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2 In this guide... Ypres inspires Ypres Remembers Ypres buzzes Ypres visits Ypres exhibits Ypres discovers Ypres relaxes Ypres expands Ypres dines Ypres Useful Maps Ypres inspires IN THE PAST Ypres is a city with an especially rich and diverse past. Ypres was a flourishing place of commerce during the 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. Ypres Tourist Office Grote Markt 34 BE8900 Ieper tél. +32 (0) toerisme@ieper.be Colofon Coordination: Michelle Martens Resto: Sophie Wicke Graphicdesign Frederik Pattyn Photography: Margaux Capoen, Westtoer & Toerisme Vlaanderen, Jan D Hondt B.AD TODAY A VIBRANT CITY The city is surrounded by a green belt, ramparts and a superb area to explore on foot. The largest memorial to the First World War, the Menin Gate, is the spot where the Last Post is sounded every evening at 8 o clock, an unforgettable experience. Housed in the Cloth Hall, the In Flanders Fields Museum uses firsthand accounts and stateoftheart techniques to tell the story and preserve the memory of WWI. Ypres is a city with a smalltown feel that cannot fail to charm. So many spots and museums to discover, so many friendly cafés and splendid restaurants to try out and so many delightful accommodation options offering you everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Be sure to extend your visit to discover the Westhoek region! Explore the various options: the cycling network, the walks, bike and car trips, other historic cities... Welcome to al! 2 YPRES 2018

3 » Check out the Visitors Centre for Ypres and the Westhoek, in the Cloth Hall, to discover all the many treasures of Ypres, the Westhoek and even across the French border. Thanks to the personalised welcome you can count on even more recommendations for making your stay a memorable experience. The Ypres tourist office received the Q label for their high quality service. Opening hours Open every day from 9 am to 6 pm. From 16 November to 31 March from 9 am to 5 pm (saturday, sunday & public holidays from 10 am) closed on 25/12 & 01/01. WHAT WILL 2018 BRING? 2018 is the last year of the period of the centennial remembrance of WWI. The city of Ypres and other instances will remember and commemorate the historic events of The In Flanders Fields Museum presents two special exhibitions. Gone West (Province West Flanders) plans exceptional concerts in the region with the unique finale in Ypres, in addition to spectacular land art installation 600,000 sculptures 600,000 names (Coming World Remember Me) at the Palingbeek domain. These events are completed with more traditional remembrance moments, organised by the city of Ypres and other authorities/organisations. But there is more The 45th Cats Parade walks through the streets of Ypres on 13 May. And the Ypres Museum opens its doors in the Cloth Halls in summer an unusual museum about the extraordinary past of Ypres. You can expect this and much more in Ypres in YPRES

4 Ypres remembers CENTENARY FIRST WORLD WAR From October 1914 to October 1918 the First World War battlefield was just a few kilometres from Ypres city centre. No less than five bloody battles were fought in the famous Ypres Salient. Raging nearly 100 years ago, this war claimed 600,000 victims in this part of the world. Some 425,000 graves and the many names of missing people on monuments now bear witness to this painful history. The present Ypres Salient landscape is therefore the only last remaining witness. Many museums, WWI sites and relics tell today the history of 100 years ago in order to never forget the past. Ever since 2014, the year in which the events to mark the centenary of the First World War began, Ypres has taken pride in creating the best possible commemorative initiatives. After all, Ypres, the City of Peace, has many years of experience in this area. In the light of the Tourism + incentive, the focus has been placed on a number of principles, such as respect, harmony, good hospitality, consolidation, accessibility, internationalisation and a universal message of peace. A comprehensive overview of the planned events and exhibitions is available on and 4 YPRES 2018

5 COMING WORLD REMEMBER ME Coming World Remember Me is one of the projects of Gone West, the cultural remembrance programme of the province of West Flanders. This project invited visitors to participate in remembering and commemorating actively during the five remembrance years. This was done by making a clay figurine that symbolises one of the 600,000 victims of the First World War on Belgian soil. The Name List of the In Flanders Field Museum is the basis. The end is near. Until 25th of March you can still go to the permanent workshop of Coming World Remember Me at the visitors centre De Kazematten in Ypres to make a figurine. The workshop is open from Tuesday through to Saturday from 13:30 to 18:00 hrs. From 30 March all the 600,000 names and 600,000 sculptures are joined in a spectacular land art installation by artist Koen Van Mechelen. Visitors centre De Kazematten: Bollingstraat Ypres (100 m from the Menin Gate) Provincial domain De Palingbeek: Palingbeekstraat 8902 Zillebeke/Ieper 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 around 11 November under the name The Great War Remembered for many years. The Last Post Association has developed a free app to help keep visitors uptodate with the latest news about the daily tribute. The app also offers an opportunity every day to read the story of a specific soldier who is referred to on the Menin Gate as missing. YPRES

6 CENTENNIAL IN YPRES EXHIBITIONS IN YPRES 2018 APRIL YEARS IN FLANDERS FIELDS MUSEUM ANZAC DAY 11 am: Special Last Post Ceremony, Menin Gate + Belgian Monument JUNE CELEBRATION NATIONALE STRIJDERSBOND VAN BELGIË 2.30 pm Parade via Belgian Monument, Grote Markt to the Menin Gate with 200 national flags AUGUST THE GREAT PILGRIMAGE 90 Reissue of the pilgrimage of the Royal British Legion of 1928, Grote Markt & Menin Gate Ypres FOURDAY WALKING EVENT AT THE YSER Last walking day: Ypres TO END ALL WARS? International conference THE GREAT WAR REMEMBRANCE RACE Cycling race PEACE TO THE WORLD Final event of Gone West NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE MARCH BETWEEN THE SOMME AND THE YSER Four days walk along the WWI front in France and Belgium with overnight stays NOVEMBRE LECTURE ART INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY MEMORIAL CHAIRS/VAL CARMEN Astridpark 09 & CONCERTS THE GREAT WAR REMEMBERED SintMartin's Cathedral FINAL DAY REMEMBRANCE MARCH BETWEEN THE SOMME AND THE YSER 8 am: walking day around Ypres with different distances along WWI sites, start Fenix, Leopold IIIlaan ARMISTICE REMEMBRANCE in Ypres and surrounding municipalities The Ypres Tourist Office cannot accept any responsibility for any changes to the calendar of events. For uptodate information: OCTOBER A JOURNEY S END A WAR. A PLACE. A PLAY London theatre play, Ammunition Dump EXPOSITIONS 2018 IN FLANDERS FIELDS MUSEUM TRACES OF WAR The Archeology of WWI OUTDOOR EXHIBITION ABOUT THE FLIGHT FROM YPRES TO LE TOUCQUET/PARIS PLAGE Le Toucquet Parc TO END ALL WARS? From the final offensive to the Peace Treaty of Versailles, the balance of WWI. 6 YPRES 2018

