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'''Oostduinkerke''' is a place in the [[Belgium|Belgian]] province of [[West Flanders]], where it is located on the southern west coast of Belgium, so that part of it is a [[seaside resort]].
'''Oostduinkerke''' ({{IPA-nl|ˌoːstˈdœy̯ŋkɛrkə}}; {{lang-fr|Ostdunkerque}} {{IPA-fr|ɔstdœ̃kɛʁk||}}; {{lang-vls|Ôostduunkerke}}) is a place in the [[Belgium|Belgian]] province of [[West Flanders]], where it is located on the southern west coast of Belgium.
Once a municipality of its own, Oostduinkerke now is a sub-municipality in the municipality of [[Koksijde]].
Once a municipality of its own, Oostduinkerke now is a sub-municipality in the municipality of [[Koksijde]].


The name "Oostduinkerke" translates as 'East Dunkirk'. The town originally shared its name with the [[France|French]] city of [[Dunkirk]]; therefore, in the 13th century, 'Oost-' was added to its name to avoid confusion with its French counterpart.
The name "Oostduinkerke" translates as 'East Dunkirk'. The town originally shared its name with the city of [[Dunkirk]] in current-day [[France]]; therefore, in the 13th century, 'Oost-' was added to its name to avoid confusion with its namesake further to the west.


Oostduinkerke lies amidst a [[dune]] area (approximately 2.4 km<sup>2</sup>), which is now a protected nature reserve.
Oostduinkerke lies amidst a [[dune]] area (approximately 2.4&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>; 1 sq. mi.), which is now a protected nature reserve.


To go for walks in the nature reserves (7 km<sup>2</sup>) or on the [[beach]] (8 km) or on the promenade (3.6 km) is a refreshing experience. The sandy beach stretches from 250 to 700 m at ebb-tide and extends over 30 km, via De Panne to the beach of [[Dunkirk]] (France), which explains why Oostduinkerke is popular with sand yachters and parakarters.
Oostduinkerke's sandy beach stretches from 250 to 700 metres (270 to 800 yards) at ebb-tide and extends over 30&nbsp;km (20 miles), via De Panne to the beach of [[Dunkirk]] (France), which explains why Oostduinkerke is popular with sand yachters and parakarters.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}}


==Shrimp fishing on horseback==
==Shrimp fishing on horseback==
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[[File:Shrimpers on horseback.jpg|thumb|Oostduinkerke is the only place in the world where horseback shrimping is practiced.]]
[[File:Shrimpers on horseback.jpg|thumb|Oostduinkerke is the only place in the world where horseback shrimping is practised.]]
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{{Expand section|date=December 2015}}
Oostduinkerke is known for its [[shrimp]]ers on horseback, a considerable tourist attraction. It is the only place in the world where you can see such shrimpers. Fishery folklore is still very much alive.
Oostduinkerke is known for its [[shrimp]]ers on horseback, a considerable tourist attraction. The practice was once common across the coastal areas of the [[North Sea]], but today it is only present in Oostduinkerke, where 17 fishers remain active as of 2021.<ref name="Dansby 2021">{{cite web | last=Dansby | first=Angela | title=Europe’s 500-year-old seafood tradition | website=BBC Travel | date=24 February 2021 | url=https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20210224-europes-500-year-old-seafood-tradition | access-date=9 February 2022}}</ref>


==Sights==
==Sights==
Oostduinkerke has several museums. The National Fishery Museum gives a historical survey of [[Flanders|Flemish]] [[fishery]] and shows among other things scale models of fishing boats from 800 AD up to the present, and an original fisherman's cottage. Other museums are: 'The Key and Lock Museum' (a unique historical survey of 3,000 years of keys and locks), a regional museum 't Krekelhof (a huge collection of craft objects and curiosities from the 19th century), and Florishof (old crafts and folkloristic objects).
Oostduinkerke has several museums. The National Fishery Museum gives a historical survey of [[Flanders|Flemish]] [[fishery]] and shows among other things scale models of fishing boats from 800 AD up to the present, and an original fisherman's cottage. Other museums are: 'The Key and Lock Museum' (a unique historical survey of 3,000 years of keys and locks), a regional museum 't Krekelhof (The cricket court in [[Dutch language|Dutch]]) (a huge collection of craft objects and curiosities from the 19th century), and Florishof (old crafts and [[Folklore|folkloristic]] objects).


