Make the most of a coastal escape with a trip to Knokke-Heist (Photo: Knokke-Heist)

Make the most of a coastal escape with a trip to Knokke-Heist (Photo: Knokke-Heist)

Make the most of a coastal escape with a trip to Knokke-Heist, the upmarket resort that is a haven of pleasure, cultural and outdoor activities. Take your pick from walking in the beautiful Zwin nature park, relaxing on the sandy beaches, strolling around the swanky boutiques, sipping a cocktail in a stylish bar or enjoying an intimate dinner in a cosy bistro or gourmet restaurant.

ART

During the vernissage weekend on Saturday April 2nd and Sunday April 3rd 2022, a host of extraordinary works of art and creations will once again be showcased at no less than 52 art galeries in Knokke-Heist.

Or visit the Knokke-Heist Cultural Centre which is premiering two new photography exhibitions from internationally renowned photographer Frieke Janssens and Servaas Van Belle, resident of Knokke-Heist and exceptional talent.

For the CLOSER project, artist Wim Tellier exhibits a canvas print measuring 105 x 68 metres and weighing 3 tonnes. It depicts a man wearing a fire suit. "You see one individual, a man in a fire suit, striking a very confident pose," Tellier explains. "He seems invincible, as if nothing can happen to him. But that is only an illusion, because the man in the protective suit eventually takes on a completely different form. The art project is on show until september next to the hospital AZ Zeno.

GAULT&MILLAU

With this new guide, Knokke-Heist achieves an absolute first. No other municipality in the world has its own culinary Gault&Millau guide with a selection of the best addresses in the region, from top restaurants to delicious specialist shops.

SHOPPING

Fashionable Knokke-Heist is THE shopping destination on the Belgian coast with exclusive boutiques, many selling top international brands. As you walk from the station into Lippenslaan, enjoy a bit of window shop or more along Dumortierlaan, and all the way down to the end of the Kustlaan. The shops are also open on Sundays.

ZWIN NATURE PARK

How far can a stork fly without stopping? Do storks ever feel cold? How long do storks live? Why do people say that storks bring babies? These are only a few of the questions that visitors to the Zwin Nature Park regularly ask. You will find the answers to all these questions and many more at this exhibition on the Zwin’s iconic bird, the stork. A number of hands-on activities are also available to enable you to learn the most important facts about storks

SPEND THE NIGHT

Extend your visit to Knokke-heist by staying the night thanks to a wide and varied the range of high-quality accommodation. From exclusive hotels to practical apartments or comfy studios, there’s a choice for all tastes and budgets. Consider spending the night or longer in a typical Zoute style lodging; houses with an intriguing and beautiful cottage look.