🦐 UNESCO Heritage Adventure: Horseback Shrimp Fishing & Dune Hiking

From Brussels to the Belgian coast — by train, tram, beach and dunes.
Ever watched fishermen ride horses into the North Sea?
Join Sunday Vacations for an adventurous day on the Belgian coast, combining a scenic train journey, the iconic horseback shrimp fishing tradition of Oostduinkerke, freshly cooked North Sea shrimp, and a hike across the dunes of De Hoge Blekker — the highest point on the Belgian coast.
It’s a day built around discovery, nature, local heritage and good company — with plenty of time to explore at your own pace.

🌿 Experience Overview

We’ll make a perfect coastal loop:
Brussels → Oostende → Oostduinkerke → De Hoge Blekker → De Panne → Brussels
Expect scenic train and tram rides, sea air, a unique piece of Belgian heritage, beach time, fresh seafood and an easy coastal hike.
Solo joiners are very welcome. Come with friends or come alone — you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect along the way.

🏔️ Event Type

🌿 Curated Experience
A community-organised day trip combining culture, nature, local food and social connection.

✨ Highlights

• 🐎 Witness Oostduinkerke's traditional horseback shrimp fishing
  🌊 Enjoy the Belgian coast by train, tram and on foot 🦐 Taste freshly cooked North Sea gray shrimp
  🏖️ Explore the beach and coastal landscape 🥾 Hike through the dunes around De Hoge Blekker
  🚋 Experience the Belgian coastal tram 🤝 Meet international professionals, expats and locals
• 🌅 Finish the day with a scenic ride back to Brussels

🗓️ Plan / Itinerary

10:50 — Gather at Bruxelles-Midi
Meet at Brussels-South / Bruxelles-Midi Station.
10:50 sharp — please don't be late. Trains don't wait!
11:03 — IC train to Oostende
We take the direct IC train towards Oostende.
12:15 — Arrive in Oostende
Transfer to the coastal tram towards De Panne and enjoy the scenic ride along the Belgian coast.