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Ypres
2019
EN
www.visit-ypres.com
Ypres In the past…
Ypres is a city with an especially rich and diverse past.
Ypres was a flourishing place of commerce during the
inspires
Middle Ages, when the city was one of the leading cloth
centres in Flanders, along with Bruges and Ghent. The
impressive Cloth Hall is evidence of these years of glory.
St. Martin’s Cathedral and the superb fortresses also date
back to this period.
The charming city was reduced to a huge pile of rubble
during the First World War. Ypres was almost completely
destroyed by four years of senseless violence but the
people of Ypres succeeded in rebuilding their city with an
appreciation for the history of the place.
In this guide...
Ypres inspires
Ypres remembers
Ypres buzzes
Ypres visits
Ypres exhibits
Ypres discovers
Ypres relaxes
Ypres expands
Ypres dines
Ypres stays
Ypres useful
Maps
Ypres Tourist Office
Grote Markt 34 | BE-8900 Ieper Today… a vibrant city
tel. 057 239 220 | toerisme@ieper.be The city is surrounded by a green belt, Ypres is a city with a small-town feel that
www.visit-ypres.com
ToerismeIeper ramparts and a superb area to explore can’t fail to charm. So many spots and
visit_ieper on foot. The largest memorial to the First museums to discover, so many pleasant
Colofon World War, the Menin Gate, is the spot cafés and splendid restaurants to try out
Coordination: where the Last Post is sounded every and so many delightful accommodation
Wesley Butstraen
evening at 8 o’clock, an unforgettable options offering you everything you need
Resto: experience. for an unforgettable stay.
Sophie Wicke
Graphic-design: The In Flanders Fields Museum and the Be sure to extend your visit to discover
Frederik Pattyn,
Bart Lemahieu Ypres Museum, both in the Cloth Hall on the Westhoek region! Explore the various
the Market Square, bring an overview options: the cycling network, the walks,
Photography:
Margaux Capoen, of more than 1000 years of Ypres history bike and car trips, other historic cities...
Westtoer & Toerisme Vlaanderen, in co-operation with the Merghelynck Welcome to all!
Jan D’Hondt B.AD
Museum.
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What lies in store for 2019?
Four intense years of commemorations are now behind us. Both
low-scale commemorations and major events placed our city in the
spotlights. Now these great commemorations are over, Ypres can
regain its composure. We continue to look back to the past in and
around the city, but also look ahead to the future.
Ypres received the label of ‘City of Peace’ after the papal visit of
1985. We want to promote this even more now: a tolerant city where
history is our basis for the future. A future for all people: families with
children, people in motion who still want to reflect on all the beauty
our region has to offer. Walking and cycling through the green rolling
landscape that breathes serenity.
Check out the Visitors’ Centre for Ypres and the Westhoek, in the Cloth Opening hours
Hall, to discover all the many treasures of Ypres, the Westhoek and Open every day from 9 am to 6 pm.
even across the French border. Thanks to the personalised welcome From 16 November to 31 March
you can count on even more recommendations for making your stay a from 9 am to 5 pm (saturday, sunday
memorable experience. The Ypres tourist office received the Q label for & public holidays from 10 am)
their high quality service. closed on 25/12 & 01/01.
YPRES 2019 | 3
Ypres
remembers
Centenary First World War
From October 1914 to October 1918 the First last remaining witness. Many museums, WWI Tourism + incentive, the focus has been
World War battlefield was just a few kilometres sites and relics tell today the history of 100 placed on a number of principles, such as
from Ypres city centre. No less than five years ago in order to never forget the past. respect, harmony, good hospitality, conso-
bloody battles were fought in the famous lidation, accessibility, internationalisation
Ypres Salient. 100 years ago, this war claimed Ever since 2014, the year in which the events and a universal message of peace.
600,000 victims in this part of the world. to mark the centenary of the First World War
Some 425,000 graves and the many names began, Ypres has taken pride in creating the • A comprehensive overview of
of missing people on monuments now bear best possible commemorative initiatives. After the planned events and exhibitions is
witness to this painful history. The present all, Ypres, the City of Peace, has many years of available on www.visit-ypres.com and
Ypres Salient landscape is therefore the only experience in this area. In the light of the www.flandersfields.be
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Last Post
Every evening at 8 pm precisely, the “Last Post” has been sounded
since 1928 under the imposing arches of the Menin Gate. After the
First World War, various grateful citizens decided to create the Last
Post Association. From January 1 to December 31 and in all weather
conditions the buglers of the Last Post Association play the “Last Post”.
On 11 November at 11 am a special Last Post ceremony takes place to
commemorate Armistice.
The Last Post Association has been organising two remembrance
concerts on 11 November under the name The Great War Remembered
for many years.
The Menin Gate Lions
• www.lastpost.be These lions are replicas of the original Menin Gate lions
which stood in this spot at the start of the First World War.
They stand as a permanent reminder of the gratitude of the
Australian people towards the people of Belgium for their
commitment to remembering Australia’s sacrifice.
The Last Post Association has developed a free app
to help keep visitors up-to-date with the latest news
about the daily tribute. Every day the app also offers
an opportunity to read the story of a specific soldier
who is referred to on the Menin Gate as missing.
• www.lastpost.be
YPRES 2019 | 5
SHARING HISTORY
PERSONAL STORIES
THE GATEWAY TO WORLD WAR I
IN FLANDERS
More than ever, YPRES and THE WESTHOEK have become a meeting
place where people come to explore the history of their ancestors or
native country. Where they can reflect both on HISTORY and the many
little yet grand PERSONAL STORIES of soldiers and civilians. As it is, the
IN FLANDERS FIELDS MUSEUM not only becomes a place of meeting,
but of exchange as well. A place where the story of a hundred years ago
is still being written... and shared, even today.
CLOTH HALL
GROTE MARKT 34
B 8900 YPRES - BELGIUM
YPRES WWW.INFLANDERSFIELDS.BE
SHARING InFlandersFieldsMuseum
HISTORY
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Friends of the
In Flanders Fields Museum
In addition to time-honoured series of ceremonies and events, the Friends of the In
Flanders Fields Museum association seeks to make a contribution from its own perspec-
tive to the message conveyed by the In Flanders Fields Museum, apart from being a key
WWI museum: a message of peace and tolerance. It makes this contribution thanks to its own activities and
voluntary work. The association now has over 600 members inside and outside Belgium. More information
on www.vriendeniff.be
Here are some scheduled activities by the Friends of the In Flanders Fields Museum for 2019:
10.01 CANTERBURY: ‘JAPAN AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR’
Prof. Dr. Jan Schmidt, KU Leuven:
24.01 POPPY PETALS: THE MEANING OF THE GREAT WAR IN 21ST CENTURY
BRITAIN
Kenniscentrum - Prof. Lucy Noakes, University of Essex
27.01 REMEMBRANCE GASTON BACCARNE, ZIVILARBEITER
31.01 BOOK PRESENTATION ACM/BELGIAN ARMORED CORPS
07.02 CANTERBURY: ‘TRENCH JOURNALISTS IN BELGIUM, BRITAIN AND
FRANCE’
Prof. Marysa Demoor & Dr. Cedric Van Dijck, Ghent University
07-08.02 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 1918 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC
Historical and Biomedical reflections, CC Het Perron
21.02 ‘TRACING THE BELGIAN REFUGEES’
Research project and database
14.03 BOOK PRESENTATION: ‘DE MONOGRAFIEËN VAN DE NAMENLIJST’
07.06 REDMOND WALK
15.06 COLLECTION DAY: ‘RECONSTRUCTION’
29.06-05.01.20 IFFM - ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: ‘FABRICE SAMYN (B)’
10.11 REMEMBRANCE SAPPER FRANK WILLIAM WILTSHIRE
All info can be found on https://www.facebook.com/VriendenFriendsIFF
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Ypres
#social
www.facebook.com/ToerismeIeper www.instagram.com/Visit_Ieper
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YPRES 2019 | 9
Ypres Always something
happening
buzzes
Ypres is buzzing with activities and opportunities for
socialising and also offers all kinds of other must-see
events.
