In De Haan there is a weekly market every Wednesday morning along the Driftweg, close to the tram station. On Monday mornings there is also a smaller market on the Kennedyplein in the Vosseslag district.
What can you expect at the market in De Haan?
Wednesday: market square along the Driftweg in the centre, from 6am to 1pm, all year. With around 65 pitches, this is the largest market in the municipality.
Monday:Kennedyplein in Vosseslag, from 6am to 1pm, with around 20 pitches. According to the municipality, all year.
Atmosphere: a friendly market where locals and holidaymakers do their shopping side by side, with fresh produce and other goods.
Make a day of it: the market in the centre is within walking distance of the beach and the historic tram station, so you can easily combine your visit with a beach walk or a ride on the Coastal Tram.
Practical information
The markets officially run from 6am to 1pm; regular traders are set up by 8am at the latest. During roadworks, fairs or bad weather a market may be moved temporarily, and times may change during events. More information is available on the website of the municipality of De Haan.
Bredene: Tuesday on the market square along the Kapelstraat, from 8am to 1pm.
Blankenberge: Friday (all year) and Monday (April to the end of September) on the Grote Markt, from 7.30am to 1pm.
Ostend: Thursday on the Wapenplein, Groentemarkt and Mijnplein, Saturday on the Wapenplein and Groentemarkt and Sunday flower market on the Wapenplein, each from 6am to 1pm (from 7am in winter); Friday on the Sint-Antoniusplein, from 7am to 1pm. No market on 25 December and 1 January.
Zeebrugge: Friday on the Marktplein, from 8am to 1.30pm.