7 CENTENARY EVENTS AROUND YPRES APRIL OFFICIAL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY OF THE KEMMELBERG BATTLE Heuvelland/Kemmelberg 28 & THEMED WEEKEND DE KEMMELBERG Remembrance weekend Battle of the Kemmelberg in cooperation with Dranouter Festival/Heuvelland AUGUST AMERICAN DAY WWI Heuvelland/Kemmel OFFICIAL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY OF THE RELIEF BATTLES KEMMEL/ YPRES Heuvelland/Kemmel SEPTEMBER COMMEMORATION LIBERATION PASSENDALE Zonnebeke & Houthulst For further details about these ceremonies see: FRIENDS OF THE IN FLANDERS FIELDS MUSEUM In addition to timehonoured series of ceremonies and events, the Friends of the In Flanders Fields Museum association seeks to make a contribution from its own perspective 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 Here are some scheduled activities by the Friends of the In Flanders Fields Museum for 2018: PRIVATE JULES ROSSEEL / 9TH LINE REG. Belgian Military Cemetery Westvleteren CIVILIAN CASUALTIES Menin Gate Ypres In the light of the 19 civilian casualties on 22 April 1915 in the former inn De Oude Wacht at the Menin gate and the 20th birthday of the IFFM, a remembrance is organised for all the civilian victims. To date, civilian fatalities have been recorded LIEUTENANT ERNST MARCHAND Soldatenfriedhof Hooglede PRIVATE LOUIS LECHAPLAIN 79 RIT Municipal Cemetery Westvleteren (Carré militaire) MAJOR WILLIAM REDMOND Nineteenth William Redmond walk 3.15 am: 10 km early morning walk, Loker (bookings: vriendeninflandersfields@ieper.be) CAPORAL EDWARD GOLDSMITH/ CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES) Nine Elms British Cemetery SECOND LIEUTENANT EDWARD OSLER/ROYAL FIELD ARTILLERY Dozinghem Military Cemetery All info can be found on YPRES

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9 ART INSTALLATION COMINGWORLDREMEMBERME AT DE PALINGBEEK DOMAIN From 30 March the 600,000 sculptures are joined in a land art installation at the provincial domain De Palingbeek, south of Ypres. These 600,000 sculptures linked to 600,000 names recall the futility of war: terday, today and tomorrow. Tens of thousands of people from Flanders and the rest of the world helped create ComingWorldRememberMe: together they made 600,000 sculptures. Every sculpture represents a victim who lost their life in Belgium during or because of the consequences of the Great War. Every sculpture has a dog tag, the universal identification system for front soldiers. The dog tags combine the name of a WWI casualty with the name of the person who made the figurine. Each dog tag thus literally links the past to the present. The dog tags are brought together by artist Koen Vanmechelen in a transparent work of art. The project is the initiative of Gone West, the cultural remembrance umbrella of the province of West Flanders. The names of the victims were brought together in he Names List, compiled by the In Flanders Field Museum in Ypres. From April 2018, the impressive installation at the Palingbeek domain stretches over no man s land and The Bluff: the stage of one of the fiercest battles in WWI. The installation covers 3 hectares. A large part of that surface is occupied by the clay figurines that are given a place among large art works by artist Koen Vanmechelen. You follow a walking route from the visitors pavilion along the sculptures, the WWI site The Bluff that ends at the vantage point over No man s land. A visit to the site is possible from the opening weekend of 31 March2 April! More info about the opening weekend can be found at the website of CWRM, Until 11 November 2018 the art installation can be visited with a guide or individually Danny Poissonnier YPRES

10 Ieper buzzes... ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING Ypres is buzzing with activities and opportunities for socialising. In addition to the WWI commemoration events, Ypres offers all kinds of other mustsee events. 10 YPRES 2018