10 | YPRES 2019JULY
05.07 - 07.07 IEPERFEST HARDCORE FESTIVAL
Ypres Hardcore Festival +-
05.07 - 06.07 PASSAGE PEKING TO PARIS MOTOR
CHALLENGE
12.07 - 14.07 FIESTA EUROPA
Sint-Maartensplein
28.07 ROUTE DES GÉANTS
Cycling race between Ypres and Saint-Omer (F)
MARCH AUGUST
15.03 - 24.03 KATTENFOOR - FUN FAIR 02.08 – 12.08 THUYNDAGFOOR - FUN FAIR
31.03 GENT – WEVELGEM 17.08 KIDS@YPRES
Cycling race 17.08 VLAANDEREN ZINGT
31.03 KATTENKOERS IEPER Singing at the Market Square
31.03 KOERS BOEZINGE 23.08 - 25.08 KANTIEN ROYAL
Foodtruckfestival - Esplanade
APRIL 23.08 LAST DAY OF THE WALKING EVENT
12 - 14.04 THE WINGED CITY AT THE IJZER
Circus and street theater at the centre of Ypres 31.08 HIGHLIGHT FESTIVAL
22.04 FLOWER MARKET
Market Square SEPTEMBER
25.04 ANZAC DAY 06.09 - 09.09 TOOGHEDAGEN
Fair and animation
MAY 06.09 - 07.09 FRIETROCK
05.05 WINGS FOR LIFE APPRUN Free festival at the Vandenpeereboomplein
08.05 REMEMBRANCE LIBERATION WWII 08.09 DWARS DOOR IEPER
26.05 PROCESSION OF THE HOLY BLOOD & IN FLANDERS FIELDS MARATHON
Voormezele 08.09 OPEN MONUMENTSDAY
26.05 DAY OF THE PARC 22.09 CAR-FREE SUNDAY
31.05 - 02.06 100 KM OF YPRES 22.09 THEATER IN HET ZADEL
Three days walking event
OCTOBER
JUNE 11 - 31.10 HALLOWEEN IN YPRES
02.06 McBRIDE RUN
14.06 - 16.06 BEACH VOLLEY NOVEMBER
14.06 - 17.06 CRAZY DAYS 10.11 ARRIVAL SAINT-MARTIN
fair and animation 11.11 REMEMBRANCE ARMISTICE
27.06 – 29.06 RENTIES YPRES RALLY 11.11 CONCERTS ‘THE GREAT WAR
www.ypresrally.com REMEMBERED’
27.06 – 29.06 YPRES HISTORIC RALLY 23.11 - 05.01.20 CHRISTMAS IN YPRES
DECEMBER
YPRES RALLY REGULARITY
Ypres Tourist Office cannot accept any responsibility for any changes to
the calendar of events. For up-to-date information visit:
www.visit-ypres.com
YPRES 2019 | 11To discover...
City walk with guide
Discover Ypres on one of the weekly city walks, on
Saturday or Sunday. View the current program on
www.toerismeieper.be or in the tourism department
in the Clothhall.
Meeting in Ypres
Four hotels in Ypres have set up an unique collaboration to develop a nice offer to
attract companies to choose Ypres for their Meeting or Incentive event. The hotels have
all facilities to accommodate meetings and Ypres has a wide range of activities to spend
in leisure time. Packages personalised to your wishes, budget, time but always with an
surprising touch.
More information on www.meetingieper.be
12 | YPRES 201905.05 WINGS FOR LIFE APPRUN
27 - 29.06 RENTIES YPRES RALLY
+ YPRES HISTORIC RALLY
23.08 LAST DAY OF THE WALKING EVENT AT THE IJZER
05 - 06.07 PASSAGE PEKING TO PARIS MOTOR CHALLENGE
12.2019 YPRES RALLY REGULARITY
YPRES 2019 | 13Ypres Cloth Hall,
Belfry, Carillon
visits
As an example and certainly as a reflection of its
power and wealth, the city decided in the 12th
century to have its public buildings constructed
in stone. This was done with a sense of ambition:
the Ypres Cloth Hall and Belfry were recognised
in the 13th century as being one of the most
impressive civil buildings in Europe!
The Cloth Hall was used as a place for selling
and storing cloth on the (now covered) waterway,
the River Ieperlee. Construction of the Cloth Hall
was completed in 1304. During the First World
The first floor of the Cloth Hall can be War the building was completely destroyed
reached through the In Flanders Fields except for a section of the tower and some walls.
Museum. A visit to the Museum can Reconstruction was supervised by architects
be combined with a trip to the Belfry J. Coomans and P.A. Pauwels. Some belfries
tower. The visitor centre for Ypres and are detached while others form part of a city
Westhoek, the Museum Research Centre, hall or cloth hall. The Ypres Belfry forms the
the Museum café and the Museum 70-metre high Cloth Hall Tower, stressing the
entrance are located on the ground floor. huge importance of the cloth trade, which was
See the ‘Museums’ section for further the basis of Ypres’ prosperity and power during
details about the Museum. Since the the Middle Ages. The Belfry was the safest and
summer of 2018 the Yper Museum is best-protected place in the city during the Middle
located in the Lakenhalle, access via the Ages. It was also used to store ‘laissez-passers’
Nieuwerck. and the treasury. The tower was also used as a
place to keep weapons and as a look-out post.
The base of the Ypres Belfry, the “Donkerpoort”,
managed to survive over the centuries and
through the First World War. It is the passage
under the belfry. Dating back to about 1200,
the sturdy vaults represent some of the very
rare remnants of medieval Ypres that managed
to survive the destruction during the war.
The Donkerpoort is also a prime example of
early Gothic architecture in Ypres. Above the
“Donkerpoort”, under the coat of arms, is a statue
of Our Lady of Thuyne, the city’s patron saint.
