Reiseführer Belgische Küste – Westflandern mit Brügge

From many parts of Germany, the Belgian North Sea coast is quicker to reach than the German one. Within just a few hours by train or car, one can arrive at fashionable seaside resorts like Blankenberge or De Haan, family- and camping-friendly destinations like Middelkerke or Westend, and water sports paradises like De Panne. However, it’s not just those who want to breathe in the harbor air, seek a sunbath before the dunes, or explore nature reserves with remarkable flora and fauna who will find what they’re looking for at Belgium's coast: history and culture enthusiasts will also gain insight into the tumultuous history and culture of West Flanders through artifacts from Roman times and the Middle Ages, churches and monasteries, open-air galleries, and memorial sites from both World Wars.

In his travel guide, author Günter Schenk invites readers to explore West Flanders along with its French and Dutch neighboring regions in all their facets. He highlights places for relaxing beach holidays, captivating nature experiences, unique hiking and cycling routes, and interesting city explorations. Bruges and Ostend are portrayed in particular detail. The people, their way of life, and the culinary specialties of the region are also well represented. Typical dishes, beers, and wines from Flanders are introduced, along with shopping addresses for fresh fish and seafood.

Each chapter begins with a double page that presents the contents along with an overview map of the region, highlights, and page references. Color-coded page number boxes corresponding to the chapters facilitate navigation. The expanded preface includes overview pages with descriptions of all regions, a yearly overview of festivals and events, route suggestions, and the author's personal top tips. Naturally, the travel guide contains tried-and-true practical tips for travel questions from A to Z, as well as a small Flemish language guide for communication on-site.