Villas in Bredene
Bredene suits families who want dunes rather than a promenade, with Ostend a short tram ride away. It is the one Belgian coastal town where the original dunes survive, and high-rises are limited. The trade-off is a crowd in July and August, when the population roughly doubles.
- Villas
- 136
- From, per week
- £359
About Bredene
Bredene sits halfway between Ostend and De Haan, and it makes most of its income from tourism. The town lies behind the dunes and has no seaside promenade, unlike Blankenberge further along the coast, where a sea wall, promenade and 350-metre pier define the front. The homes cluster tightly around the town, mostly small houses and apartments for about four people, with only a minority having a private pool and most having no garden. The coast tram stops along the shore, and Belgium's only nudist beach is a small section east of the centre, near the Bredene Renbaan (Hippodroom) stop, so check where you are laying your towel. In the winter months the tram drops to a service every 20 minutes.
Is Bredene right for you?
- Best for
- Families wanting dunes, a wide beach and tram access to Ostend
- Not for you if
- You want a seafront lined with shops, cafés and a pier, because Bredene has no promenade.
Near Bredene
Ostend
Reached by coast tram from Bredene. Ostend draws many day-trippers, especially in July and August, so its beaches are busiest then.
Eastern beaches of Ostend
A wild stretch of beaches and dunes between Ostend and Bredene. From the Ostend side, a free ferry takes you across to them.
Bruges
About 15 minutes by train from Ostend station, and close enough for a cycling tour from Ostend.
Blankenberge
A town with a long sandy beach, a 1933 Art Deco pier 350 metres long, and a railway station with trains towards Brussels.
Getting to Bredene
Most travellers flying in will find Brussels Airport easier than Ostend-Bruges airport. There is no direct train from the airport, so change at Brussels-Midi, from where Ostend is a little over an hour away, then take the coast tram for the last stretch. The tram runs the length of the coast, so a car is optional.
When to go to Bredene
July and August are the busy months: Bredene's population roughly doubles because of events that draw visitors, and Ostend fills with day-trippers. In the winter months the coast tram drops from every 10 minutes to every 20, a fair sign of how much quieter the coast becomes. Ostend's day-tripper crowds are also a July and August thing.
Villas in Bredene
4-star property
Parklane with parking
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
6
2
0
TerraceFridgeInternet+5 more
from£105
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Havenhuys 502 with balcony
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+5 more
from£64
per night
3-star property
Zoë with balcony
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+7 more
from£79
per night
3-star property
Solis with balcony
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+7 more
from£75
per night
3-star property
Zeeparel 402 with balcony
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
4
1
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+6 more
from£61
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Helvetia with parking
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
4
1
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+5 more
from£59
per night
4-star property
Cocoon with parking
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
DishwasherWashing MachineFridge+7 more
from£88
per night
4-star property
Greens 103 with parking
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveTerrace+7 more
from£84
per night
3-star property
4-star property
Astrid 802 with parking
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
2
1
0
DishwasherParkingFridge+6 more
from£66
per night
4-star property
Seaview 4 with parking
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£84
per night
3-star property
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Bredene
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
2
1
0
ParkingFridgeInternet+4 more
from£56
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Astrid 103 with balcony
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
4
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+4 more
from£66
per night
3-star property
Astrid 602 with balcony
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
6
2
0
MicrowaveParkingFridge+4 more
from£91
per night
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Bredene
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
2
1
0
FridgeInternetBalcony+2 more
from£53
per night
3-star property
4-star property
Astrid 802 with balcony
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
5
2
0
DishwasherFridgeInternet+5 more
from£100
per night
3-star property
3-star property
4-star property
Sea Breeze with parking
Bredene, Coast, Belgium
4
1
0
ParkingDishwasherWashing Machine+7 more
from£68
per nightBredene villa holidays: questions answered
Is Bredene quiet or busy in summer?
Bredene is busy in July and August, when its population roughly doubles because of summer events. High-rises are limited and the town sits behind the dunes with no seaside promenade, so it does not feel like a wall of apartments.
Is there a nudist beach in Bredene?
Yes. Belgium's only nudist beach is a small section of the beach east of Bredene's centre, near the Bredene Renbaan (Hippodroom) coast tram stop. Families can simply choose another part of the sand.
Can you get from Bredene to Ostend without a car?
Yes, the coast tram links Bredene and Ostend, as Bredene lies halfway between Ostend and De Haan. The tram runs every 10 minutes in peak summer and every 20 in winter.
Bredene or Blankenberge for a holiday house?
Choose Bredene for dunes and a looser, quieter feel, and Blankenberge for a proper promenade with a pier and a railway station. Blankenberge has a long sandy beach, a sea wall and a 350-metre pier, while Bredene has none of that.
Can you visit Bruges from Bredene?
Yes. Take the coast tram to Ostend, then a train of about 15 minutes to Bruges. Ostend is also a good starting point for cycling tours, and Bruges is close by, so a day trip needs no car.
Nearby towns to Bredene
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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