Visitors Center Uitkerkse Polder

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Visitors Center Uitkerkse Polder

Walking or cycling in the Uitkerkse Polder

Located between Blankenberge, Wenduine, Nieuwmunster and Zuienkerke, you will find the Uitkerkse Polder, an ancient meadow landscape with numerous ditches and dozens of cattle drinking pools. It is the most important meadow bird area in Flanders. Both during summer and winter it is a huge attraction for many rare birds. Ideal for bird spotters or even just nature lovers.

The visitor's centre is the ideal starting point for a nice bike ride or walk in the area. There are various walking routes from 1 km to 7.70 km and also a 16.5 km cycle route.

Activities are often planned and they always start and end at the visitor centre. Moreover, there is free parking there.

Around destination: 32km

Surf Initiation

Golf surfing in Belgium? It is possible! At Surf club De Kwinte in Westende you can rent a surfboard to tackle some waves.

Around destination: 34km

Shipping company Seastar

Shipping company Seastar offers numerous (educational) excursions for young and old, both in Nieuwpoort and along the ‘Flanders Fields’ in ‘de Westhoek’.

Around destination: 33km

Westfront Nieuwpoort

Visit the equestrian statue of Albert I and discover the story of the flooding of the polder plain during World War I.

Around destination: 45km

Plopsaqua

Right next to Plopsaland De Panne, you will find Plopsaqua. The coolest water park on the Belgian coast. Defy high waves in the storm pool with Wickie the Viking and so much more!

Around destination: 48km

Bellewaerde

Looking for a fun activity for the whole family? Bellewaerde is the place to be! It’s not only a themepark but you can also visit a lot of beautiful animals.

Around destination: 5km

Bruges – the Venice of the North

Is it the set of a fairy-tale production? Is it an open air museum? No, it’s Bruges! Forget the time and start your journey along this picturesque city!