Knokke-Heist Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in West Flanders, Belgium
About Knokke-Heist
Knokke used to be known as the more upper class and chique seaside resort town on the Belgian coast (like 'the Saint-Tropez' or 'Monaco' of the Belgian coast). However, a lot of this is past glory. The influx of less wealthy day trippers, who come in by train and overwhelm the city's beaches during summer, make Knokke's seafront look like any other Belgian coastal town with a train station (e.g. Blankenberge, Oostende). Mayor Count Leopold Lippens once even famously complained about the so-called 'frigoboxtoeristen' - day trippers who bring their cooler box full of food and drinks, and do not consume anything in seaside pubs or restaurants - whom he even wanted to prevent from coming to Knokke. The uniform and ugly rows of grey apartment blocks lining the seafront (the 'Atlantikwall') are
Top Attractions in Knokke-Heist
Explore the best things to see and do in Knokke-Heist:
- ★Het Zwin Nature Reserve
- ★Royal Zoute Golf Club
- ★Royal Zoute Tennis Club
Where to Eat in Knokke-Heist
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bartholomeus
- 🍴Côte Belge Bar-Bistro
- 🍴Frituur Jurrie
Knokke-Heist Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: