Jan GV02 located on the dunes

Oostduinkerke is a place on the southern west coast of Belgium, located in the province of West Flanders. Once a municipality of its own, Oostduinkerke now is a sub-municipality in the municipality of Koksijde.

Nestled on the coast of the North Sea, Oostduinkerke boasts of sandy beaches, dunes, and a rich cultural heritage. The town is famous for its long-standing shrimp fishing tradition, where fishermen still use horses to pull their nets from the sea. This unique spectacle is a must-see for any visitor to Oostduinkerke.

Apart from shrimp fishing, Oostduinkerke offers plenty of other activities for you to indulge in. You can take a stroll along the promenade and enjoy the exquisite views of the sea or take a bike ride through the dunes. The town also has a nature reserve, the Doornpanne, which is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.