Diksmuide is situated in the heart of the Flemish Westhoek on the river Yser, a simply astonishing holiday destination.
Cloth weaving and butter manufacturing made the city of Diksmuide rich in the previous centuries. Picturesque locations and the surprising heritage sites are still witnesses of these traditions, and you can discover many of them by taking the City Link Walk (http://toerisme.diksmuide.be/Pdf-brochure%20english/default.aspx?id=1547) which takes you though the historical city centre. You will walk past the Town Market Place with its famous Little Man in the Moon and Town Hall, the Beguinage, the old Fish Market, Saint-Nicholas Church, the Kleine Dijk and Grote Dijk (former quays), the old Flower Mills and the marina Portus Dixmuda.
Countless monuments, cemeteries and trenches also take you back to the horrors of the First World War, the Great War of 1914-1918. The Trench of Death and the Ysertower bring the old front line back to life and the statues of the Grieving Parents Diksmuide is situated in the heart of the Flemish Westhoek on the river Yser, a simply astonishing holiday destination.
Cloth weaving and butter manufacturing made the city of Diksmuide rich in the previous centuries. Picturesque locations and the surprising heritage sites are still witnesses of these traditions, and you can discover many of them by taking the City Link Walk (http://toerisme.diksmuide.be/Pdf-brochure%20english/default.aspx?id=1547) which takes you though the historical city centre. You will walk past the Town Market Place with its famous Little Man in the Moon and Town Hall, the Beguinage, the old Fish Market, Saint-Nicholas Church, the Kleine Dijk and Grote Dijk (former quays), the old Flower Mills and the marina Portus Dixmuda.
Countless monuments, cemeteries and trenches also take you back to the horrors of the First World War, the Great War of 1914-1918. The Trench of Death and the Ysertower bring the old front line back to life and the statues of the Grieving Parents bear a message of peace.
Endless vistas invite you to walk, hike or cycle through the surroundings or take a boat trip on the river Yser. You will discover charming villages, open spaces and nature reserves, and notice the creative and innovative techniques used in ancient farmhouses.
The fresh air is a sure recipe for a relaxed peace of mind, but epicures and gourmands will quickly discover the local specialties and treat themselves to some well deserved coziness. The many events in the region are perfect for this!
In short: Diksmuide, only 15km away from the North Sea shore and dunes, is a perfect mix of nature, culture and sheer enjoyment! We bid you welcome to our Buttercity Diksmuide and the Westhoek!
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