Guest shilly3191 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Anyone docked at Zeebrugge and stayed in Blankenberge rather than catch the train into Bruges. We have done Bruges in the past and wondered if there is enough or anything interesting to do in Blankenberge. It is also a Sunday so it might limit our choices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesky Pirate 162 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 I had a walk down to the beach once after getting back a bit early from Bruges but it was piddling down with rain so didn't stay out long and might not have seen all there is to offer. Lots of chocolate shops as you can imagine but cannot recall much else - somebody else might offer more info… sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidH 588 Report post Posted February 4, 2015 Sorry, shilly, can't help. Only ever used Zeebrugge as a ferry port when on European caravan visits. Adore Bruges but can't comment on Blankenberge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Anyone docked at Zeebrugge and stayed in Blankenberge rather than catch the train into Bruges. We have done Bruges in the past and wondered if there is enough or anything interesting to do in Blankenberge. It is also a Sunday so it might limit our choices. If you've done Bruges and a sunday in Blankenburg doesn't appeal then my best advice is either go to Ghent... http://solentrichardscruiseblog.com/2013/05/21/one-way-to-do-zeebrugge-ghent-edition/ ...or take a ship's excursion to the World War I cemeteries. 1 hturtle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seawitch 291 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 We are wondering whether to stay in Blankenberge too this year, we are also there on a Sunday. We have visited Ghent and Ypres on separate short breaks and Bruges several times from cruises as well as a short break. The last time we visited from a cruise the other couples on our table stayed in Blankenberge and said they had a great time. There was quite a lot going on that day though, a royal visit and a Navy day in Zeebrugge . So our current thought is to see what the weather is like and if Blankenburge looks lively on the day. If not we get the train to Bruges and visit the excellent terrace bar by the canal for a little beer tasting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walkie Talkie 39 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Hi shilly, I have been to Blankenburg but it was many yeas ago and my memory is of a typical seaside town. I also went to Ghent and totally agree wit SolentRichard a much more interesting place to visit, but as I said it was many years ago. Did go to Bruges last May and that was exactly as I remembered it from those many years ago when my sister and I spent a great week in Belgium. I am sure you will enjoy it wherever you go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hturtle 326 Report post Posted February 5, 2015 I love Ghent 1 DavidH reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruisedirector 6 Report post Posted February 6, 2015 nice Victorian pier also great seaside tram ride longest in europe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter D 24 Report post Posted February 6, 2015 What about Ostend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruise chef 865 Report post Posted February 7, 2015 I would agree with Walkie Talkie it is like a European seaside town and on day with good weather very pleasant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LF1 2 Report post Posted August 4, 2015 We got the tram (from close to the dock gates). This is a modern tram which runs the length of the Belgian coast. We went to De Haan about 20 mins along the coast (past Blankenburg). This is a very attractive seaside town with some beautiful 1920s houses. 1 Mimosa reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Report post Posted August 5, 2015 We got the tram (from close to the dock gates). This is a modern tram which runs the length of the Belgian coast. We went to De Haan about 20 mins along the coast (past Blankenburg). This is a very attractive seaside town with some beautiful 1920s houses. Great comment LF1 and I'm glad you confirmed what i advised in June this year - using the tram. Another example of how this forum offers the best genuine advice to cruisers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruise chef 865 Report post Posted August 5, 2015 Thats a great alternative LF1 for forum members who have been to Brugge & Blankenberg before, thanks for the info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
