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Top things to do in Ypres

The 71 highest-rated places in Ypres, ranked by travellers.

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Bellewaerde 1 Amusement parks
Bellewaerde
4.3 · 22,393 reviews

Bellewaerde is a combined theme park and zoo located on historical castle grounds in Ypres, Belgium. It distinguishes it...

Menin Gate 2 Historical places
Menin Gate
4.7 · 14,507 reviews

The Menin Gate is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission memorial located at the eastern exit of Ypres, Belgium. It serves...

In Flanders Fields Museum 3 Museums
In Flanders Fields Museum
4.6 · 7,467 reviews

The In Flanders Fields Museum is located within the historic Cloth Hall (Lakenhallen) in Ypres, Belgium, focusing on the...

Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 4 Museums
Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917
4.7 · 4,385 reviews
De Zonnegloed Animal Sanctuary vzw 5 Zoos
De Zonnegloed Animal Sanctuary vzw
4.7 · 3,359 reviews
Yser Tower 6 Museums
Yser Tower
4.4 · 2,833 reviews
Hooge Crater Museum 7 Museums
Hooge Crater Museum
4.7 · 1,711 reviews
Cloth Hall 8 Museums
Cloth Hall
4.6 · 1,759 reviews
Sanctuary Wood Museum 9 Museums
Sanctuary Wood Museum
4.4 · 1,329 reviews
Yorkshire Trench and Dug Out 10 Historical places
Yorkshire Trench and Dug Out
4.1 · 920 reviews
St. Martin's Cathedral 11 Temples
St. Martin's Cathedral
4.6 · 471 reviews
Outside Adventure 12 Parks
Outside Adventure
4.5 · 485 reviews
Ypres War Victims Monument 13 Historical places
Ypres War Victims Monument
4.7 · 255 reviews
St George's Memorial Church, Ypres 14 Temples
St George's Memorial Church, Ypres
4.6 · 239 reviews
Natuurgebied De Blankaart 15 Parks
Natuurgebied De Blankaart
4.6 · 244 reviews
Burggraaf Frimoutpark 16 Parks
Burggraaf Frimoutpark
4.4 · 273 reviews
Oldtimermuseum Bossaert 17 Museums
Oldtimermuseum Bossaert
4.2 · 279 reviews
Galgebossen 18 Natural attractions
Galgebossen
4.4 · 186 reviews
Caterpillar Mine Crater (Hill 60 B) 19 Historical places
Caterpillar Mine Crater (Hill 60 B)
4.6 · 148 reviews
Coming World Remember Me 20 Places of interest
Coming World Remember Me
4.4 · 145 reviews
Ieperfest 21 Venues
Ieperfest
4.7 · 93 reviews
German Command Bunker 22 Historical places
German Command Bunker
4.4 · 122 reviews
Sint-Pieterskerk 23 Temples
Sint-Pieterskerk
4.4 · 89 reviews
Merghelinck Museum 24 Museums
Merghelinck Museum
4.5 · 80 reviews
Hoornwerkpark 25 Parks
Hoornwerkpark
4.4 · 83 reviews
Blankaart Castle 26 Historical places
Blankaart Castle
4.5 · 67 reviews
John McCrae Dressing Station WW1 Flanders Fields Fame 27 Historical places
John McCrae Dressing Station WW1 Flanders Fields Fame
4.7 · 60 reviews
Kemmel American Monument 28 Historical places
Kemmel American Monument
4.6 · 66 reviews
Powder Magazine 29 Historical places
Powder Magazine
4.2 · 73 reviews
New Zealand Forces Memorial 30 Historical places
New Zealand Forces Memorial
4.6 · 64 reviews

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Spring and early autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather for sightseeing, with mild days and thinner crowds than mid-summer.

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Two to three days is enough to cover the main highlights, with extra time for day trips to nearby attractions.

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City centres are usually walkable, with public transport linking the main districts; check local apps for tickets and routes.

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Staying near the old town or main station keeps the top attractions within easy reach on foot or a short ride.

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Aventuro lists 71 curated attractions in and around Ypres, ranked by traveller ratings.

Bellewaerde is the highest-rated place to visit in Ypres right now.

The largest category is historical places, with 31 places to explore.

Travellers also explore City of Brussels, Antwerp, Liège.

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