Everything for an active, accessible holiday in Jabbeke and the surrounding area
Start one of the many nature or heritage walks, soak up culture at the Permekemuseum and the great offerings at the coast and in Bruges. Enjoy sun, sea and beaches, stroll along the shopping streets or discover the culinary top of the Lekker West. From ‘t Flockhof you can start an independent and accessible trip in no time at all
Bicycle and walking network
There are many beautiful heritage and nature routes in Jabbeke and the surrounding area. On Iedereen Fietst you will find accessibility information about these routes, such as surface and obstacles (narrowing, slopes and thresholds). This is useful for cyclists travelling with a tandem, handbike or bicycle trailer.
You will also find an overview of bike rentals that rent adapted bikes or (beach) wheelchairs.
The accessible bike loops are also indicated on the Westtoer route maps.
Sea, beach and nature
The coast is an ideal day trip destination. Discover the complete Accessible Coast offer of all coastal municipalities
Museums and culture
The region is brimming with cultural splendour. The well-known Permeke museum is only a few kilometres away. A little further away you will find the Ostend of Ensor and Arno, Blankenberge in the Belle Epoque or the beautiful coastal town of De Haan. And then we haven’t even mentioned the Unesco World Heritage Site of Bruges where there is a wide and unique offer where you can soak up culture too.
The Tasty West
In Bruges’ Ommeland and on the coast, you will enjoy culinary excellence. Westtoer has collected all the top addresses on Het Lekkere Westen.
Shopping
If shopping is your thing, then a coastal town such as Blankenberge is an excellent location. In the city centre, with the Kerkstraat at the front, most shops are also open on Sundays and in high season there are many evening and flea markets. Moreover, you stroll daily from shop window to shop window in a car-free centre.
West Flanders
Bruges, Nieuwpoort, De Haan, Ostend … Jabbeke offers an ideal base from which to explore the region. Bruges, as Unesco World Heritage city, Trammelant in De Haan, Lissewege – the white village and Ostend, city of Ensor and Arno.
Discover all West Flanders’ assets nearby.