Knokke-Heist is a beach resort and town of 33,000 inhabitants on the Belgian sea coast in the northern corner of West Flanders. The mayor, Count Leopold Lippens, said, quoting his own words, that he wants that worldly people would feel at home here. Different clubs like tennis and golf clubs are available.
Knokke-Heist consists out of the proper centres of Knokke and Heist, with Knokke bordering the Netherlands.
The Belgian coastal tram has a few stops in the municipality. Another option is to go on foot or by bike.
- Het Zwin Nature Reserve, Graaf Leon Lippensdreef 10, +32 50 60 70 86. This nature reserve is partially located in Belgium and partly in the Netherlands. These salt marshes partially flood almost every high time. 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. €12 for normal ticket, €6 for children aged 6-17, children younger than 6 for free.
Het Zwin Nature Reserve, Graaf Leon Lippensdreef 10, +32 50 60 70 86. This nature reserve is partially located in Belgium and partly in the Netherlands. These salt marshes partially flood almost every high time. 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. €12 for normal ticket, €6 for children aged 6-17, children younger than 6 for free.
- Royal Zoute Golf Club, Caddiespad 14, +32 50 60 12 27. Daily 8:00—20:00.
- Royal Zoute Tennis Club, Astridlaan 7, +32 50 60 28 60.
Royal Zoute Golf Club, Caddiespad 14, +32 50 60 12 27. Daily 8:00—20:00.
Royal Zoute Tennis Club, Astridlaan 7, +32 50 60 28 60.
- Frituur Jurrie, Graaf Jansdijk 19, +32 494 79 59 32. Closed Mon-Tue. One of the most appreciated places in Knokke for the typical Belgian fries and snacks.
- Côte Belge Bar-Bistro, Sasstraat 53, +32 50 51 26 91. Closed Mon, Tue. October-March also closed on Wed. Small restaurant located next to the historic channel. lunch menu €25, dinner menu €37.
- Bartholomeus, Zeedijk-Heist 267, +32 50 51 75 76. Closed Tue-Thu. Prestigious restaurant with excellent food. 3 course lunch menu for €49. 4 course menu €83.
Frituur Jurrie, Graaf Jansdijk 19, +32 494 79 59 32. Closed Mon-Tue. One of the most appreciated places in Knokke for the typical Belgian fries and snacks.
Côte Belge Bar-Bistro, Sasstraat 53, +32 50 51 26 91. Closed Mon, Tue. October-March also closed on Wed. Small restaurant located next to the historic channel. lunch menu €25, dinner menu €37.
Bartholomeus, Zeedijk-Heist 267, +32 50 51 75 76. Closed Tue-Thu. Prestigious restaurant with excellent food. 3 course lunch menu for €49. 4 course menu €83.
- The Pharmacy, Elizabethlaan 178, +32 468 20 54 59.
The Pharmacy, Elizabethlaan 178, +32 468 20 54 59.
- Damme — this picturesque medieval little town is located only a short drive away.
- Sluis — Dutch town on the other side of the border.
[[Damme]] — this picturesque medieval little town is located only a short drive away.
[[Sluis]] — Dutch town on the other side of the border.