Nieuwpoort Essentials

Nieuwpoort offers a blend of maritime history and modern culture at the mouth of the Yser river. The city is home to the King Albert I Memorial, commemorating the strategic flooding of the plain during World War I, and the historic Markt square with its Gothic architecture. Visitors can explore the ruins of the 16th-century Fort van Nieuwendamme, interact with farm animals at De Lenspolder, or view contemporary art like Jan Fabre’s giant bronze turtle on the coast.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk

A Gothic-style church rebuilt after its destruction during World War I, serving as the central place of worship in the historic town center.

King Albert I Memorial

The King Albert I Memorial, also named the King Albert I Monument is a memorial at the Belgian coastal city of Nieuwpoort.

Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Visitatiekerk

The parish church of the Lombardsijde district, recognized for its regional heritage status.

Markt

The city's central historic square, surrounded by reconstructed traditional architecture and serving as a hub for local events.

Koolhofput

A 10-hectare recreational pond and nature reserve created during the construction of the E40 motorway, popular for fishing and birdwatching.

Searching for Utopia, Jan Fabre

A monumental bronze sculpture by artist Jan Fabre depicting a giant sea turtle, situated on the seafront.

Kinderboerderij De Lenspolder

An educational petting zoo featuring farm animals, a vegetable garden, and a bakery, focused on traditional agricultural life.

Fort van Nieuwendamme

The remains of a 16th-century Spanish fortification originally built to protect the strategic locks of the Yser river.