Frequently asked questions about amenities in Blankenberge

You indicate that you have lost or found something.

Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Blankenberge, you can inquire the local police station. Perhaps your item is already found.

After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.

Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local police station.

Yes, Carnival is celebrated in Blankenberge.
More info: https://blankenberge.info/en/event/414/carnival-blankenberge.html

Most shops, attractions and museums are closed on Christmas Day (25 Dec.) and on New Year's Day (1 Jan.). On other Christmas vacation days they are open during regular opening hours (which can be found on the individual websites).

Most restaurants in Blankenberge are open on Christmas Eve (24 Dec.) and Christmas Day (25 Dec.) but a reservation is often necessary. Several restaurants are also open on New Year's Eve (31 Dec.) and New Year's Day (1 Jan.), but some of them are closed. Unfortunately, we do not have a list of restaurants in Blankenberge that are open during the Christmas holiday.

You find all information about local restaurants in Blankenberge on: https://blankenberge.info/en/food-and-beverages.php

For an overview with information and opening hours of each restaurant in Blankenberge, we refer to the website: Resto

Everyone on the Zeedijk (promenade), in the Kerkstraat, on the Koning Leopold III square, Casino square and near the harbour is welcome to use Blankenberge’s free Wi-Fi network. All you need to do is log in to Blankenberge Free Wi-Fi.

Certain restaurants and cafés also offer free Wi-Fi to their patrons; look for the sticker on the door.

You are welcome to use your own device to connect with the library’s Wi-Fi network during opening hours. The Library also provides PCs for public use. You can also print here.

https://goldenpages.be/

A traveller with a disability or impairment will find carefully collected information at the Info Point about the accessibility of various holiday destinations. Here you will find this information:

- https://www.toegankelijkreizen.be/
- https://www.westkans.be/

Dienst toerisme
Hoogstraat 2, 8370 Blankenberge
tel. +32 (0)50 636 620
email: toerisme@blankenberge.be

Display Toerisme Blankenberge
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Public toilets are available at the following locations:

Van Praethelling/Zeedijk
Charlierhelling, at the King Beach
Pier
Station, near the parking
Tourist Information Point, Hoogstraat 2
Library, Onderwijsstraat 17
Post office, Steenstraat 16
Next to the church St. Antonius (urinals)

In Blankenberge, most shops are open on Sundays and public holidays. Also on 1 November (All Saints).

If you want to get married in Blankenberge, you should contact the municipality of Blankenberge.

Via the municipality of Blankenberge you will get all the necessary information to prepare the wedding properly. Information on the timing, cost, wedding venues and wedding calendar where you can see whether a particular date is still available.

You can find the contact information on the following website: https://www.blankenberge.be/

In Blankenberge, shops are allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are also open on Sundays, but not all shopkeepers take advantage of this opportunity.

The standard opening hours during holidays and shopping Sundays in Blankenberge are from 12:00 to 17:00.

An overview of all gas bottle sales store can be found at:
- https://benegas.com/flessenzoeker/