City Hall & Nieuwerck
The Nieuwerck was built in 1619 against the east
face of the Cloth Hall and City Hall. Resting on a
row of pointed arches with large cross windows
and a classical church window, this construction
still has a fairly Gothic appearance. However, the
decorations in the tympanums tend towards the
Renaissance. The first plans date back to 1570.
The building was restored in 1862 before being
completely destroyed on 22 November 1914,
except for the pillars. In 2018 the Yper Museum
with its entrance here, is a state of the art
museum about the rich history of Ypres. 2
14 | YPRES 2019Carillon Cloth Hall
Starting in the 13th and 14th centuries, centres
with city charters were allowed to own city
bells, including Ypres. The bells in the belfry
tower played a tune before striking the hour.
The number of bells steadily increased over the
centuries but the quality of them was inadequate.
After the First World War the bells became a
full grown carillon with 49 bells. They were
completely restored in 2012.
Besides the live sounds of the Ypres carillon, you
can also hear five other peace carillons from all
over the world.
Loughborough Carillon & War Memorial (Queen’s
Park, Loughborough, Leicestershire, UK)
The War Memorial Carillon Cape Town (City Hall,
Cape Town, South Africa)
The Peace Tower Carillon (Parliament, Ottawa,
Canada)
The University of Sydney War Memorial Carillon
(Sydney, Australia)
Carillon of the central library Catholic University of
Leuven (Mgr. Ladeuzeplein, Leuven)
The Wellington War Memorial and Carillon
(Wellington, New Zealand)
Bathurst’s War Memorial Carillon (Bathurst, New
South Wales, Australia)
Every Saturday at 14:00 hrs visitors have the
opportunity to enjoy a live concert provided by the
city carilloneur, Ludo Geloen. People visiting the
tower may even play a tune if they wish. 1
Be sure to download the free I Ieper app to
The numbers refer to their location on the city map. your smartphone or tablet. Immerse yourself in
The red line on the map gives a suggestion for an the rich past of Ypres thanks to the historically
individual city walk. important images showing the many places
waiting to be discovered.
> Available for iOS.
Old Seignory building
The facade of this 15th century building displays
a series of medallions representing the seven
deadly sins. It was temporarily used as a city hall
after the First World War. Now it is used as a
court house for the chamber of commerce. 6
YPRES 2019 | 15St. Martin’s Cathedral The cathedral is a former Episcopal church in Gothic style reconstructed after the First World War. Bishop Jansenius and Count Robert of Bethune, the ‘Lion of Flanders’, lie buried here. Cornelius Jansenius is the most famous Bishop of Ypres. His main work, ‘Augustinus’ remained unpublished until 1640, two years after his death. Jansenius wrote there that only God can have pity on our souls. Christians cannot save their souls themselves and may not “purchase” them by way of indulgences. The work by the Bishop of Ypres was condemned in 1642, mainly because of the influence of the Jesuits. The work was finally judged to be heretical and was prohibited by the Pope. Robrecht van Béthune passed away on 17 September 1322. He is the only Flemish count to be buried in Ypres, in deference to his express wish. He still enjoys the reputation of having been a popular and good-natured count, who fought for the independence of the cities and of Flanders, his county. The cathedral has a beautiful side altar with an altarpiece and the miracle statue of Our Lady of Thuyne. The cathedral is open to the public but not during services. The 100-metre tower is not open to the public. The Lapidarium next to the cathedral contains the older ruins of St. Martine’s deanery. One of the few remaining ruins in the city centre, the lapidarium is a permanent reminder of the destruction caused by the First World War. The death in 1937 of the city architect Jules Coomans may be one of the reasons why this monastery has not been rebuilt. The beautifully restored and huge painting by Joris Liebaert hangs in an aisle of the cathedral. It illustrates the stormy period of the Siege of Ypres in 1383 when the population of Ghent and the English fought over Ypres. The population of Ypres then invoked H. Mary for mercy. Apparently their prayers were heard because the siege was stopped. That was the origin of the worship of Our Lady of Thuyne. 3 16 | YPRES 2019
Menin Gate
This memorial in the form of a Roman
triumphal arch displays the names of
54,896 soldiers of the then British Empire
who went missing in action. This memorial
lists the names from the beginning of the
war until 15 August 1917. Soldiers reported
missing after 16 August 1917 until the end
of the war are mentioned on panels at
Tyne Cot Cemetery in Passchendaele. There
are 34,984 of them. The Menin Gate was
inaugurated on 24 July 1927 by Herbert
Plumer. The site of the Menin Gate was
occupied for centuries by another gate
that had different names throughout
history. The gate was originally called the
Hangwaertpoort and subsequently renamed
Antwerp Gate. When Sébastien Le Prestre
de Vauban established the ramparts in the
17th century, the gate was transformed,
assuming a classical appearance with
distinct Doric qualities. Napoleon paid a
visit to the city on 8 July 1803, whereupon
the gate was called the Napoleon Gate. In
1815 it was given its present name: Menin
Gate. It was demolished in 1862 and this
entrance was no more than 13 metres wide
in the ramparts.
During the First World War the British
troops marched through this “gate” to
defend the “Ypres Salient”. 8
Every evening at 8 o’clock the Last
Post is sounded under the Menin
Gate by buglers from the Last Post
Association.
YPRES 2019 | 17Saint-George’s
Memorial Church
This Anglican church was built in 1928-29 following the plans of
London architect Sir Reginald Blomfield. This “Memorial Church”
holds many reminders of the First World War. Everything down
to the furniture was donated by British associations, regiments or
individuals. After the Menin Gate, it is the most important monument
for the fallen in Ypres centre. The church is open to the public daily.
Next to the church is Eton School, which was built after WWI. For
several years this has catered for the children of British workers
seeing to the upkeep of the cemeteries. 4
Lille Gate
The Lille Gate forms part of the fortification lines around Ypres. It is
the oldest still standing city gate from the 14th century. Connecting
two parts of the Ypres ramparts, the Lille Gate is completed with
Burgundian towers. It separates the Major Canal from the Castle Canal
and is a combination of a water and land gate. On the left-hand side
of the Lille Gate is the entrance to the vaulted room, while on the
right-hand side is the lock chamber with lock dates for the streams
and moat waters. It is through this gate that the roughly 2.5 metre
deep River Ieperlee enters the city.
On the inside wall of the gate old signposts showing the way to British
cemeteries can still be seen. During the war the gate was one of the
key ‘passages’ to the front line and was used more frequently than the
Menin Gate as this path could be more effectively protected against
enemy artillery fire. The Lille Gate is also located on the route of the
ramparts, a walk amidst greenery around the centre of Ypres. 13
18 | YPRES 2019Ramparts Cemetery
This originally French military cemetery was used by the British from
February 1915 to April 1918. The cemetery still has 198 graves in which
163 Britons, 10 Canadians, 11 Australians and 14 New Zealanders
(including 10 Maoris) are laid to rest. Another four bodies were buried
there in 1999. 20
Reservoir Cemetery is another Commonwealth cemetery, a walking
distance away within the old Ypres city walls (19). Buried there are
2,614 war casualties, 1,035 of whom are unidentified. 19
Commonwealth War
Graves Commission
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is responsible for
identifying and seeing to the upkeep of the graves of members of the
Commonwealth forces who lost their lives during the two world wars.
