Frequently asked questions about amenities in Koksijde

Where is the tourist information office in Koksijde and when is it open?

Toerisme Koksijde
Zeelaan 303
Koksijde
tel. +32 58-51 29 10
email toerisme@koksijde.be

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Where can I buy or exchange (camping) gas bottles in Koksijde?

In Belgium you buy or exchange gas bottles at a Primagaz dealer, at DIY stores and at some petrol stations; use the Primagaz dealer locator to find the nearest address to Koksijde.

• Campingaz: in Belgium Primagaz also distributes the small blue Campingaz bottles.
• DIY stores: several Hubo stores sell butane and propane bottles.
• Connection: bottles from different countries do not always have the same connection; check that the bottle fits your regulator.

Are shops and restaurants in Koksijde open on Good Friday and at Easter?

Yes, on the Belgian coast shops may open seven days a week, including Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, a public holiday in Belgium; most shops in the shopping streets in Koksijde are open.

• Good Friday: Good Friday is a normal working day in Belgium; shops, supermarkets and restaurants are open as usual.
• Supermarkets: Carrefour Strandlaan (open on Sundays) and Spar Guido Gezelleplein (open on Sundays). Colruyt, Aldi and Lidl are usually closed on Sundays and public holidays. Holiday hours only appear on the supermarket's website shortly beforehand, so check them just before Easter.
• Food and drink: restaurants and terraces are open as usual at Easter and it gets busy, so book ahead, especially for dinner. More tips under food and drink.
• Parking: Easter is a busy weekend on the coast; arrive early or check in advance where you can park.

How can we get married in Koksijde?

If you want to get married in Koksijde, you arrange this through the civil affairs department (Burgerzaken) of the municipality of Koksijde.

• Declaration: first you declare your intended marriage at the municipality where one of you lives; the wedding can then take place no sooner than 14 days and no later than 6 months after the declaration.
• Living abroad: if neither of you lives in Belgium, first ask the municipality of Koksijde whether a wedding is possible there and which documents are needed.
• Venue and date: the municipality will inform you about wedding venues, available dates and costs.
• Contact: https://www.koksijde.be/

What are the address and contact details of the municipality of Koksijde?

Gemeentehuis Koksijde
Zeelaan 303
8670 Koksijde
tel. +32 58-53 30 30
e-mail. info@koksijde.be
web. https://www.koksijde.be/

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Where is the police station in Koksijde?

The nearest police station is the Centraal Politiehuis of the Westkust police, Ter Duinenlaan 34a, 8670 Koksijde.

• Emergency: call 101 for urgent police help or 112 if life is in danger.
• Non-urgent: call +32 58 53 30 00.
• Open: you can report a crime here 24 hours a day.

What should I do if I have lost something in Koksijde?

You indicate that you have lost or found something.

Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Koksijde, you can inquire the local police station. Perhaps your item is already found.

After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.

Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local police station.

Are shops, museums and restaurants in Koksijde open at Christmas and New Year?

Most shops, museums and attractions in Koksijde are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; many restaurants are actually open at Christmas.

• Christmas Eve (24 December): shops are usually open, often until late afternoon; many restaurants serve a Christmas menu.
• Christmas Day (25 December): public holiday; most shops, museums and attractions are closed, many restaurants are open and booking is often necessary.
• 26 December: an ordinary working day in Belgium, so shops and attractions are open.
• New Year's Eve (31 December): shops often close earlier; some restaurants are open.
• New Year's Day (1 January): public holiday; most shops are closed, some restaurants and cafés are open.
• Opening hours: check the exact times on the websites of the shops, museums and restaurants themselves.

You find all information about local restaurants in Koksijde on: https://koksijde.com/en/food-and-beverages.php

For an overview with information and opening hours of each restaurant in Koksijde, we refer to the website: Resto

Where is a pharmacy in Koksijde?

All medical addresses in Koksijde and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

Where is the nearest hospital in Koksijde?

All medical addresses in Koksijde and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

Are shops and restaurants in Koksijde open at Whitsun?

Yes, on the Belgian coast shops may open seven days a week, including Whit Sunday and Whit Monday, a public holiday in Belgium; most shops in the shopping streets in Koksijde are open.

• Supermarkets: Carrefour Strandlaan (open on Sundays) and Spar Guido Gezelleplein (open on Sundays). Colruyt, Aldi and Lidl are usually closed on Sundays and public holidays. Holiday hours only appear on the supermarket's website shortly beforehand, so check them just before Whitsun.
• Food and drink: restaurants and terraces are open as usual at Whitsun and it gets busy, so book ahead, especially for dinner. More tips under food and drink.
• Parking: Whitsun is a busy weekend on the coast; arrive early or check in advance where you can park.

Are the shops in Koksijde open on Sundays?

In Koksijde, shops are allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are also open on Sundays, but not all shopkeepers take advantage of this opportunity.

The standard opening hours during holidays and shopping Sundays in Koksijde are from 12:00 to 17:00.

Is carnival celebrated in Koksijde?

Yes, Koksijde and Oostduinkerke celebrate a carnival week together, with the grand carnival parade in Oostduinkerke as its highlight.

• More information: see grand carnival parade in Oostduinkerke.
• Date: on the coast the parades often take place later than elsewhere, sometimes weeks after carnival; the tourist office knows the current date and route.

Where can I find a paediatrician in Koksijde?

All medical addresses in Koksijde and the surrounding area are on our medical addresses page.

• On that page: among others the GP, the hospital, the pharmacy and the dentist.
• Emergency: in a life-threatening situation always call 112.

Where can you rent a bike in Koksijde?

All information about cycling and bike rental in Koksijde is on our cycling page.

• Bike rental: there you will find the rental shops with their address.
• Routes: the same page also has cycle routes in the area.
• Tip: book your bike in advance in high season and during school holidays.

Where can I find information about accessible travel to Koksijde?

A traveller with a disability or impairment will find carefully collected information at the Info Point about the accessibility of various holiday destinations. Here you will find this information:

- https://www.toegankelijkreizen.be/
- https://www.westkans.be/

Is there a launderette in Koksijde?

Yes, there are several self-service launderettes in Koksijde.

• Cleanwash Koksijde: Koninklijke Baan 94, Koksijde; daily from 7 am to 10 pm.
• Wassalon Speed Queen: Lejeunelaan 30, Koksijde.
• Netwash Oostduinkerke: Albert I-laan 119A, Oostduinkerke; launderette with dry cleaning and ironing service.
• More locations: all Wash ME launderettes in Belgium are listed in the Wash ME location finder.

Where are the playgrounds in Koksijde?

The municipality of Koksijde has more than twenty playgrounds; several are close to the sea in Koksijde-Bad and Sint-Idesbald.

• Koksijde-Bad: playgrounds on the Bliecklaan (for toddlers), the Lejeunelaan (from 3 or 4 years), the Ter Duinenlaan and the Viooltjesperk.
• Inclusive play equipment: at Tulpenlaan 50, also for children with a disability.
• Sint-Idesbald: the large Kerkepanne playground and the playground on the Strandlaan.
• All locations: with an overview map on koksijde.be/speelterreinen.

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