The Westhoek begins right outside your tent.
Stroll along the ramparts to the Menin Gate, cycle past the sites of the Great War or head for the hills of the Heuvelland. Ypres is a small town with a big story.
The Last Post beneath the Menin Gate, a 15-minute walk from your stay.
Choose how far you go.
From an evening stroll to a full day out, it all starts from your doorstep.
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15-minute walk
The Last Post at the Menin Gate
Every evening at 8pm, buglers sound the Last Post beneath the Menin Gate in memory of those who fell in the First World War. Arrive in good time, as it often gets busy.
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round the corner
The ramparts
Walk along the old town walls, beside the water, all the way around the town centre.
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in the centre
Market Square and Cloth Hall
The heart of Ypres, with its impressive Cloth Hall and plenty of café terraces.
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in the centre
In Flanders Fields Museum
Housed in the Cloth Hall, the museum tells the story of the war in the Westhoek.
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in the centre
St Martin's Cathedral
Just behind the Cloth Hall, and rebuilt stone by stone after the war.
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day trip
Tyne Cot and Passchendaele
Cycle to Tyne Cot, the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world, and on to the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 in Zonnebeke.
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hilly
Mount Kemmel
The best-known hill in the Heuvelland, with lovely views across the Westhoek.
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nature
Palingbeek
Woodland, water and walking trails, with traces of the front line among the trees.
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history
Hill 60 in Zillebeke
One of the best-known battlefields around Ypres, where craters and bunkers can still be seen today.
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tip
Cycle routes from reception
Ask us for routes tailored to you. Didn't bring a bike? You can hire one from us.
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with the kids
Bellewaerde
Belgium's oldest theme park, with rides and animals, is in Zillebeke just outside Ypres. A fun-packed day out for the whole family.
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hops and beer
Poperinge
The hop capital of the Westhoek, home to Talbot House and the Hop Museum.
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hills
Heuvelland
Peaceful villages, vineyards and walking routes. Pop in and see our neighbours at UCamp Kemmelberg.
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seaside
The coast
Fancy some sea air? Drive to the Belgian coast for a day on the beach and a stroll along the promenade.
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views
Yser Tower in Diksmuide
Climb to the top for sweeping views over the Yser plain, where the front line stood still for years.
A taste of Ypres.
Sometimes the best way to get to know a town is at the table. Three things you shouldn't miss.
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Kattenklauw
A sweet puff-pastry treat shaped like a cat's paw, a nod to Ypres' famous Cat Parade. You'll find them at the bakeries in the centre.
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Beer from the ramparts
Beer is brewed in the old casemates beneath the town walls. A brewery visit is well worth it.
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A terrace on the Market Square
From Belgian classics to world cuisine: after the Last Post, just pull up a chair.
The Westhoek by day, peace and quiet by night.
Book your stay, and don't hesitate to ask us for tips and routes when you arrive.