11 FEBRUARY KATTENFOOR FUN FAIR MARCH BELLEWAERDE IEPER TRAIL GENT WEVELGEM & KATTENKOERS IEPER Cycling race OPENING ART INSTALLATION 600,000 SCULPTURES 600,000 NAMES Provincial domain De Palingbeek APRIL FLOWER MARKET THE WINGED CITY Circus and street theatre at the centre of Ypres WEEKEND OF THE VOLKSCAFÉ HERITAGE DAY YPRES NIGHT RUN CATS EDITION MAY KSA GOUWDAG PROCESSION KITTENKAT Projet H. Family to announce the Cats' Parade KM OF YPRES Three days walking event CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY CATS PARADE afternoon THE YPRES CATS DANCE Evening before Cats Parade TH CATS PARADE JUNE McBRIDE RUN BEACH VOLLEY BLACKSMITH EVENT Zaalhof CRAZY DAYS FAIR AND ANIMATION MOMENTUM 18 Art exhibition at SaintMartin Cathedral, SaintPeter and SaintJames church RENTIES YPRES RALLY YPRES HISTORIC RALLY Ypres Tourist Office cannot accept any responsibility for any changes to the calendar of events. For uptodate information visit: JULY tuesdays MUSICAL TUESDAYS Free concerts SintMaartensplein DAY OF THE FLEMISH COMMUNITY YPRES FOLKLORE FESTIVAL WORLD FESTIVAL GRAND PRIX JEANPIERRE MONSEREZ ROUTE DES GÉANTS Cycling race between Ypres and SaintOmer (F) AUGUST THUYNDAGFOOR FUN FAIR THE GREAT PILGRIMAGE IEPERFEST Hardcore music festival VLAANDEREN ZINGT INTERNATIONAL KAYAKPOLO TOURNAMENT THE GREAT REMEMBRANCE RACE Arrival cycling race LAST DAY OF THE WALKING EVENT AT THE IJZER END EVENT GONE WEST PEACE TO THE WORLD SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHT FESTIVAL TOOGHEDAGEN FAIR AND ANIMATION FRIETROCK DWARS DOOR IEPER & IN FLANDERS FIELDS MARATHON CARFREE SUNDAY THEATER IN HET ZADEL OKTOBRE ZOUTE GRAND PRIX Stopover in Ypres NOVEMBRE 09 & CONCERTS THE GREAT WAR REMEMBERED ARRIVAL SAINTMARTIN REMEMBRANCE ARMISTICE DECEMBRE CHRISTMAS IN YPRES BLACK BEER FEST YPRES

12 Winter in Ypres Extra benefits for an unforgettable stay! 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 12 YPRES 2018

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14 » The first floor of the Cloth Hall can be reached through the In Flanders Fields Museum. A visit to the Museum can be combined with a trip to the Belfry tower. The visitor centre for Ypres and Westhoek, the Museum Research Centre, the Museum café and the Museum entrance are located on the ground floor. See the Museums section for further details about the Museum. Ypres visits... CLOTH HALL, BELFRY, CARILLON 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 During the First World War the building was completely destroyed except for a section of the tower and some walls. Reconstruction was supervised by architects J. Coomans and P.A. Pauwels. Some belfries are detached while others form part of a city hall or cloth hall. The Ypres Belfry forms the 70metre high Cloth Hall Tower, stressing the huge importance of the cloth trade, which was the basis of Ypres prosperity and power during the Middle Ages. The Belfry was the safest and bestprotected place in the city during the Middle Ages. It was also used to store laissezpassers and the treasury. The tower was also used as a place to keep weapons and as a lookout 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. 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 The building was restored in 1862 before being completely destroyed on 22 November 1914, except for the pillars. In 2018 the Yper Museum will open here, a state of the art museum about the rich history of Ypres YPRES 2018

15 CARILLON 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 left something to be desired. After the First World War the bells became a full grown carillon with 49 bells. They were completely restored in 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 afternoon 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» The numbers refer to their location on the city map. The red line on the map gives a suggestion for an individual city walk.» Be sure to download the free I Ieper app to your smartphone or tablet. Immerse yourself in the rich past of Ypres thanks to the historically important images showing the many places waiting to be discovered. > Available for Apple & Android. 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

16 ST. 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 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 goodnatured 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 100metre 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 Soege 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 YPRES 2018

17 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 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. In1815 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

18 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 lefthand side of the Lille Gate is the entrance to the vaulted room, while on the righthand 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. SAINTGEORGE S MEMORIAL CHURCH This Anglican church was built in 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 Children can follow the treasure hunt, Speuren naar Ciper [Tracking Ciper] on this route. (ramparts route and treasure hunt can be obtained from the tourist information centre) YPRES 2018

19 » Stefan s Pottery Potter Stefan invites you in his cosy ceramic studio to experience yourself how to make a pot. Rijselstraat 134, 8900 Ypres. FISHMARKET The Fish Market is a narrow cobbled square located between Boterstraat and Seminariestraat. You take Boterstraat to pass under the Fish Market gate. The Ypres Fish Market obviously used to be a place where fish was sold, but it is now better known as the goingout district. In the old tollhouse (1899), also called Minckhuisje, the fishmongers had to pay toll. A little further on are two covered stalls. 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 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. They are also in charge of establishing and maintaining monuments in memory of soldiers with no known graves. The headquarters located at 82 Elverdingestraat is open to visitors seeking information about these cemeteries. 21 RAMPARTS CEMETERY This originally French military cemetery was used by the British from February 1915 to April 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 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 tel. +32 (0) , YPRES

20 DE KAZEMATTEN INFORMATION CENTRE The difference between casemates and souterrains is that the latter do not have gun holes and are used as storage areas. Casemates were designed to accommodate artillery and thus had gun holes. Both were theoretically bombproof. The souterrains were known locally as Kazematten and are still called that today. Starting in roughly 1680 the souterrains were used as a military bakery for the garrisons of various armies. The rooms were so well protected that they even resisted the modern artillery systems used during the First World War. That is why, in October 1914, when the shelling of Ypres began, the souterrains were used for shelter. The British troops turned the old military bakery into an officers mess, command post, dressing post and restingplace. De Kazematten information centre in the Bollingstraat is located behind St. James Church, 100 metres from the Menin Gate. The centre comprises five large rooms that have been restored and adapted with due respect for the architectural past. Located there is an elegant pub operating under the SintBernardus (Watou) banner and offering local beers and snacks. The Ten decades of Ypres ramparts interpretation centre has been set up in room 4, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the Ypres rampart landscape with its unique historical and cultural references and the beautiful natural surroundings that have developed so close to the historical centre. Setting off from the souterrains you can easily reach the ramparts to discover the rampart routes (see Walking/cycling/touring ). You will also have an opportunity in the final room to get involved in the Coming World Remember Me workshop (untill 25th of March) YPRES 2018

21 KAZEMATTEN 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 SintBernardus (Watou) banner in this unique location. 22» On Saturday afternoon the brewer will take you on a tour of the brewery and obviously top the visit off with a tasting session of Wipers Times 14, 16 and Grottenbeer. A visit is organised every 30 minutes between 3 pm and 5 pm (NL or EN). Houtenpaard 1, 8900 Ypres 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 The ammunition dump marks the end of the ramparts route. 34 YPRES