Fishmarket
The Fish Market is a narrow cobbled square located between
They are also in charge of establishing and maintaining monuments
Boterstraat and Seminariestraat. You take Boterstraat to pass under
in memory of soldiers with no known graves. The headquarters
the Neptune Gate. The Ypres Fish Market obviously used to be a
located at 82 Elverdingestraat and 33 Menenstraat are open to visitors
place where fish was sold, but it is now better known as the ‘going-
seeking information about these cemeteries. 21
out’ district. In the old tollhouse (1899), also called Minckhuisje, the
fishmongers had to pay toll. A little further on are two covered stalls.
• tel. 057 223 636, www.cwgc.org
The Fish Gate with Neptune, god of the sea, was originally built in
1714 but was also destroyed in WWI and had to be rebuilt. 18
YPRES 2019 | 19De Kazematten military bakery into an officers’
information centre mess, command post, dressing
The difference between casemates and post and resting-place. De
souterrains is that the latter do not have Kazematten information centre
gun holes and are used as storage areas. in the Bollingstraat is located
Casemates were designed to accommodate behind St.-James Church, 100
artillery and thus had gun holes. Both were metres from the Menin Gate. natural surroundings that have developed
theoretically bombproof. The souterrains so close to the historical centre. Setting off
were known locally as ‘Kazematten’ and are The centre comprises five large rooms that from the souterrains you can easily reach the
still called that today. Starting in roughly have been restored and adapted with due ramparts to discover the rampart routes (see
1680 the souterrains were used as a military respect for the architectural past. Located ‘Walking/cycling/touring’). 26
bakery for the garrisons of various armies. there is an elegant pub operating under
the Sint-Bernardus (Watou) banner and
The rooms were so well protected that they offering local beers and snacks. The ‘Ten
even resisted the modern artillery systems decades of Ypres ramparts’ interpretation
used during the First World War. That is centre has been set up in room 4, offering
why, in October 1914, when the shelling of visitors the opportunity to discover the Ypres
Ypres began, the souterrains were used for rampart landscape with its unique historical
shelter. The British troops turned the old and cultural references and the beautiful
20 | YPRES 2019Kazematten
Houten Paard
The ‘Kazematten van het
Houten Paard’ (the casemates
of the wooden horse) were
built around 1680 following
the plans of Vauban, the great
military engineer of Louis XIV.
These 3 unique souterrains are
part of the 17th century walls
surrounding the city of Ypres.
Over the centuries these
souterrains were used to store
ammunition and military
equipment, and were used as
sleeping quarters and shelter for
the troops who defended Ypres
during the many sieges.
The British troops during
the First World War used the
souterrains as an officers’ mess.
Their command headquarters
and field hospital were also
based in ‘Hotel de Remparts’,
as the casemates were ironically
called. It was also the home
of the famous British trench
gazette ‘The Wipers Times’. And
now there is a micro brewery
operating under the Sint-
On Saturday afternoon the brewer will take you on Bernardus (Watou) banner in
a tour of the brewery and obviously top the visit off this unique location. 23
with a tasting session of Wipers Times 14, 16 and
Grottenbeer. An English tour is possible at 4 pm.
• Houtenpaard 1, 8900 Ieper, www.kazematten.be
Ammunition dump
The ammunition dump dates back to 1817 and was built on the
foundations of a former French ammunition dump by the army of the
Netherlands under William I. The building survived WWI, and was
restored in 1998. The ammunition dump marks the end of the ramparts
route. 35
YPRES 2019 | 21Around Three entry points along the Ypres Salient Frontline tell the
story of this particular location. The entry points are free
and have all an introductionary film and well documentated
Ypres
information panels. They are also the starting points for
hiking trails to explore the Salient landscape.
North Entry Point
+ Yorkshire Trench & dug-out
The northern entry point is located in the reconstructed farm Klein
Zwaanhof, where you will be able to see authentic war material in
addition to the film. You can set off from here to take a 2.8 km walk Map experience
past the small cemeteries created after the gas attack in 1915 and as the Ypres Salient
far as the reconstructed Yorkshire Trench & Dug-Out. A new map is available that provides an overview
of the entry points along the Ypres Salient. It
• Kleine Poezelstraat 6, 8904 Boezinge also shows all the remembrance trees along the
frontline. That map is the ideal tool to explore the
Ypres salient.
22 | YPRES 2019South Entry Point + Hill 60
The South entry point is situated in the splendid De Palingbeek
provincial domain. You can first go exploring through The Bluff
crater-filled landscape then take a walk as far as the highly rated
Hill 60 site and the huge Caterpillar crater. A beautiful 4 km walk.
• Provincial Domain, Palingbeekstraat, 8902 Zillebeke
Hill 60, Zwarteleenstraat, 8902 Zillebeke
App
The free Ypres Salient 1914-1918 app can be used to
discover all the remembrance trees on the historical aerial
photographs. You can also follow the hiking trail Ypres
Salient North. Available for tablet and smartphones.
Highly recommended!
East Entry Point
+ Hooge Crater
The entry point along the eastern Ypres Salient is located in front of
the Hooge Crater Museum. Apart from the very informative film, you
can also discover information about the many chateau estates that
used to exist in and around Ypres.
A walking tour is available here, taking you past distinctive
monuments and the hidden craters of Bellewaarde Ridge.
• Hooge Crater Museum, Meenseweg 467, 8902 Zillebeke
YPRES 2019 | 23Ypres Salient - Langemark (students in particular), Vladslo
(Käthe Kollwitz group of statues), Hooglede
> In the immediate vicinity of the centre
is Bedford House Cemetery (Rijselseweg)
cemeteries and Menin-Wevelgem. Saint-Charles de or Menin Road South Military Cemetery
No Belgian or German cemeteries are Potyze is a French military cemetery along (Meenseweg).
to be found within the Ypres area. The Zonnebeekseweg, where over 4,000 French
largest Belgian cemetery in this part of troops are laid to rest. There are some 75 Further out is Tyne Cot Cemetery, the biggest
the world is located in Houthulst. In the Commonwealth war cemeteries in the Ypres Commonwealth cemetery, in Passendaele
Westhoek region, Belgian cemeteries can area. (Zonnebeke).
be found in Oeren, Hoogstade, Keiem,
Ramskapelle, Steenkerke, West-Vleteren and
De Panne. German cemeteries are located in
Remembrance Trees
As many as 138 remembrance trees have been planted along the
Ypres Salient in spots where the first front lines cross a (public) road
or path. The trees are recognisable from the metal-coloured baskets
surrounding them. Red baskets indicate the German front line and
blue the Allied (French and/or British) front line. These colours reflect
the colours featured on the frontline maps. Most of the baskets have
an information board showing historical photographs of the spot
where they stand and details about the location of the front lines.
