Discover the many assets of our rural surroundings
Our Bed & Breakfast is the perfect base to explore Boezinge, Ypres and its surroundings. Put on your walking shoes or jump on your bike to discover the rich war history of the region. Or follow one of the many cycling routes in the area that offer you a surprising view of the rural surroundings. You can also go out by car and discover numerous picturesque Westhoek villages. With the following tips, your holiday will be filled in no time!
Hiking
Where the windmills adorn the horizon, stands the Klein Zwaanhof. This farmstead sits on two British trenches dating from 1915 and 1917, and is the starting point for your exploration of a piece of frontline territory in the north of the Ypres Salient.
The 2.8 km walk takes you along a series of commemorative trees representing the Allied front line. The route also takes in two military cemeteries: Colne Valley and Caesar's Nose.
Yorkshire Trench & Dug-Out is the highlight of this walk. Via the Writers' Path you walk towards the restored trench which was only discovered in 1992. History lies right at your feet here and leaves a deep impression.
For many local walkers, the Sas van Boezinge is the ideal place to take a break in nature. You are welcome there too! Be sure to look for the abandoned green Volkswagen van. It is not entirely clear where the van came from. Presumably it was once placed there as a hideout to hunt ducks from. Now it is mainly a place where hikers can stop to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
More walking tips in the area
Galgebos forest walk in Elverdinge (6.5 km)
The Westhoek, a paradise for cyclists
Westtoer also put together a 'Back2Front-route'. This cycle route starts at our B&B and takes you on a tour of 38 km. On the back of the brochure you will find a brief explanation of the sights along the route. The bicycle route is ready for you upon arrival, free of charge!
Finally, we like to inspire you with our own bicycle brochure in which you will find many nice tips to discover the surroundings by bicycle. We also composed two cycling routes that start and end at our B&B: one for nature lovers and one for food lovers. You can download the brochure for free via our homepage.
Our favourite cycling routes
De Blankaart nature reserve (36.9 km)
Back2Front Route (38 km)
Ypres Salient Route (36 km)
In the area
Ypres, the bustling
heart of the Westhoek
Things to do in Ypres
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In the Cloth Halls you will find the In Flanders Fields Museum, which brings the story of the First World War to the region in an interactive way.
Yper Museum
Still in the Cloth Halls you can learn more about 11 centuries of Ypres and the Westhoek in the Yper Museum. On the occasion of the Catwalk in 2022, you can visit the temporary exhibitions 'Poes' and 'De Geknipte Kat'. Highly recommended for those who want to discover Ypres as Cat City!
The Ypres Fortresses are the best preserved in Belgium. The Fortress Route (4.5 km) is the perfect way to explore the Fortresses.
Out and about in the wide surroundings of Boezinge
From the German military cemetery and the Peace Memorial to the Canadien: numerous monuments and cemeteries are silent witnesses to the war past of this green rural community. Visit the many places of interest or take your bicycle and follow the folktale route. The illustrated listening columns along the way tell you the most beautiful stories. In General Dutch or in the juicy West Flemish dialect: the choice is yours!
In Belgium's City of Cockaigne, you will learn how to enjoy yourself! Let yourself be led by the scent of the world-famous Jules Destrooper biscuits, immerse yourself in the local art world and visit numerous picturesque places that will teach you more about the history of the region. Take your bike and follow one of the many cycling routes such as the IJzerbroekenroute (41 km), Niemandswater (45 km) or the Boterlandroute (44 km).
This quiet polder village is well hidden in the IJzer valley and charms with the natural beauty of the Broeken area. Go out and visit the Beukelaremolen, the only remaining and still working mill in Merkem that once had 7. Here too, stories from the First World War are lurking around the corner. In Kloosterstraat, for example, you will find the Epernonbunker, where 18 Belgian soldiers lost their lives after a German counterattack.