22 AROUND YPRES 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 information panels. They are also the starting points for hiking trails to explore the Salient landscape. NORTH ENTRY POINT + YORKSHIRE TRENCH & DUGOUT 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 past the small cemeteries created after the gas attack in 1915 and as far as the reconstructed Yorkshire Trench & DugOut. Kleine Poezelstraat 6, 8904 Boezinge EAST ENTRY POINT 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» MAP EXPERIENCE THE YPRES CRESCENT From March 2018 a new map is available that provides an overview of the entry points along the Ypres Salient. It also shows all the remembrance trees along the frontline. That map is the ideal tool to explore the Ypres salient. 22 YPRES 2018

23 SOUTH 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 craterfilled landscape then take a walk as far as the highly rated Hill 60 site and the huge Caterpillar crater. A beautiful 4 km walk. From April through to 11 November this is also the place where 600,000 sculptures of the remembrance project Coming World Remember Me are combined in a land art installation. A walking route is created throughout the installation. Provincial Domain De Palingbeek, Palingbeekstraat, 8902 Zillebeke Hill 60, Zwarteleenstraat, 8902 Zillebeke APP The free Ypres Salient 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! YPRES

24 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 metalcoloured 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 YpresYser Canal, is where John McCrae wrote his worldfamous 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 yearold Joe Strudwick, one of the youngest British fallen, is also buried here. Permanently open, accessible via the Diksmuidseweg. YPRES SALIENT CEMETERIES No Belgian or German cemeteries are to be found within the Ypres area. The largest Belgian cemetery in this part of the world is located in Houthulst. In the Westhoek region, Belgian cemeteries can be found in Oeren, Hoogstade, Keiem, Ramskapelle, Steenkerke, WestVleteren and De Panne. German cemeteries are located in Langemarck (students in particular), Vladslo (Käthe Kollwitz group of statues), Hooglede and MeninWevelgem. SaintCharles de Potyze is a French military cemetery along Zonnebeekseweg, where over 4,000 French troops are laid to rest. There are some 75 Commonwealth war cemeteries in the Ypres area. > In the immediate vicinity of the centre is Bedford House Cemetery (Rijselseweg) or Menin Road South Military Cemetery (Meenseweg). Further out is Tyne Cot Cemetery, the biggest Commonwealth cemetery, in Passendaele (Zonnebeke). 24 YPRES 2018

25 Ypres exhibits... MUSEUMS Ypres is definitely a city where you can spend hours wandering around museums and never get bored. The In Flanders Fields Museum is top of the list when it comes to the various city museums. From July 2018, two Ypres municipal museums will be located in the Cloth Halls, 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. The local museums to be found here and there in the Westhoek offer the opportunity to become immersed in the local colour of this unique region. A complete list of museums is available at for Ypres and at for the Westhoek. YPRES

26 IN FLANDERS FIELDS MUSEUM Cloth Hall Grote Markt 34, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0) 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 facetoface 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 stateoftheart 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» ANDREW S DREAM MUSEUM For kids to visit the Flanders Fields Museum (1012 years) 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 own Dream Museum in his room. Andrew collected ordinary objects from his everyday life which recalls him of something he saw in the museum. Children can visit the museum through Andrew s e by completing a work sheet. The museum guide Andrew s Dream Museum is available in the museum shop ( 14,95).» Exhibitions 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 2017 Christmas holiday: (07/01/19 21/01/19) Admission: Adults: 9,00 euro Youth 7 to 18 years of age: 4,00 euro youth 19 to 25 years of age: 5,00 euro Children under 7 years of age: free of charge Visit to the belfry tower: + 2,00 euro /02 26/08/18 Tracks of War. The archeology of WWI. 28/09 30/06/19 To End all Wars? From the final offensive to the Peace Treaty of Versailles, the balance of WWI Le Toucquetpark/Collaertplein 26 YPRES 2018

27 YPER MUSEUM Cloth Hall, Grote Markt 34, Ypres tel. +32 (0) FROM JULY 2018 The brand new Ypres Museum in the majestic Cloth Halls of Ypres is a fascinating sight. Here you will reexperience ten centuries of Ypres and the Westhoek, a story of trial and error. You will discover the medieval metropolis on an interactive and quirky route. A never before shown, unique collection illustrates how the regional population lived in one of the most prosperous cities of Europe. The Ypres Museum brings the complete story of the city and region for the first and only time, sometimes at the centre of European history, sometimes in the margin. After an insane 14th century of conflict and disease, the city rises and profiles itself as a major fortified city. Children and young people also enjoy life here. A wristband with a cat s paw makes a visit to the Ypres Museum personal, playful and attractive! Tip from July 2018: After a visit to the Ypres Museum you can continue exploring the centre of Ypres with an app. Fun tips and smart games teach you even more about the history of Ypres. This app is free to download from the OJOO platform. In addition to the app there also is a paper treasure hunt for young children that follows the same route. 31 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 2017 Christmas holiday: (07/01/19 21/01/19) Admission: Adults: 7,00 euro Youth 7 to 18 years of age: 3,50 euro youth 19 to 25 years of age: 4,00 euro Children under 7 years of age: free of charge Combined tickets with the In Flanders Fields 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

28 RESEARCH CENTRE Cloth Hall SintMaartensplein 3, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0) 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 an 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 to 12 am and 1 pm to 5 pm (closed on Mondays) Closed: 26/12/ /01/2019 MERGHELYNCK MUSEUM Merghelynckstraat 2, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0) Housed in a hotel dating back to 1774, the HotelMuseum 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 HotelMuseum 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 Info and bookings: Tourist Office (Cloth Hall, Grote Markt 34, Ypres, tél. +32 (0) , toerismebalie@ieper.be 28 YPRES 2018