Canal Embankment
John McCrae Site
The famous ‘Essex Farm Cemetery’, also on the Ypres-Yser Canal,
is where John McCrae wrote his world-famous ‘In Flanders Fields’
poem on 2 and 3 May 1915, in the infirmary to which he was assigned.
Today, you can also visit the canal embankment itself besides the
military cemetery and the fortified shelters in the canal banks.
Information signs and a signposted walking path lead you through
this important site. 15 year-old Joe Strudwick, one of the youngest
British fallen, is also buried here. Permanently open, accessible via
the Diksmuidseweg.
24 | YPRES 2019Ypres Ypres is definitely a city where you can spend hours
wandering around museums and never get bored. There
are the municipal museums, including the In Flanders
exhibits
Fields Museum as the highlight and the perfect location
as starting point from which to explore our region. Two
Ypres municipal museums are located in the Cloth Hall, the
permanent In Flanders Field Museum and the brand new
Ypres Museum. There also is the municipal Merghelynck
Museum in the centre of Ypres.
Ypres and the Westhoek also boast numerous highly rated
private museums. A complete list of museums is
available at www.visit-ypres.com for Ypres and at
www.flandersfields.be for the Westhoek.
YPRES 2019 | 25In Flanders Fields Museum
Cloth Hall | Grote Markt 34, 8900 Ypres
tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 | flandersfields@ieper.be
www.inflandersfields.be
Over 100 years ago, the Ypres region was the backdrop to one of the
bloodiest battles in history. Now the last witnesses have died too, the
In Flanders Fields Museum is more than ever the gateway to the First
World War in Flanders. The In Flanders Fields Museum brings visitors
face-to-face with the consequences of the Great War. It confronts
young and old alike with life and death in the Ypres front line area.
The exhibition with fascinating video projections, unique sound bites
and state-of-the-art multimedia applications immerses you in an
experience showing what life was like on the front line. All visitors are
provided with poppy bracelets with which to discover four personal
stories of ‘ordinary people’ in the Great War. Log in to get in touch
with your peers in the war a century ago. 2
Open:
1 April - 15 November | 10 am to 6 pm
16 November - 31 March | 10 am to 5 pm, closed on Monday
Tickets are sold until 1 hour before closing time.
Closed:
25/12, 01/01 &
2 weeks after the Christmas holiday: (06/01/20 - 20/01/20)
Admission:
Adults: 10,00 euro
Youth 7 to 18 years of age: 5,00 euro
youth 19 to 25 years of age: 6,00 euro
Children under 7 years of age: free of charge
Visit to the belfry tower: + 2,00 euro
For kids to visit the Flanders Fields Museum (10-12 years)
ANDREW’S DREAM MUSEUM
Andrew is a little boy who lives in Ypres. Just before the In
Flanders Fields Museum opens, Andrew goes on a private
visit with his dad. Andrew’s dad works at the museum.
Andrew is completely overwhelmed by what he sees. The next
day, after a restless night, he runs through the house all day,
from the shed to the cellar. By the evening, Andrew opens his
EXPO own Dream Museum in his room. Andrew collected ordinary
objects from his everyday life which recalls him of something
25/10/18 – 15/11/19
he saw in the museum.
‘To End all Wars? From Final Offen-
The museum guide Andrew’s Dream Museum is available in
sive to the Treaty of Versailles, the
the museum shop (€ 14,95).
overview of WWI.’
26 | YPRES 2019Yper Museum
Cloth Hall, Grote Markt 34, Ypres
tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 | ypermuseum@ieper.be
www.ypermuseum.be
The brand new Ypres Museum in the majestic Cloth Hall of Ypres is a Open:
fascinating sight. Here you will re-experience ten centuries of Ypres 1 April - 15 November | 10 am to 6 pm
and the Westhoek, a story of trial and error. You will discover the 16 November - 31 March | 10 am to 5 pm,
medieval metropolis on an interactive and quirky route. closed on Monday
Tickets are sold until 1 hour before closing time.
A never before shown, unique collection illustrates how the regional Closed:
population lived in one of the most prosperous cities of Europe. 25/12, 01/01 & 2 weeks after the Christmas holiday:
The Ypres Museum brings the complete story of the city and region for (20/01/20 - 06/02/20)
the first and only time, sometimes at the centre of European history, Admission:
sometimes in the margin. Adults: 7,00 euro
Youth 7 to 18 years of age: 3,50 euro
After an insane 14th century of conflict and disease, the city rises and youth 19 to 25 years of age: 4,00 euro
profiles itself as a major fortified city. Children and young people also Children under 7 years of age: free of charge
enjoy life here. A wristband with a cat’s paw makes a visit to the Ypres Combined tickets with the In Flanders Fields
Museum personal, playful and attractive! 31 Museum:
Adults: 13,00 euro
Youth 7 to 18 years of age: 6,00 euro
youth 19 to 25 years of age: 8,00 euro
Children under 7 years of age: free of charge
YPRES 2019 | 27Merghelynck Museum Merghelynckstraat 2, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 239 220 | www.visit-ypres.com Housed in a ‘hotel’ dating back to 1774, the Hotel- Museum Merghelynck was designed by Lille architect Thomas Gombert in a transition style from rococo to neoclassicism. After the First World War this mansion house was faithfully restored. The Hotel-Museum Merghelynck is probably Ypres’ least known, but probably most exceptional museum. This is where Arthur Merghelynck opened his private museum in 1894, dedicated to the lifestyle of the nobility in the 18th century. After years of renovation work, the rooms and lounges of the Merghelynck Museum are restored to their former glory. The magnificent restoration of the different rooms and furniture will be exposed again. The museum can only be visited with a guide on reservation. 15 Research centre Cloth Hall | Sint-Maartensplein 3, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0)57 239 450 | kenniscentrum@ieper.be The In Flanders Fields Museum’s WWI Research Centre provides an opportunity for visitors to delve deeper into this dramatic period of world history, offering them the chance to research not only the background to major world events but also highly personal or local historical circumstances. The Research Centre is also the centre of Historical and Archaelogical Aerial Photography. Also the Peace Service of the City of Ypres has it’s office in the centre. Open: 1 april – 15 november | mon, tue, thu and fri from 1 pm to 5 pm + wed from 9 am to 12 am and 1 pm to 5 pm 16 november - 31 march | tue, thu and fri from 1 pm to 5 pm + wed from 9 am to 12 am and 1 pm to 5 pm (closed on Mondays) Closed: 25/12/19 – 20/01/20 28 | YPRES 2019
Hooge Crater Museum
Meenseweg 467, 8902 Zillebeke/Ieper
tel. 057 468 446 | www.hoogecrater.com
An unique WWI museum housed in a restored church is situated on
the spot where one of the most violent battles took place in Ypres was
fought and opposite of the ‘Hooge Crater Cemetery’.
