{"id":823,"date":"2014-03-13T22:16:54","date_gmt":"2014-03-13T21:16:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buytenshuys.be\/?page_id=823"},"modified":"2014-03-14T08:38:42","modified_gmt":"2014-03-14T07:38:42","slug":"west-flanders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.buytenshuys.be\/en\/surroundings\/west-flanders\/","title":{"rendered":"West-Flanders"},"content":{"rendered":"

West-Flanders, the most western province of Belgium, is bordered by both the North Sea and France, as well as The Netherlands. The \u2018Westhoek\u2019 (Flanders Fields), \u00a0\u2018Leiestreek\u2019 (Lys region),\u00a0 \u2018Brugse Ommeland\u2019 (Bruges and the polders) and the Belgian coast are the 4 touristic regions, each with its own specific attractions. Four short films will show you what enjoying in an extraordinary manner means in West-Flanders<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both cultural and recreational, the offer is wide and diverse. Cyclists and hikers will love the flat northern polders or the slightly rolling Interior, which provides some great panoramas. In addition to numerous local hiking and cycling trails, there are also comprehensive and cross-regional cycling and hiking networks<\/a>. The open and rural character introduces you to a wealth of goodies that grow on the fields. The province was heavily marked by the historic events. With the start of the \u00a0commemoration of WW I<\/a>, exactly 100 years ago in 2014, you will be able to attend many events about the Great War over the next four years.<\/p>\n

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THE \u2018WESTHOEK\u2019 (Flanders Fields)<\/b><\/h2>\n

The \u2018Westhoek<\/a>\u2019 is a rural region which is characterized by vast polder plains on the one hand and green hills on the other. Lots of charming and authentic \u2018Westhoek\u2019 towns lure visitors with their rich cultural history and gastronomic delights. Especially in this region, the first World War left deep scars, of which the numerous military cemeteries are silent witnesses.<\/p>\n

Diksmuide<\/a> appeals with its picturesque city centre and its widely known war memorials such as the \u2018Ijzertoren\u2019 (Yser Tower) and the authentic trenches, known as the \u2018Dodengang\u2019 (Trench of death).<\/p>\n

Ypres <\/a>offers several remarkable war memorials such as the \u2018Menenpoort\u2019 (Menin Gate) and the \u2018In Flanders Fields\u2019 war museum. The city exudes medieval bravado and charm with its hustle and bustle. The \u2018Bellewaerde<\/a>\u2019 theme park offers an unforgettable day for both young and old.<\/p>\n

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