29 HOOGE CRATER MUSEUM Meenseweg 467, 8902 Ieper tel. +32 (0) 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, and just in front 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 mustsee destination! You can also enjoy an impressive collection of sculpted cases or trenchart in the delightful cafeteria. As the title Simply the best private museum in Flanders Fields indicates, this museum is guaranteed to offer you a successful and informative visit to this remarkable experience focused on the Great War! In front of the Hooge Crater Museum is the freely accessible entry point along the East Ypres Salient. Here you can enjoy a film showing the historical events that unfolded at the t Hooghe site and Bellewaerde Ridge. This is also the starting point for a hiking trail to these sites. Open: from 10 am to 6 pm Closed: Mondays + January Admission: 5 euro/pers. FRONT LINE HOOGHE OPEN AIR MUSEUM Next to the Hotel Kasteelhof t Hooghe Meenseweg 481, 8902 Zillebeke tel. +32 (0) A surprising number of war memories have been discovered and are now carefully exhibited together with photographs of the Hooghe during 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 7 pm Admission: 1,00 euro/pers. YPRES

30 Ypres discovers... 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, 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 also very worthwhile squeezing in the fun experience of rowing on the Ypres moat water. See the menu below for the options. 30 YPRES 2018

31 by 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 1418 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 LangemarckPoelkapelle). All of them are sold at the Ypres Tourist Office. YPRES

32 cycling... 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 point 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 information centre. All network maps are on sale in the Tourist Office.» In the context of the remembrance project Coming World Remember Me, 600,000 figurines/600,000 names in the provincial domain Palingbeek, a route with intersections is suggested. It is 18.4 km long and takes you to the land art installation from the Market Square and back via the prettiest cycling paths. > This cycling tip is available for free from the tourist information centre. 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 Soldatenfriedhof. The return ride takes you along Essex Farm Cemetery. This is where John McCrae wrote his war poem In Flanders Fields. > These map is on sale at the Tourist Office. 32 YPRES 2018

33 on foot... RAMPARTS The ramparts of Ypres are the best preserved in our country. Their story started ten centuries ago when the town originated on the banks of the Ieperlee. Initially, the ramparts were little more than an earth wall with moats. Later stone walls and towers were added. Later still they developed into a complex structure with bastions, advance redoubts, moats and walls. The signposted route is 2.6 km long and will lead you along a quiet 90 minute walk. Along the route 23 information panels provide information on the various facets of Vauban s ramparts. You can start in the Kasematten Information Centre. > Free folder available at the Tourist Office. APPLICATIONS I Ieper You can discover the rich treasures of Ypres digitally. The application I Ieper shows you the Ypres of the past through original image material on your smartphone or tablet. This application takes you on a trip through the city centre and gives you interesting info. NEW Runnin' city You can now also discover the city of Ypres while running. Put on your running shoes, download the app, choose one of the two proposed routes, plug in your headphone, and off you go. 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

34 HIKING 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. In 2016 three hiking trails opened starting from the entry points. > Entry Point North + Yorkshire Trench& DugOut (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. or by boat... Ypres also offers various sailing options. You can hire a rowing boat at the Pacific Eiland restaurant (Eiland 2, from 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. The Yzerstar organises boat trips between Ypres and Diksmuide.» NEW CITYGOLF YPRES URBAN GOLF With a simple game of golf you can get to know Ypres in an original way. You target a wellplaced hole with (light) balls that you try to reach in as few strikes as possible. You can measure your golfing skills against those of your friends, colleagues or family in a fun game. Book citygolf or urban golf on or For water sports you can get in touch with the Sporttrack organisation close to Dikkebusvijver YPRES 2018

35 Ypres relaxes... PROVINCIAL DOMAIN DE PALINGBEEK Information Centre De Palingbeek Vaartstraat 7, 8902 Zillebeke tel. +32 (0) 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 250hectare 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 thoughtprovoking cinematic insight into the formation of the southern Ypres Salient from Hill 60 to SintElooi. 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 closedloop system. Open: January 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 7 November till 4.30 pm New for 2018 Discover the impressive land art installation ComingWorldRememberMe during your visit to De Palingbeek. From April to 11th of November 2018 this installation stretches over the No man s land and The Bluff. YPRES

36 BELLEWAERDE Meenseweg 497, 8902 Zillebeke tél. +32 (0) Have fun the same way! Bellewaerde is a family day filled with fun, adventure and spectacular discoveries. The great family attractions make everyone go giddy with fun. You will get to know hundreds of animals up close and personal amidst the overwhelming nature! Are you ready for a day that you will never forget? Welcome to Bellewaerde!» SPRING & SUMMER EASTER EGGS HUNT Every day from 31 March to 15 April (from 2 to 4 am) Join us to find Easter eggs and you will be rewarded with a bag full of delicious Jacques chocolate eggs! JOMMEKE'S DAY 14 July Experience pure adventure with your favourite comic character. SUMMER NOCTURNES 21 & 28 July and 4, 11 & 18 August (from 10 am to 10 pm). Enjoy fun for longer on those summer Saturdays.» HALLOWEEN IN BELLEWAERDE HALLOWEEN FIESTA MORTAL 13, 14, 20 and 21 October and every day from 27 October to 4 November Bellewaerde in a Halloween costume will make you shudder with pleasure. HALLOWEEN NOCTURNES 20, 27 & 31 October and 1, 2 & 3 November (from 10 am to 9 pm) Halloween becomes really fun when darkness falls. BELLEWAERDE KNT HALLOWEEN NIGHT 26 October (from 6 tot 11 pm) So creepy that children are not allowed! 36 YPRES 2018

37 Ypres 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 nevertobeforgotten stories and remnants of the conflict. Ask for Great War booklet or the WWI map to find out more about the First World War. WESTHOEK KDS Childfriendly 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 childsize 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 region in a fun and educational way and they are transformed into real Westhoek KDs. All the magic tricks are included in the holiday book for Westhoek KDs that awaits you at your accommodation THE BIG CRAVING If you like endless delight, you have to be in the Westhoek. Here, you can enjoy tasty regional dishes and a delicious regional beer, a Picon or a pleasant wine from the Heuvelland. Preferably in one of the many, cosy estaminets. Tasting with your e closed or enjoying good food with a wide smile is always a feast here. YPRES