Oostduinkerke is also home to Koksijde Golf ter Hille, a par-72 golf course.
Oostduinkerke is also home to Koksijde Golf ter Hille, a par-72 golf course.
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File:Sand-Yachting-0016-7.web.JPG|Sand-Yachting on Oostduinkerke beach
File:Sand-Yachting-0016-7.web.JPG|Sand-Yachting on Oostduinkerke beach
File:Oostduinkerke - Sint-Niklaaskerk 2.jpg|Sint-Niklaaskerk in Oostduinkerke
File:Oostduinkerke - Sint-Niklaaskerk 2.jpg|Sint-Niklaaskerk in Oostduinkerke
Cloned Paardenvisser by William Sweetlove (DSCF9833).jpg|Cloned Paardenvisser statue
Shrimp fishing Brabançon draft horse in Oostduinkerke (DSCF9699).jpg|[[Belgian Draught|Brabançon draft horse]] on the beach
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==References==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
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{{commons category|Oostduinkerke}}
*[http://www.visserijmuseum.be/ National Fishery Museum]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040919064938/http://www.visserijmuseum.be/ National Fishery Museum]
*[http://www.dekust.org/EN/visitor/resorts/ Map of the Flemish coast]
*[http://www.dekust.org/EN/visitor/resorts/ Map of the Flemish coast]
*[https://www.navigomuseum.be/en Website of the national fishing museum]
*[https://oostduinkerke.com/en/ Official website]


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[[Category:Populated places in West Flanders]]
[[Category:Populated places in West Flanders]]
[[Category:Populated places in Belgium]]
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Latest revision as of 20:00, 25 November 2023

Oostduinkerke
Deelgemeente
Former townhall Oostduinkerke
Former townhall Oostduinkerke
Coordinates: 51°07′13″N 2°40′43″E / 51.12028°N 2.67861°E / 51.12028; 2.67861
CountryBelgium
Province West Flanders
MunicipalityKoksijde
Population
 • Total8.534
 Source: NIS
Postal code
8670

Oostduinkerke (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌoːstˈdœy̯ŋkɛrkə]; French: Ostdunkerque [ɔstdœ̃kɛʁk]; West Flemish: Ôostduunkerke) is a place in the Belgian province of West Flanders, where it is located on the southern west coast of Belgium.

Once a municipality of its own, Oostduinkerke now is a sub-municipality in the municipality of Koksijde.

The name "Oostduinkerke" translates as 'East Dunkirk'. The town originally shared its name with the city of Dunkirk in current-day France; therefore, in the 13th century, 'Oost-' was added to its name to avoid confusion with its namesake further to the west.

Oostduinkerke lies amidst a dune area (approximately 2.4 km2; 1 sq. mi.), which is now a protected nature reserve.

Oostduinkerke's sandy beach stretches from 250 to 700 metres (270 to 800 yards) at ebb-tide and extends over 30 km (20 miles), via De Panne to the beach of Dunkirk (France), which explains why Oostduinkerke is popular with sand yachters and parakarters.[citation needed]

Shrimp fishing on horseback[edit]

Oostduinkerke is the only place in the world where horseback shrimping is practised.

Oostduinkerke is known for its shrimpers on horseback, a considerable tourist attraction. The practice was once common across the coastal areas of the North Sea, but today it is only present in Oostduinkerke, where 17 fishers remain active as of 2021.[1]

Sights[edit]

Oostduinkerke has several museums. The National Fishery Museum gives a historical survey of Flemish fishery and shows among other things scale models of fishing boats from 800 AD up to the present, and an original fisherman's cottage. Other museums are: 'The Key and Lock Museum' (a unique historical survey of 3,000 years of keys and locks), a regional museum 't Krekelhof (The cricket court in Dutch) (a huge collection of craft objects and curiosities from the 19th century), and Florishof (old crafts and folkloristic objects).

Oostduinkerke is also home to Koksijde Golf ter Hille, a par-72 golf course.

The British Military Cemetery (1940–1945) bears witness to British sacrifices in the Battle of Dunkirk.

Images[edit]

  • Oostduinkerke seaside apartments
    Oostduinkerke seaside apartments
  • Sand-Yachting on Oostduinkerke beach
    Sand-Yachting on Oostduinkerke beach
  • Sint-Niklaaskerk in Oostduinkerke
    Sint-Niklaaskerk in Oostduinkerke
  • Cloned Paardenvisser statue
    Cloned Paardenvisser statue
  • Brabançon draft horse on the beach
    Brabançon draft horse on the beach

References[edit]

  1. ^ Dansby, Angela (24 February 2021). "Europe's 500-year-old seafood tradition". BBC Travel. Retrieved 9 February 2022.

External links[edit]

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