The reconstructions of war scenes, the extensive collection of weapons,
the equipment and unique photographs are what make this museum a
must-see destination!
You can also enjoy an impressive collection of sculpted cases or
Front Line Hooghe ‘trench-art’ in the delightful cafeteria. Under the title ‘Simply the
Open Air Museum best private museum in Flanders Fields’ this museum guarantees
Next to the Hotel Kasteelhof ‘t Hooghe | Meenseweg 481, 8902 Zillebeke a satisfying and educational visit about the Great War! The freely
tel. +32 (0)57 468 787 | www.hotelkasteelhofthooghe.be accessible entry point is located in front of the Hooge Crater Museum.
Here you can enjoy a film showing the historical events that unfolded at
A surprising number of war relics have been discovered and are now the ’t Hooghe site and Bellewaerde Ridge. This is also the starting point
carefully exhibited together with photographs of ‘the Hooghe during for a hiking trail to these sites.
the Great War. There are also a few authentic bunkers in “Front Line
Hooghe”, one of which is open to visitors. Open:
from 10 am to 6 pm
Open: Closed:
10 am to 7 pm Mondays and January
Price: Admission:
1,00 euro/pers. 5 euro/pers.
YPRES 2019 | 29Ypres
Walking/cycling/touring
You are invited to set off on a voyage of discovery to Ypres
and the surrounding area. If you are keen on hiking,
discovers
cycling, sailing , ‘a bit of everything’ or you prefer to
drive around in the car… you are spoiled for choice in and
around Ypres.
You can enjoy one of the signposted walking, bike or car
trips. More adventurous souls can make their own way
around the new cycling network or the Ypres Salient
hiking network.
It’s also very worthwhile squeezing in the fun experience
of rowing on the Ypres moat water.
30 | YPRES 2019By car...
Ypres Salient Route
The Ypres Salient is a curved front line which formed around the city
of Ypres in the First World War. A tourist car route of 70 kilometres
was mapped out along that line. This route will take you to the most
famous sites that remind of the war years ‘14 - ‘18, such as the John
Mac Crae site, the German cemetery in Langemarck, Tyne Cot Cemetery
in Passchendaele, the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 in
Zonnebeke and Hill 60 in Zillebeke.
This route is part of six routes on the 14-18 theme in the Westhoek.
The others are: Yser front (Nieuwpoort and Diksmuide), Front life
(Poperinge and Heuvelland), Pioneer (Zonnebeke, Wervik, Comines
and Wervicq Sud/Fr.), Free fatherland (Veurne) - and No man’s land
(Diksmuide and Langemarck-Poelkapelle).
All of them are sold at the Ypres Tourist Office.
> This map is on sale in the Tourist Office (6,00 euro).
There are also several private companies that
organize daily tours in minibuses accompanied
by a guide.
• www.visit-ypres.be
YPRES 2019 | 31By bike...
Cycling network for
the Westhoek region
A cycling network comprises a series of bicycle paths signposted
in both directions. Each connecting point has a panel showing the
number of the connecting points and directions for reaching the
following intersection.
With the useful cycling network map of the Westhoek you create your
own cycling route. By connecting the intersections you can set the
distance and destination(s). The cycling network map of the Westhoek,
in addition to the other three in the province West Flanders, are for
sale at the tourist office.
All network maps are on sale in the Tourist Office (18,00 euro)
Peace route
This 45 km long and entirely signposted cycling route starts
and ends in Ypres. The route follows the Ypres Salient, the
arched front line around Ypres, and first takes you to the
provincial domain De Palingbeek and the sites of Hill 60
and Hill 62. You then proceed to Zonnebeke and the British
Tyne Cot Cemetery. You then go on to Langemark and to the
German Studentenfriedhof. The return ride takes you along
Essex Farm Cemetery, where John McCrae wrote his war
poem “In Flanders Fields”.
> This map is on sale at the Tourist Office (2,00 euro).
32 | YPRES 2019On foot... Apps
I Ieper
You can discover the rich treasures of Ypres digitally. The
Ramparts application I Ieper shows you Ypres of the past through
The ramparts of Ypres are the best preserved in our original image material on your smartphone or tablet. This
country. Their story started ten centuries ago when the application takes you on a trip through the city centre and
town originated on the banks of the Ieperlee. Initially, the gives you interesting info.
ramparts were little more than an earth wall with moats.
Later stone walls and towers were added. Later still they Running city
developed into a complex structure with bastions, advance You can now also discover the
redoubts, moats and walls. The signposted route is 2.6 city of Ypres while running.
km long and will lead you along a quiet 90 minute walk. Put on your running shoes,
Along the route 23 information panels provide information download the app, choose one
on the various facets of Vauban’s ramparts. You can start in of the two proposed routes,
the Kazematten Information Centre. plug in your headphone, and
off you go.
> Pick up the free map of the ramparts route at the Visitors
Centre in the Cloth Hall. There is a route of 5.5 km (in the city centre) and one of 10.2
km. You will receive spoken instructions about the route and
fun bits of information on the places you run past.
An original and athletic way to get better acquainted with
Ypres.
> Both apps are available in the Apple Store and Google
Play.
YPRES 2019 | 33Hiking trails from
the Ypres Salient entry points
There are three free accessible entry points along the Ypres Salient frontline; North, East and South. These three points
let you discover that specific piece of landscape during the war and each of them focuses also on a different theme.
> Entry Point North + Yorkshire Trench& Dug-Out (Kleine Poezelstraat 6, 8904 Boezinge)
> Entry Point East + Hooge Crater Museum (Meenseweg 467, 8902 Zillebeke)
> Entry Point South + Hill 60 (Provincial Domain De Palingbeek/The Bluff, access via Palingbeekstraat, 8902 Zillebeke)
> Hiking booklets for the three trails are available at the Tourist Office.
Citygolf Ieper
Urban Golf
With a simple game of golf you can get to know Ypres
in an original way.You target a well-placed hole with
(light) balls that you try to reach in as few strikes as
Or by boat... possible. You can measure your ‘golfing skills’ against
those of your friends, colleagues or family in a fun
Ypres also offers various sailing options. You can hire a rowing boat game. Book citygolf or urban golf on www.citygolf.be
at the Pacific Eiland restaurant (Eiland 2, www.pacificeiland.be) from or www.outsideadventure.be.
April to October for a short trip on the moat water.
Ypres also has a small marina featuring renovated pontoons, 30 jetties
and various facilities.
• www.jachthaven-ieper.be
The Yzerstar organises boat trips between Ypres and Diksmuide.
• www.seastar.be
For water sports you can get in touch with the Sporttrack organisation
close to Dikkebusvijver
• www.sporttrack.be
34 | YPRES 2019Ypres
provincial domain
De Palingbeek
Information Centre De Palingbeek
relaxes
Vaartstraat 7, 8902 Zillebeke | tel. +32 (0)57 230 840
bc.palingbeek@west-vlaanderen.be
www.west-vlaanderen.be/palingbeek
www.astrolab.be
De Palingbeek provincial estate is located 5
kilometres from Ypres, in the centre of the hilly
Ypres Salient. The property takes its name from a
stream that flows into the Oude Vaart (Old Canal).
