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Municipality in Flemish Community, Belgium
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Knokke-Heist is a beach resort and town of 33,000 inhabitants (2018) on the Belgian sea coast in the northern corner of West Flanders. The mayor, Count Leopold Lippens, said that he wants that worldly people would feel at home here. Different clubs like tennis and golf clubs are available.
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The Zwin is a nature reserve at the North Sea coast, on the Belgian-Dutch border. It consists of the entrance area of a former tidal inlet which during the Middle Ages connected the North Sea with the ports of Sluis and Bruges inland. This nature reserve is partially located in Belgium and partly in the Netherlands. These salt marshes partially flood almost every high tide. This nature reserve is of big importance because of the many bird species that can be found here. A visitor centre will help you to get more background information on the park. It is possible to visit the park on your own or with a guide. There is the possibility to hire an English speaking guide.
One of the most appreciated places in Knokke for the typical Belgian fries and snacks.
Small restaurant located next to the historic channel.
Prestigious restaurant with excellent food.
By public transport
Knokke is a terminus railway station. One hourly direct train departs Knokke for Bruges, Ghent and Brussels, after which it continues to and terminates in Brussels Airport Zaventem.
By bicycle
Bike lanes along the Belgian seaside are in terrible condition.
Knokke proper is small enough to get around on foot. To move around the municipality, you can use the coastal tram (only towards the west), car or bicycle.
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ItinerariesStretching from Knokke to Adinkerke, the Kusttram (Dutch for "Coast Tram") makes it possible to travel almost the entire length of the Belgian coast by tram.
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Culture & historyThe Belfries of Belgium and France are a world heritage site. The site comprises 56 belfries from Flanders and Wallonia in Belgium, and from far northern France.
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