Holiday on the Belgian coast: the best alternative to the German North Sea
The Belgian coast is one of the most underrated holiday destinations for German tourists. With 67 kilometres of wide sandy beaches, a lively seaside culture, and excellent train connections from Cologne, Aachen and the Ruhr area, Belgium is a real alternative to Sylt, Rügen or the Dutch coast for North Sea holidays. And often much cheaper. At DLVX Rentals we rent two comfortable apartments in Ostend, the lively queen of seaside resorts, and German guests book directly with us without Airbnb commission.
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The Belgian coast is one of the most underrated holiday destinations for German tourists. With 67 kilometres of wide sandy beaches, a lively seaside culture, and excellent train connections from Cologne, Aachen and the Ruhr area, Belgium is a real alternative to Sylt, Rügen or the Dutch coast for North Sea holidays. And often much cheaper. At DLVX Rentals we rent two comfortable apartments in Ostend, the lively queen of seaside resorts, and German guests book directly with us without Airbnb commission.
- •Booking direct with DLVX Rentals avoids Airbnb and Booking.com platform fees.
- •The apartments are in Ostend, close to the beach, coastal tram, and city center.
- •Guests speak directly with the owner for check-in and local questions.
Why German holidaymakers choose the Belgian coast
Sylt is beautiful but expensive. Rügen is stunning but far. The Belgian coast offers an attractive middle ground: the same North Sea, the same fresh sea air, the same long beach walks. But at half the price and with better accessibility. From Cologne you reach Brussels in two hours by ICE and switch to the direct train to Ostend. Total travel time: about three hours to your apartment door. From Frankfurt or Düsseldorf it takes a bit longer but still shorter than to Sylt. The beaches are wide and soft, the water is safe and watched by lifeguards, and Belgian coastal culture offers what German North Sea resorts do not: affordable fresh fish, cosy estaminets and chip stalls on the promenade.
Ostend: the ideal base on the Belgian coast
Ostend, with 70,000 inhabitants, is the largest city on the Belgian coast and the cultural and culinary centre of the region. Unlike many smaller coastal villages, Ostend offers life all year round: museums, a casino, fish market, restaurants, galleries and the Ensor house. From Ostend you take the Kustram. It is the longest tram line in the world, 67 kilometres along the entire Belgian coast from De Panne to Knokke-Heist. In a day you can visit Nieuwpoort, Koksijde or Blankenberge without ever needing a car. For German guests, Ostend is ideal: the city is compact and walkable, the station is ten minutes from the beach, and most people speak reasonable German, French or English in addition to Dutch.
Book direct at DLVX Rentals: the smart choice
Booking via Airbnb or Booking.com means paying 14 to 17 percent extra service fees. For a week's stay this can easily add up to 150 euros. At DLVX Rentals you book directly with the owner via WhatsApp at +32 491 597 038 or through our website. We rent two apartments in Ostend: the Beachfront Skyline Retreat on the sixteenth floor on the promenade with spectacular sea views for 150 euros per night, and the Sky Tower One in the city centre for 250 euros per night. Both apartments have two bedrooms and accommodate up to four guests. No hidden costs, no platform commission, no middlemen. You communicate directly with us and get faster, more personal answers about check-in, parking or restaurant tips.
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