Every visit to this green oasis is surprisingly
different, with opportunities to discover natural
wonders, landscapes steeped in history, the
higher realms of the AstroLAB IRIS observatory or
the hustle and bustle of the environmental farm.
The green area around the Oude Vaart was
developed into a spacious 250-hectare estate. As
a result of this expansion this area is now home
to a wealth of plant and animal life. Extensive
signposted hiking trails lead you to the most
beautiful spots. There is a large café for a quick
bite or a larger dinner. The Bluff, Caterpillar and
Hill 60 have been drastically modified against
the background of the WWI commemoration
activities. At this ‘South entry point’ you can see
a thought-provoking cinematic insight into the
formation of the southern Ypres Salient from Hill
60 to Sint-Elooi. Pay a trip to Information Centre
De Palingbeek to discover the estate’s rich past.
The environmental farm’s vegetable garden has
become an authentic closed-loop system.
Information Center:
1 February to 31 March: from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm
From 2 April till 5.30 pm
Closed on Saturdays.
July & August: every day from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm
September to 5 November: from 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Closed on Saturdays.
From 6 November till 4.30 pm
YPRES 2019 | 35Bellewaerde, a day Looking forward
full of family fun!
Easter Eggs hunt
Where can you go for a fun day out for the whole family? From 06/04 till 22/04 (2 pm - 4 pm)
Bellewaerde, of course! Enjoy thrilling rides, marvel Join us to find Easter eggs and you will be rewarded with a bag full of
at exotic animals and relax in stunningly beautiful delicious Jacques chocolate eggs!!
surroundings: Bellewaerde has it all!
Summer Nocturnes
Fancy water fun? 20 en 27/07, 3, 10, 17, 24 en 31/08 (10 am - 10 pm)
Bellewaerde Aquapark that’s a splashing adventure for Enjoy fun for longer on those summer Saturdays.
young and old. Go and discover a green environment and
glide from one crazy water attraction into another. Halloween Fiësta Mortal
For the opening calendar and more information, go to 12, 13, 19 en 20/10, en van 26/10 t.e.m. 3/11
aquapark.bellewaerde.be. Bellewaerde Halloween-style will make you shudder with fun.
• Meenseweg 497, 8902 Zillebeke
tel. 057 468 686 - www.bellewaerde.be
36 | YPRES 2019Ypres
Expands
Enjoy the Westhoek
The Westhoek is a lavish patchwork of polders and hills.
Take a stroll through picturesque streets full of timeless
stories, listen to the variety of tones emanating from
the carillon. Village squares flaunting themselves in the
shadow of their steeples. The Great War is never far away
here. The roads and fields abound with never-to-be-
forgotten stories and remnants of the conflict.
Ask for “Great War” booklet” or the WWI map to find out
more about the First World War.
• www.flandersfields.be
Westhoek KD’s
Child-friendly cycling routes and walking trips, treasure hunts in the
woods, donkey rides or a trip with a covered wagon on the roads of
Flanders. The Westhoek offers many child-size activities, from the
smallest to teenagers. Children who are staying in the Westhoek with
their parents or grandparents are spoilt even more. They get to know
The Big Craving the region in a fun and educational way and they are transformed into
If you like endless delight, you have to be in the Westhoek. real Westhoek KDs. All the magic tricks are included in the holiday
Here, you can enjoy tasty regional dishes and a delicious book for Westhoek KDs that awaits you at your accommodation.
regional beer, a Picon or a pleasant wine from the
Heuvelland. Preferably in one of the many, cosy estaminets.
• www.westhoekkd.be
Tasting with your eyes closed or enjoying good food with a
wide smile is always a feast here.
• www.toerismewesthoek.be
YPRES 2019 | 37Ypres Ypres is synonym for endless (quiet) delight.
In addition to the museums, tourist attractions and other
visitor tips Ypres will also seduce you with fun, quirky shops,
enjoys
heavenly accommodation and the most delicious addresses
for a (regional) bite or drink. Immerse yourself and become
a quiet Ypres addict!
38 | YPRES 2019Ypres shops... Open Door days
02 & 03.03.2019
Crazy Days
14.06 - 17.06.2019
Ypres guarantees a broad shopping range During the first weekend in March, an open Crazy Days 14 through to 17 June 2019 During
concentrated around the Market Square. door weekend will be organised for all the the second weekend of June Ypres and the
There is a good mix of chainstores, local Ypres retailers.Visitors get the chance to get boroughs are under the spell of the Crazy
shops and specialist shops. Ypres merchants acquainted with the extensive and varied Days. A few weeks before the start of the
offer you delicacies of the region, high quality array of shops in Ypres. official Sales period this fair is THE perfect
and modern branded clothing and the most time to make your summer purchases.
unusual gifts for those who stayed behind at Easter action Besides that you can combine shopping with
home. www.shop-in-ieper.bee 20 & 21.04.2019 drinks on a pleasant terrace and lots of great
Many Easter bunnies are merrily hopping animation.
Valentine’s day around during the Easter weekend and
08.02 - 16.02.2019 reserve lots of treats for the shoppers.
From 8 to 16 February the town will be
painted red. Cupid lands in Ypres too and
fires his arrows at random. Curious to see
how many hearts will beat faster? Keep an
eye on the Facebook page ‘Shop in Ypres’.
Christmas
animations
and festivities
23.11.2019 - 05.01.2020
Tooghedagen Halloween in Ypres Fans of twinkling Christmas lights and magic
decorated Christmas shop windows will be
06 - 09.09.2019 11 - 31.10.2019 delighted in Ypres in the festive period.
The second weekend of September Ypres and Ypres is immersed in a Halloween
More than 10,000 skaters glide over the
municipalities celebrate the Tooghe Dagen. atmosphere for 3 weekends from 13 October.
indoor ice skating rink at the foot of the
That means great shopping in a historic Halloween decoration, witches, spider
Belfry tower, and the Christmas market itself
environment. At the start of the new school webs, pumpkins, decorated shop windows...
attracts many visitors who come to enjoy
year this is the ideal moment to get to know everyone pulls out all the stops!
the typical Christmas products in the typical
the latest collections in our Ypres shops. We welcome a new attraction this year.
chalets.
Christmas shoppers have the chance to win
beautiful prizes in the end of year actions in
the centre of Ypres.
YPRES 2019 | 39Ypres sleeps...
The Ypres hoteliers are true ambassadors of ‘their city and their
region’. They are perfectly placed to give great inside tips. They will
take the time to welcome you and help you on your way.
There is a broad range of accommodation on offer in Ypres.
Sleep tight
There are lots of guest rooms, from basic to luxury, where you are
always treated to a hearty breakfast. The high quality hotels, from
three to four stars, are destined for smaller parties and larger groups.