38 YPRES enjoys... 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, heavenly accommodation and the most delicious addresses for a (regional) bite or drink. Immerse yourself and become a quiet Ypres addict! 38 YPRES 2018

39 Ypres shops... Ypres guarantees a broad shopping range concentrated around the Market Square. There is a good mix of chainstores, local shops and specialist shops. Ypres merchants offer you delicacies of the region, high quality and modern branded clothing and the most unusual gifts for those who stayed behind at home. VALENTINE'S DAY From 10 to 14 February the inner city is coloured red. Cupid lands in Ypres too and fires his arrows all around. Curious to find out how many hearts will be beating faster? Keep an eye on the facebook page Shop in Ypres OPEN DOOR DAYS 03 & During the first weekend in March, an open door weekend will be organised for all the Ypres retailers.visitors get the chance to get acquainted with the extensive and varied array of shops in Ypres. EASTER ACTION 30 & Many Easter bunnies are merrily hopping around during the Easter weekend and reserve lots of treats for the shoppers. CRAZY DAYS In the second weekend of June Ypres and municipalities are under the spell of the Crazy Days. A few weeks before the start of the official Sales period this fair is THE perfect time to make your summer purchases. Besides that you can combine shopping with drinks on a pleasant terrace and lots of great animation. TOOGHEDAGEN The second weekend of September Ypres and municipalities celebrate the Tooghe Days. That means great shopping in a historic environment. At the start of the new school year this is the ideal moment to get to know the latest collections in our Ypres shops. HALLOWEEN IN YPRES Ypres is immersed in a Halloween atmosphere for 3 weekends from 13 October. Halloween decoration, witches, spider webs, pumpkins, decorated shop windows... everyone pulls out all the stops! We welcome a new attraction this year. CHRISTMAS ANIMATIONS AND FESTIVITIES Fans of twinkling Christmas lights and magic decorated Christmas shop windows will be delighted in Ypres in the festive period. More than 10,000 skaters glide over the indoor ice skating rink at the foot of the Belfry tower, and the Christmas market itself attracts many visitors who come to enjoy the typical Christmas products in the typical chalets. Christmas shoppers have the chance to win beautiful prizes in the end of year actions in the centre of Ypres. YPRES

40 Ypres 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 camping cars park near Zillebekevijver. You can consult the full list on You can also book your accommodation there. 40 YPRES 2018

41 Ypres 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. Beer from here is 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 between 3 and 5 pm. You can join one of the guided tours 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 you past breweries, pubs and largescale beer bottles with interesting info and anecdotes on regional beers. 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

42 Ypres dines... Besides history and charm Ypres also exudes gastronomy and hospitality! The large choice of restaurants in and around Ypres provides a wellfilled 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.» FARM PICNIC You can take a break from cycling on a nice spring or summer day for a picnic at Hoeve Zuid Bellegoed. You will be spoilt with a hamper full of local delights. Booking on tearoom snackbar/foodbar restaurant brasserie bar banquet room closed on... kitchen hours annual holiday inside seating capacity terrace seating capacity price menus (excl. drinks) price children s menu accessible by wheelchair users toilet for wheelchair users specialties 42 YPRES 2018

43 À L ENVERS Patersstraat Ypres tél. +32 (0) (0) info@alenvers.be 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. Tuesday & Wednesday 21h menu Á l Envers and seasonal suggestions ARIANE Slachthuisstraat 58/ Ypres tél. +32 (0) info@ariane.be Wonderful restaurant in a contemporary atmosphere with garden, terrace, cosy (lockable) veranda s and orangeries with an open feeling. Banquets up to 50 people. New in 2018: The table : unique concept with a sliding table: fun fun fun! Saturday afternoons & Sundays 1214h and 1821h Friday evenning 21/12 Sunday 06/01/2019 Summer menu 23/07 3/ family business with friendly service and original menu AU GOURMAND Rijselseweg Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@augourmand.be Cosy, familial restaurant on the edge of the town. Famous for its homegrown meat dishes. Monday evening, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 1214h and 1821h horse meat, local beef from the Westhoek AU MIROIR Grote Markt Ypres tél. +32 (0) jan@aumiroir.be Pleasant setting on the Grote Markt of Ypres, good service, sun terrace. Restaurant/tearoom in a nice atmosphere. Homemade dishes and snacks. 22h no no YPRES

44 BEN S BAR Boterstraat Ypres tel. +32(0) info@bensbar28.be Cosy, warm bar that offers a wide range of beers, cocktails and wines. Food available throughout the day, all cooked on the Big Green Egg. Wednesdays 18h beer & BBQ (Big Green Egg) BISTRO EN HAUT Grote Markt Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@enhaut.be From tapas to chocolate cake, from lemon sole to Irish ribeye. Bistro En Haut: a tasteful kitchen with fresh products. Taste our ripened meats. Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays: 918h Fridays, Saturday & Sunday: 820h 12/0223/02 & 20/0803/ no no extensive loin menu, ripened meat, buttermilk mash, plat du jour BRASSERIE DE KAZEMATTEN Bollingstraat Ypres tél. +32 (0) info@brasseriekazematten.be Elegant beer pub located in the Kazematten Information Centre where you can enjoy all kinds of local snacks. Mondays 11h snacks CAPELLA Kiekenmarkt Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@restaurantcapella.be The restaurant is located on a cobblestone square on the Fish Markt and near the Market Square of Ypres. We work with daily fresh products and offer daily specials on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 15. We have a private parking for our clients and an upper floor for groups or small parties Mondays Tuesdays Saturdays noon 1214h and 1820h Scallops with shrimp and truffel creamsauce, lambchops, sole meunière 44 YPRES 2018

