and colorful fish at Sea Life Blankenberge.
A perfect outing with kids or if you’re curious about underwater life yourself.
Discover more than 2,500 marine animals, walk through the glass tunnel with a view of sharks, and attend a feeding moment of the seals.
???? Less than a 15-minute drive from Zeebrugge – easily accessible by car or coastal streetcar.
Even more to explore nearby
Besides Knokke, Bruges and Sea Life, there is a lot to do in and around Zeebrugge.
Here are some additional tips for a varied and surprising stay:
By the sea & at the port
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Walking on Zeebrugge’s seawall – quiet, wide promenade close to the beach
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Visit the fishing port and fish market – experience the maritime atmosphere up close
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Port tour – discover the impressive ships and docks from the water
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Coastal streetcar – the ideal way to explore the entire Belgian coast (from De Panne to Knokke)
Nature & active excursions
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Zwin Nature Park (Knokke-Heist) – unique nature reserve with birds, mudflats and salt marshes
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Biking and hiking trails along the polders and dunes – start literally at your doorstep
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Damme – charming literary village with mill, book market and quiet canal route
Museums & sights
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For Freedom Museum (Ramskapelle) – haunting WWII exhibition
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Seafront Zeebrugge (reopening possible check) – maritime theme park about seafaring and fishing
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Belle Epoque Center (Blankenberge) – travel back in time to the grandeur of the Belgian coast around 1900
Whether you love nature, culture, history or just relaxing by the sea – your stay in Zeebrugge is the perfect starting point to discover the region in all its facets.
