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Bredene

Flanders, Belgium · Europe

About Bredene

Bredene is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Zandvoorde, 6km from Koninklijke Baan Coast Road.

Bredene is a town located in Flanders, Belgium. With a population of 14,862, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bredene sits in Belgium, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Brussels time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bredene to your route.

About Bredene

Bredene (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbreːdənə] ; West Flemish: Brèinienge) is a municipality located in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The municipality only comprises the town of Bredene proper. On 1 January 2006, Bredene had a total population of 15,118. The total area is 13.08 km2 which gives a population density

Read more of 1156 inhabitants per km2. Bredene is situated at the Belgian coast and makes its income mostly out of tourism. In the period of July and August, the population doubles due to many events that attract people from everywhere. Belgium's only nude beach is at 51°14′58″N 02°57′38″E near tram stop "Bredene Renbaan (Hippodroom)".

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Bredene offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Bredene located?

Bredene is located in Flanders, Belgium, Europe. The coordinates are 51.2349 latitude, 2.9756 longitude.

What is the population of Bredene?

Bredene has a population of approximately 14,862 people, making it a town in Belgium.

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Quick Information

Population
14,862
Continent
Europe
Country
Belgium
Region
Flanders
Timezone
Europe/Brussels
Coordinates
51.2349, 2.9756

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Belgium

Police
101
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Tags

EuropeBelgiumFlandersTown

Worth the detour from Bredene

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

coastal drive

Koninklijke Baan Coast Road

The N34 'Royal Road' hugs nearly the whole Belgian coast, sharing its corridor with the world's longest tram line and passing Belle Epoque De Haan, dunes and beach resorts.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Bruges Markt

The medieval heart of Bruges, where the climbable Belfry tower looms over a square of stepped-gable guild houses.

18 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Café Vlissinghe

Bruges tavern serving continuously since 1515: likely Belgium's oldest café, with a Flemish Renaissance interior, a stove-warmed main room and a boules garden out back; Van Dyck is said to have paid in paintings.

18 km · about 20 min drive

beach

De Panne Beach

Belgium's widest sandy beach, famous for land-yachting and bordering the wild Westhoek dunes near the French border.

31 km · about 35 min drive

cafe

In de Vrede

The abbey café opposite Saint-Sixtus monastery in Westvleteren: effectively the only place on earth to reliably drink Westvleteren 12, long rated the world's best beer, at the source with a slab of abbey cheese.

42 km · about 50 min drive

museum

In Flanders Fields Museum

Set in Ypres' rebuilt Cloth Hall, this museum tells the harrowing story of the WWI Western Front trenches.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Menin Gate

A vast memorial arch bearing 54,000 names of the missing, where the Last Post sounds every evening at eight.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Ghent

Vibrant medieval Flemish city with stunning canal-side architecture, the Gravensteen castle, and the famous Ghent Altarpiece.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Bredene

  • Right hereKoninklijke Baan Coast RoadThe N34 'Royal Road' hugs nearly the whole Belgian coast, sharing its corridor with the world's longest tram line and passing Belle Epoque De Haan, dunes and beach resorts.
  • 57 kmWesterscheldetunnelTolled 6.6-kilometre road tunnel under the Western Scheldt linking Zeelandic Flanders to Zuid-Beveland, replacing two ferries.
  • 61 kmWestern Scheldt TunnelAt 6.6 km the longest road tunnel in the Netherlands, diving under the busy Western Scheldt shipping lane to link Zeeland with Zeelandic Flanders since 2003.
  • 65 kmOosterscheldekeringThe colossal storm-surge barrier crossing the Oosterschelde, the showpiece of Holland's Delta Works flood defences.
  • 78 kmZeeland BridgeElegant 5 km bridge over the Oosterschelde estuary, the longest in the Netherlands when opened in 1965. Its endless procession of arches makes one of the country's most photogenic drives.

Driving in Belgium

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.74/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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De Haan

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6 km awayPop. 11,766

Vlissegem

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6 km awayPop. 2,112

Snaaskerke

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