De Panne Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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This seaside village offers a lot of activities. Visit one of the war museums, relax at the beach or take the family to one of the amusement parks.

De Panne is a seaside resort near the French border and is a great place to spend a relaxing holiday at the seaside. Enjoy the nature, go on a day trip to France and visit museums on 20th-century war history.

Although there was a settlement here in the Middle Ages, De Panne didn't become a seaside resort for the rich residents of Veurne until the end of the 18th century. After the Second World War tourism picked up again and today the village is a popular holiday destination for all ages.

History buffs will love De Panne. The region played an important role in the First and Second World Wars. For example, you can visit bunkers and tunnels at the Openluchtmuseum Atlantikwall (Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum) which is a 30-minute drive from the village. You can also go to Ypres Salient and see old German and English trenches. And of course there's Dunkirk just over the French border.

If the kids are with you, take them to the nearby theme park Plopsaland. Nature lovers will enjoy the beautiful beaches and walking and cycling routes in the Westhoekreservaat.

The coast tram (Kusttram), a special line which connects the different villages along the Belgian coast, is a good way of exploring the coast. You can also hire bicycles or even walk to nearby villages. If you're travelling by car, you can park cheaply in the park and ride (P+R) parking lot at the train and bus station and take public transport into the village.

You can get to De Panne by car from Folkestone and it’s just a 40-minute drive from Calais. You can of course fly to Amsterdam or Brussels and hire a car there or even take the train to Antwerp and then the train to De Panne.

However you travel to De Panne, you will certainly enjoy this lovely seaside resort with its many historic sights and activities for young and old.

C-Hotels Continental
C-Hotels Continental
3 out of 5
11 Duinkerkelaan, De Panne, Vlaanderen
The price is ₹11,880 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
₹11,880
₹12,593 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in De Panne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Plopsaland De Panne and De Panne Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
A surprise gem
"We were just passing through with our three kids, and the Continental was the unexpected gem we needed. The family room was perfect with bunks for the kids and separate room for parents. The AC was an added bonus as it was 30 degrees here! La Panne is a beautiful sea town. Wish we had the time to ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

C-Hotels Continental
Hotel ibis De Panne
Hotel ibis De Panne
3 out of 5
Zeelaan 2, De Panne
The price is ₹10,248 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹10,248
₹10,863 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in De Panne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (350 reviews)
Great hotel
"Great hotel near Plopsaland. We only stayed a night but it was very pleasant. Would definitely stay here again"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Hotel ibis De Panne
Parkhotel - De Panne
Parkhotel - De Panne
2.5 out of 5
Albert Dumontlaan 30, De Panne
The price is ₹10,343 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
₹10,343
₹10,963 total
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in De Panne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (303 reviews)
"Very Lovely clean room Lovely friendly staff Very short walk to Tram stop if going to plopsaland Not much to do nearby shop wise or eateries"

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2024

Parkhotel - De Panne
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Studio Le Lavandou
Studio Le Lavandou
Ollevierlaan 42, De Panne, West Vlaanderen
Stay at this apartment in De Panne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Plopsaland De Panne and Flemish Visitors' ...
"Service professionnel et très honnête . J’avais oublié quelques vêtements qui m’ont été expédiés dans problèmes . Merci"

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2023

Studio Le Lavandou
All Suites Appart Hotel Dunkerque
All Suites Appart Hotel Dunkerque
3 out of 5
Quai Freycinet 1, avenue de l'universite, Dunkirk, Hauts-de-France
Stay at this 3-star residence in Dunkirk. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,504 reviews)
"I visited for the Dunkirk Little Ships event and this was an ideal location. Very good for parking and local free busses. Modern and in a very good location for what I needed."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

All Suites Appart Hotel Dunkerque
Holiday Suites Nieuwpoort
Holiday Suites Nieuwpoort
Brugse Steenweg 41, Nieuwpoort, Belgium
Stay at this spa apartment in Nieuwpoort. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a sauna. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (122 reviews)
"Holiday Suites was great! In a brilliant location with a lot for the kids to do. Access was really easy, lovely restaurants just down the road and a awesome beach just a couple of minutes drive. Stayed with 2 of our kids and the apartment offers all you need for a great stay! definitely ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Holiday Suites Nieuwpoort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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I would never go there again. Overrated Belgian village.

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