What to do · Ostend and De Haan
Fort Napoleon, in the dunes of the east bank
Information
- From
- €9 adult
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on 25 December
- Who it's for
- Families with children and adults
Fort Napoleon is a brick fortress that Napoleon ordered built in the dunes on the east bank of the port of Ostend. Today you visit it with a new tour in which the walls themselves "whisper" what happened inside over two centuries of history, with a version adapted for children. It has a tourist information point.
Tickets and opening hours
€9, €7 from age 6 to 12 and free under 6. In November 2026 it opens Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on 25 December. It is on the Vuurtorenweg, on the east bank, next to the lighthouse, across the harbour canal; you can get there by tram.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Fort Napoleon?
€9 for adults and €7 from age 6 to 12.
Is it for children?
Yes, there is a tour adapted for them.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagers
