Things to do in Ypres

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Ypres Market Square featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Menin Gate Memorial showing heritage elements
Ypres Market Square showing heritage architecture
West Flanders which includes flowers and heritage architecture
West Flanders showing heritage architecture

Ypres Attractions

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What to do in Ypres

Free Things to Do in Ypres

Some say the best things in life are free. Make sure you explore the following around Ypres:

Menin Gate Memorial - If you like delving into history, this is one stop you can't miss.

Ypres Market Square - This is a lively place where you can soak up the vibe and join in on the local way of life.

St Martin's Cathedral - Get a deeper understanding of local religious beliefs at this holy site.

Things to Do in Ypres with Kids

There are plenty of fun activities to do with your kids in and near Ypres. Keep everyone entertained with our family friendly experiences.

 

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Menin Gate Memorial featuring heritage elements and a park as well as a small group of people

Menin Gate Memorial

Pay your respects to missing World War I heroes, the fallen soldiers whose bodies were never recovered from the battlefields of Ypres.

Menin Gate Memorial
Ypres Market Square featuring heritage architecture and heritage elements

Ypres Market Square

Browse market stalls for fish, clothes and souvenirs, and visit medieval buildings that were rescued from the rubble of World War I.

Ypres Market Square
Ypres Town Hall

Ypres Town Hall

After visiting Ypres Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Belgian Westhoek. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Ypres Town Hall
In Flanders Field Museum, Ypres, Belgium

In Flanders Fields Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in In Flanders Fields Museum in Ypres. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

In Flanders Fields Museum
Preserved trenches from WW1 held by the Canadians. Sanctuary wood , where not a solitary tree was left standing. Leper Flanders. #OnTheRoad

Hill 60

Find out about the history of Zillebeke when you spend time at Hill 60. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Hill 60
Cloth Hall showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

Cloth Hall

Step inside this majestic medieval trading center to tour a museum dedicated to the World War I history of Ypres.

Cloth Hall
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Ramparts Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Ramparts Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in Ypres. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Ramparts Cemetery

Lille Gate

You can learn about the history of Ypres with a visit to Lille Gate. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Lille Gate

Palingbeek Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Voormezele at Palingbeek Golf Club. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Palingbeek Golf Club

 

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Popular day trips from Ypres

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Poperinge

Photo "Heuvelland" by grassrootsgroundswell (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Heuvelland

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Langemark-Poelkapelle

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Zonnebeke

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Vleteren

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Photo by Jean Marc Gfp (CC BY)

Reningelst

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Westvleteren

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Boezinge

Frequently asked questions

Is Ypres worth visiting?
Famous for its history and nature, finding awesome things to do in Ypres is simple. Be sure to add Bellewaerde to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Ypres?
Kick your day off with a visit to Bellewaerde and Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917. Then, tour other parts of Ypres for a quick bite and some souvenir shopping.
What is the top tourist attraction in Ypres?
The top tourist attraction in Ypres is Bellewaerde, so don't forget to put it on your itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in Ypres?
Three days in Ypres is enough to visit the city's main highlights. Many guests stay for two days on average. Bellewaerde, Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 and Hotel-Museum Arthur Merghelynck are among the top-rated sights. Want to experience more? Stick around a little longer to check off nearby hotspots like Bruges.
Is Ypres a walkable city?
With vibrant neighborhoods and major sights within walking distance of the city center, Ypres is a great place to experience on foot. Wander between Bellewaerde and Hotel-Museum Arthur Merghelynck. Then take a stroll through Belgian Westhoek, located 1 mile from the center, and Zillebeke, which is roughly 2 miles away.
What are some activities to do in Ypres with kids?
If you are after sights and activities for all of your group, we've got some awesome ideas for what to do in Ypres with kids.

What to do in Ypres for adults?
There are plenty of things to do in Ypres, with activities for adults of all ages. End the day with a visit to Poperinge Hop Museum or De Struise Brouwers.
Are there free things to do in Ypres?
One of the top ways to discover free things to do in Ypres is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on interesting neighborhoods, parks and other top attractions you can enjoy without getting your cash out. Saint James' Church is one spot that doesn't charge an entrance fee.