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Proven, Flanders, Belgium - September 15, 2018: Closeup of load of just harvested hops plant strings full of cones. Fifty shades of green.
Proven, Flanders, Belgium - September 15, 2018: Closeup of load of just harvested hops plant strings full of cones. Fifty shades of green.
Proven, Flanders, Belgium - September 15, 2018: View along brownish rural road on side of large green hops field with suspension lines and poles visible under blue sky.
evening sunlight over hop vines on a farm in Poperinge, Flanders, Belgium
#Detail This is the condemned mens cell in the Town hall, Poperinghe, Flanders. WW1 From here, many soldiers found guilty by a summary court martial, of desertion, were led out to the execution post, just outside, to be shot by firing squad.

What to do in Poperinge

 

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St. Bernardus Brewery

You can take time to visit St. Bernardus Brewery during your travels to Watou. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

St. Bernardus Brewery

Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

Find out about the history of Poperinge when you take a trip to Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

Talbot House Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Talbot House Museum during your trip to Poperinge. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Talbot House Museum

Poperinge Hop Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Poperinge Hop Museum during your trip to Poperinge. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Poperinge Hop Museum

St. John's Church

You can learn about the history of Poperinge with a trip to St. John's Church. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

St. John's Church

Worldkarts Poperinge

You can take time to visit Worldkarts Poperinge during your travels to Poperinge. Discover the area's countryside and spas.

Worldkarts Poperinge

Sint-Bertinuskerk

You can find out about the history of Poperinge when you stop by Sint-Bertinuskerk. Discover the area's countryside and spas.

Sint-Bertinuskerk

 

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Popular day trips from Poperinge

Ypres Market Square featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Ypres

De Voerstreek in Belgie

Heuvelland

Woesten Belgium), the Saint Rictrudis' Church - Tower of the 15th century.

Vleteren

Poperinge

Reningelst

Westvleteren (municipality of Vleteren, Belgium): the Lourdes grotto near St Sixt's Abbey

Westvleteren

Brandhoek Military Cemetery, Flanders 6.5 Kms from Leper. On the road to Poperinghe. The cemetery contains 530 Commonwealth graves and 28 German. One of these is the grave of Captain Noel Chevasse VC and bar, the Medical Officer of the 10th Battalion Kings Regt. One of ony three people to have been awarded the VC twice, any the only one , to have achieved this in a single conflict. #OnTheRoad

Vlamertinge

Near Rodeberg

Loker

Steenvoorde (Département du Nord, France), rue Carnot: former municipal girl's school, now cultural centre 'Jean-Paul Bataille'

Steenvoorde

Frequently asked questions

Is Poperinge worth visiting?
Whether you want to discover the local charm and cultural attractions or sample regional foods and explore in nature, there are plenty of things to do in Poperinge.
How do I spend a day in Poperinge?
After you've checked off top attractions like Zonnegloed Zoo and Hotel-Museum Arthur Merghelynck, spend some time experiencing Poperinge's retail and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Poperinge?
Saint-Sixtus Abbey of Westvleteren is one of the top tourist attractions in Poperinge and should feature high on every sightseeing list of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Poperinge?
You can easily tour popular attractions like Saint-Sixtus Abbey of Westvleteren, St. Bernardus Brewery and Zonnegloed Zoo with a three-day stay in Poperinge. On average, many travelers book two days here. There's plenty to do and see nearby too, so stay a little longer and venture to Lille.
Is Poperinge a walkable city?
It all depends on what you plan to do and see in Poperinge. Several top attractions, like Saint-Sixtus Abbey of Westvleteren, are reachable on foot. If you feel like a wander around one of Poperinge's vibrant neighborhoods, Sint-Jan-ter-Biezen is 2 miles away from the city center.
What are some activities to do in Poperinge with kids?
Whether you're traveling with tiny adventurers or hard-to-please teens, an itinerary filled with cool activities takes your trip to the next level. Take a look at our recommendations for what to do in Poperinge with kids.

What to do in Poperinge for adults?
Whether you're an avid foodie, culture enthusiast or fan of Mother Nature, there are plenty of things to do in Poperinge for adults including St. Bernardus Brewery and Poperinge Hop Museum.
Are there free things to do in Poperinge?
One of the easiest ways to discover free things to do in Poperinge is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider advice on hip neighborhoods, parks and other attractions you can visit without opening your wallet. St. John's Church is one place that doesn't charge an admission fee.