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Things to do in Stene, Ostend

Things to do in Ostend (Oostende) go well beyond a day on the beach. The town has museums and galleries, historic sites along the coast, walks through dunes and nature reserves, activities for children and boat trips from the harbour. Many of them are within walking distance of each other or a short tram ride along the coast. Use the filters to find activities by area and type, look for free entry or family-friendly options, and check the opening hours and accessibility notes on each listing before you go.

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Row of bowling lanes lit in blue and neon light, with glowing pins at the far endPhoto: Bowlingpaleis Oostende

Sport & activities

Bowlingpaleis Oostende

Stene

Rainy-day favourite: 16 bowling lanes with bumpers, glow-in-the-dark minigolf and an indoor playground with trampolines for ages 2–12.

Lake in the Maria Hendrikapark with colourful swan pedal boats moored in front of the Koninginnehof pavilionPhoto: Het Koninginnehof

Sport & activities

Het Koninginnehof

Stene

Family leisure spot in Maria Hendrikapark: adventure minigolf, a playground with a go-cart traffic circuit, pedal boats and kayaks.

Three turquoise velvet loungers in a dimly lit relaxation room with warm lamps against a green plant wallPhoto: Villa Aqua

Wellness & spa

Villa Aqua

Stene

Walk-in public sauna in Stene with several saunas, a hammam, pools, an ice bath, a garden and a bistro. Nude sauna, no swimwear.

Lake in the Maria Hendrikapark framed by reeds and trees, with the brick water tower behindPhoto: Stephane Mignon, CC BY 2.0

Nature

Maria Hendrikapark

Stene

Ostend’s largest park, known locally as ‘t Bosje: lakes, woodland, a 5 km jogging loop, a tree trail and one of the city’s busiest playgrounds.