There are spacious furnished holiday homes in historic buildings. You
can find them both in the heart of the city and the rolling landscape
around Ypres. There is also a camping site amidst the greenery near
the Ypres ramparts and a car camping site park near Zillebekevijver.
You can consult the full list on www.visit-ypres.com. You can also
book your accommodation there.
40 | YPRES 2019Ypres drinks...
Ypres is part of the Westhoek and the Westhoek is
synonymous with plenty of regional beer.
Under the title Tournée Locale, Beer experience in the
Westhoek, the region wants to profile as a real beer
region. Our beers are made with local hops. Hop farmers
and hop plants around Poperinge characterise the local
landscape and provide the golden basic product.
If you’re not such a beer fan, why not try one of the wines
from the Heuvelland or from Steenstraete?
The many cosy Ypres pubs will welcome you with open
arms.
You can visit the brewery De
Kazematten (Houten Paard 1, Ieper)
every Saturday afternoon. You can
join the English guided tour at 4 pm
followed by a beertasting.
Beer cycling routes
Tournée Locale is also the name of the cycle pocket with four mapped -out beer cycling
routes in the Westhoek. Any route, along the intersections of the cycling network, takes
Adress: Houten Paard 1, 8900 Ieper
you past breweries, pubs and large-scale beer bottles with interesting info and anecdotes
www.kazematten.be
on regional beers. This free ‘beer cycling pocket guide’ is available from Tourist Office.
Ypres breweries
- Leroy Breweries
Leroy unites the former breweries Van Eecke from Watou and Het Sas from Boezinge.
The breweries cannot be visited but their creations such as Sas Pils, Yperman,
Hommelbier and Kapittel can be enjoyed in many local pubs.
- Brewery De Kazematten
Brewery De Kazematten is unique not only because of its location, in the Houten
Paard (Ypres) casemates, but also because of its story. They brew Wipers Times 14,
Wipers Times 16 (beers named after the war newspaper being printed here in WWI)
and Grottenbier.
YPRES 2019 | 41Ypres Besides history and charm Ypres also exudes
gastronomy and hospitality! The large choice of
restaurants in and around Ypres provides a well-filled
dines
menu. In summer one of the many terraces invites you
to long, leisurely outdoor meals while the cosy winter
months welcome you indoors in beautiful interiors to
sample the most delicious dishes for hours.
Our restaurants will turn you into an YPREScurean that
much is sure!
Delights from here
Ypres has various producers of local delights:
- Hoeve Zuid Bellegoed, Rijselseweg 85, Ypres
- Tuinsappen Lombaerts Calville, Slijpstraat 1, Voormezele
- Wijngoed Zilvercruys, Diksmuidseweg 530, Boezinge
You will find an extensive overview of the Ypres restaurants on the
next pages with something for everyone.
Tea-room inside seating capacity accessible by wheelchair users
Snackbar/foodbar terrace seating capacity toilet for wheelchair users
Restaurant price menus (excl. drinks) specialties
Brasserie price children’s menu
Bar
Banquet room
42 | YPRES 2019À l’Envers
Patersstraat 2 | 8900 Ieper | tel. +32(0)489 026 081
info@alenvers.be | www.alenvers.be
kitchen open from 17.30 - 22 hrs., zondag 12 - 14 hrs. and 17.30 - 22 hrs. |
closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
This cosy restaurant is located in the centre of Ieper. The chef’s passion for cooking
can be found in the different combinations of flavours, textures, scents and colours,
prepared with fresh products. With her experience, the hostess creates an enjoyable
and homely atmosphere.
30 8 € 20 - € 40 € 10 yes yes
Menu Á l’Envers and seasonal suggestions
Ariane
Slachthuisstraat 58/60 | 8900 Ieper | tel. +32(0)57 218 218
info@ariane.be | www.ariane.be
kitchen open till 21 hrs. | closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays
Family restaurant with friendly service and an original menu. Wonderful restaurant
driven by an excellent team in a contemporary atmosphere with garden, terrace, cosy
(lockable) veranda’s and orangeries with an open feeling. Banquets up to 50 people.
New since 2018: ‘The tAble’: unique concept with a sliding table: fun fun fun!
Annual Holiday: 01/01/19 - 06/01/19 & 20/12/19 - 31/12/19
110 70 € 17 - € 60 € 10 yes yes
Au Miroir
Grote Markt 12 | 8900 Ieper | tel. +32(0)57 204 788
jan@aumiroir.be | www.aumiroir.be
kitchen open till 22 hrs.
Customer friendly, located centrally on the Grote Markt of Ypres, good service, sun
terrace. Homemade dishes and snacks.
100 80 € 25 € 10 no no
B’Artiest
Fochlaan 18 | 8900 Ieper | tel. +32(0)57 365 588
info@bartiest.be | www.bartiest.be
kitchen open till 21 hrs. | closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday afternoon
Meet, talk, laugh, enjoy!
44 22 € 12 - € 24 € 8 - € 10 yes yes
YPRES 2019 | 43Bistro Bloesem
Kiekenmarkt 7 | 8900 Ieper | tel. +32(0)57 366 132
bloesem@outlook.be | www.bistrobloesem.be
kitchen open till 21 hrs. | closed on Monday and Tuesday (open for groups)
Calm and cozy atmosphere. We have a lounge available for different kinds of parties
up to 60 people. In summertime we have an alluring terrace
36 36 € 18 - € 30 no no
Brasserie De Kazematten
Bollingstraat 1 | 8900 Ieper | tel. +32(0)57 469 462
info@brasseriedekazematten | www.brasseriedekazematten.be
kitchen open 11 - 22 hrs. | closed on Mondays
€ 12 - € 15 yes yes
well-groomed bistro food
Captain Cook
Menenstraat 3 | 8900 Ieper | tel. +32(0)57 368 650 - +32(0)495 866 739
goloyeral@hotmail.com | www.captaincook.be
kitchen open till 23 hrs. | closed on Mondays
Restaurant Captain Cook is situated between the Market Square and the Menin Gate.
Fish , meat and pasta dishes are our specialties. Also home made fresh pizza’s, Flemish
stew, cold and warm starters. The cosy interior takes you to the adventures of the
explorer Captain Cook. Ideal for groups
105 € 8 - € 32 €7 yes yes
Crispy salmon, Flemish stew, steaks, pizzas, grill
Découverte
Lange Torhoutstraat 22 | 8900 Ieper | tel. +32(0)57 489 248
resto.decouverte@hotmail.com | www.decouverte-ieper.be
kitchen open till 20.30 hrs.
closed on Tuesday evenings, Wednesdays, Saturday afternoons
Creative kitchen with a central space for original wines. In summertime you can enjoy
our terrace along the rampart wall. You can also stay the night in our modern B&B
44 30 € 30 - € 45 / € 57 - € 70 no no
Seasonal exclusive kitchen
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