4 days in De Panne & Ieper (Ypres) Itinerary

Once a quiet fishing village, De Panne has become a buzzing beach resort with natural sand dunes that provide good views and an even better story. You'll find beachfront beer stalls and seaside activities along the coast of the North Sea.

Your day by day itinerary now includes PlopsaLand De Panne. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): get in on the family fun at PlopsaLand De Panne, get engrossed in the history at Vrij Vaderland, ponder the world of politics at Stadsbestuur van Veurne (Veurne) - Dienst Cultuur en Vrije Tijd, then find something for the whole family at PlopsaLand De Panne, then wander the streets of Dumont Quarter, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at De Panne Beach.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the De Panne trip itinerary planning tool.

Rosmalen, The Netherlands to De Panne is an approximately 3-hour car ride. In July in De Panne, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Ieper (Ypres).

Boasting remnants from the Middle Ages, the ancient city of Ieper in West Flanders offers attractions that are as historically significant as Ghent and Bruges, but with fewer crowds.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): get to know the resident critters at Bellewaerde. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Menin Gate Memorial, appreciate the history behind Saint Julien Memorial, then don't miss a visit to Tyne Cot Cemetery, and finally get engrossed in the history at Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917.

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Traveling by car from De Panne to Ieper (Ypres) takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 15°C. On the 29th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.