45 CAPTAIN COOK Menenstraat Ypres tel. +32 (05) (0) 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 Mondays 22h crispy salmon, Flemish stew, steaks, pizzas, grill DÉCOUVERTE Lange Torhoutstraat Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@decouverteieper.be Gastronomy close to the Menin Gate. Stylish refurbished mansion with winter garden and a terrace along the rampart wall. Tuesday evenings Wednesdays Saturday afternoons 1213h30 and 1920h seasonal exclusive kitchen, limited menu DEPOT Menenstraat Ypres tel. +32 (0) reservatie@depotieper.be Culinary delight in an unique and trendy atmosphere. Foodsharing Sharing is caring. All decorative ornaments you see, can actually be bought = BLURRING. Mondays h see website local homemade dishes to share DE FONDERIE Polenlaan Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@defonderie.be Trendy restaurant located on the renovated Picanol site. Lunch market menu à la carte. Interior terrace and meeting room. Sundays & Mondays 1214h and 1822h 24/0711/ daily fresh products, southern inspired dishes YPRES

46 DE LANDING BISTRO CHIP SHOP Poperingseweg Vlamertinge tel. +32 (0) Welcome in our traditional and childfriendly frituur. Taste our Belgian pride: a pointy bag of fries with Flemish stew. Tuesdays & Wednesdays Mondays & Thursdays: 11h30 13h30 & 17h3022h Fridays: 1113h30 & 1723h Saturdays: 11h3014 & 17h3023h Sundays: 11h3014h & 17h3022h 30 5 menu on a plate: Flemish stew, homemade burgers, DE LEET FRITUUR Vandenpeereboomplein Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@frituurdeleet.be If you re in the mood for tasty fries, one of our delicious hamburgers or spare ribs from the charcoal furnace, De Leet is the place to be! Mondays 1114h and 17h3023/00h MidMarch MidSeptember ,50 8 no fresh beef burgers, steaks, fish stew, daily fresh dishes DE MANDE Zonnebeekseweg Ypres tel. +32 (0) demande@telenet.be Cosy café, restaurant. Belgian kitchen. Suitable for large groups. Located at 200m from the Menin Gate. Tuesday evenings & Wednesday 1214h30 and from 18h 15/0831/ DE PALINGBEEK Palingbeekstraat 18 (in gps nr. 10) 8902 Zillebeke tel. +32 (0) restaurant.depalingbeek@hotmail.com Tearoom & restaurant on a unique location. Kitchen with a large variety of fresh products and homemade dishes in all price ranges. Excellent location for groups. Large parking. Play room and bouncy castle. New: Palingbeek train. Tuesdays 1118h (nonstop) middecember & midjanuary homemade eel dishes, homemade cheese and shrimp croquettes, mussels (season) 46 YPRES 2018

47 DE PEREBOOM FEESTZAAL Korte Meersstraat 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0) An ideal venue for several occasions, located in the historic centre of Ieper. In the banquet hall a professional kitchen is available. The banquet can be let with or without caterer. Capacity of 100 people. open on reservation 100 possible to be discussed DE TROMPET Grote Markt Ieper tel. +32 (0) info@detrompet.be Brasserierestaurant next to the Cloth Hall, everything homemade. We also have facilities for groups. Tuesdays 21h (groups) 50 no no Flemish stew, grilled dishes, seasonal dishes, sole DE WIJNGAARD Fochlaan Ieper tel. +32 (0) de.wijngaard.ieper@telenet.be Since 1974 this is the place for steak enthusiasts. The chef cooks with honour for authentic beef of the highest quality. Visit us and let the meat melt in your mouth. Mondays & Tuesdays 11h30 14h 18h30 21h lunch, escargots, steaks, shrimp, Flemish stew DE YPERLEY SintJacobsstraat Ieper tel. +32 (0) info@lissewal.be De Yperley, previously the National Bank of Belgium had been restyled into banquet and congress halls. You will find yourself in one of the most unique buildings in Ieper. On the ground floor you have a banquet hall for 110 people. The first floor houses a seminar and congress hall for 50 people. The volts of the Bank are now reception spaces and in the archives you can have a nice dinner. The unique courtyard is a beautiful place to have receptions in the middle of the town centre. open on reservation 200 YPRES

48 DEN ANKER Grote Markt Ypres tel. +32 (0) Den Anker, located in a corner of the Cloth Hall has an honest and traditional kitchen. Daily specials. Allin menus available from 10 people, on demand. 1222h no mussels, Côte à l os, duckbreast, sole and eel FLANDERS LODGE Dehemlaan Ypres tel. +32 (0) bwieper@skynet.be Welcome in our cosy bar and restaurant, where tasty dishes are served. You can enjoy a nice chat, a daily fresh 3course dinner, day menu s and other delicious dishes à la carte. We also organise wakingdinners, receptions and group events. Saturday afternoons & Sundays 1214h and 1821h 01/0103/01 22/1231/ GASTHOF T ZWEERD Grote Markt Ypres tel. +32 (0) tzweerd@gmail.com Cosy restaurant with venue for small companies and larger groups. Feast of seafood platters every day on demand. Live Music events as aperitif concerts, candle light dinners and dances with live music. Specific brochures available on the spot. Bookings in time. Lodging possible. Monday mornings Tuesdays 21h30 19/0205/ Eel, Côte à l os, shrimp, fruits de mer (seafood platters) (on demand) HALTE 69 Poperingseweg Vlamertinge tel. +32 (0) info@halte69.be Halte 69 is an innovative restaurant in the old train station of Vlamertinge, with eye for detail and local products, which are both delicious and ecological. MarieFrance and her staff wish to spoil you with daily fresh products Mondays open every Sunday: 11h3014h30 11h3014h30 and 18h3022h no wines, tapas, foods, drinks 48 YPRES 2018

49 IN FLANDERS FIELDS MUSEUMCAFÉ Grote Markt Ypres tel. +32 (0) , tel. +32 (0) Our museum café is the perfect location to take a breath after your visit of the In Flanders Fields Museum. A cup of coffee, a regional beer, lunch or afternoon tea, we will serve you with pleasure. In summer you can have a seat in the courtyard and enjoy the heart of the Cloth Hall. A visit to the museum isn t necessary to be welcome! Mondays 1118h (15/1131/03: 17h) 07/0122/01/ Flemish stew IN T KLEIN STADHUIS Grote Markt Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@inhetkleinstadhuis.be In this historical building with lots of character you discover a brasserie where coziness reigns. Visit us and enjoy a delicious meal or a local beer. Mondays 21h no Flemish stew and beer dishes KASTEEL DE PLAISANCE Meenseweg Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@kasteeldeplaisance.be Fairy tale banquet room and cosy restaurant. Generous buffets. Ideal for weddings and large groups. Located next to the entrance of Bellewaerde. Large car park. Every Saturday night and Sunday noon luxurious walking dinners with dance. always open for groups (min. 20 pers.) Saturday: 193h Sunday: 1219h buffets all in: all in buffets MARKTCAFÉ LES HALLES Grote Markt Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@marktcafeleshalles.be You can enjoy homemade burgers, regional dishes or an original snack in a trendy interior with a splendid view on the Market Square. Room for groups. Free WIFI. Tuesdays 11h3022h30 see website homemade hamburgers, regional dishes, big offer of tapas, group menus YPRES

50 MILK N SUGAR Vandenpeereboomplein Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@milknsugar.be In Milk n Sugar you can enjoy a delicious coffee or breakfast with a beautiful view on the Cathedral. Ideal place for all with a sweet tooth or in need of a quick bite! Thursdays 918h Fridays: 8h3018h see website ,50 15,50 no Breakfast, pastries, hightea & coffee, quiches, toast ham&cheese NEW SHANGHAI CITY Vandenpeereboomplein Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@newshanghaicity.be Centrally located topclass restaurant for amateurs of Chinese gastronomy extensive parking facilities. Mondays and Tuesdays 1214h and 1822h ,50 Chinese fondue, roasted Peking duck PACIFIC EILAND Eiland Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@pacificeiland.be Refurbished interior, amidst the greenery on the historic Ypres ramparts. Pacific Eiland offers peace, freshness, 4 terraces, a bistro, tearoom and an outstanding restaurant. Located at 500m from the station and at just a stone s throw from the Grote Markt. Monday evenings and Tuesdays 1022h 12/0220/02 and 22/1006/ , (tout compris) daily fresh market products, daily special, Altamira stone grill meat and fish, pancakes, authentic dishes PETRUS Grote Markt Ypres tel. +32 (0) denankerpetrus@telenet.be Brasserie restaurant on the market place. Lunch menu s à la carte tearoom large terrace. 1222h no Fish stew, Flemish meat stew 50 YPRES 2018

51 T APPÈL Grote Markt Ypres tel. +32 (0) t Appèl You re welcome in t Appèl for a fresh an tasty quick bite, with emphasis on freshness of the craft products. Takeaway possible. A modern place with excellent price and quality. Groups up to 20 people. Thursdays (school holidays open 7/7) 20h (summer 21h) pizza, pasta, soup, sandwiches, street food, smoothies and shakes, takeaway coffee T GANZEKE Vandepeereboomplein Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@ganzeke.be Cosy bistro, restaurant, tearoom with view on the Cloth Hall and Saint Martin s Cathedral; large offer of snacks and classic dishes. Specialty: grilled meat dishes. Groups are welcome. 22h30 (Fridays & Saturdays: 23h30) 16/0127/ no grilled meat, stew with regional beer, fish stew T KATTEKWAAD Grote Markt Ypres tel. +32 (0) info@frituurkattekwaad.be Centrally located chip shop on the Market Square. The ideal place for both a quick bite or an extensive menu. Definitely worth a visit. Groups are welcome. Sundays to Thursdays: 1123h Fridays: 1100h Saturdays: 111h Stew, vol au vent, Ypres burger, Bicky burger, kattekwaad burger, Mussels and Chips (during the holiday months) UTOPIA FOOD & GRILL Elverdingestraat Ypres tel. +32 (0) geert.petrus@skynet.be Utopia: the ideal meeting place for a nice conversation, a drink or a good meal. Utopia is a successful symbiosis between amusement and relaxation with a very well catered kitchen. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays (open on request for groups) 21h 15/0715/ ,50 35 no grill Mussels

52 VIVALDI Grote Markt 19/ Ypres tel. +32 (0) Trendy restaurant with good service, pleasant terrace with an unique view on the Cloth Hall. The kitchen is continuously open and groups are always welcome. 22h 1st, 2nd et 3rd week of January , seasonal and regional dishes, grilled dishes YPRES BURGER Grote Markt Ypres info@ypresburger.be Hip and trendy business on the Grote Markt in Ieper. The place to be for a quality burger. 100% pure beef, chicken, veggie and fish burgers grilled in a unique way. Suggestion burgers. In short, more than just fast food. Award for best hamburgers in Belgium. Sundays to Thursdays: 1121h Fridays: 1122h Saturdays: 1123h ,50 (burgers) 5 Poppy burgers and Ypres burgers To Ypres YPRES 2018

53 Ypres useful... LIBRARY Weverijstraat 9, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , CULTURE CENTRE HET PERRON Fochlaan 1, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , VETS CITY CENTRE De Gouden Poort Goudenpoortstraat 1, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , Dierenartsenpraktijk Werquin Elverdingsestraat 50, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , WORSHIP SERVICES Catholic churches Decanaat Ieper, Janseniusstraat 7, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0) , Saturdays 3.45 pm SaintJames Ypres 4.30 pm SaintVedastus Vlamertinge 5 pm SaintMartin & SaintNicolas Ypres 6 pm SaintCatharina Zillebeke (1 st & 3 rd + 5 th Saturday of the month) 6 pm OnzeLieveVrouw Middelares Ypres (2 nd & 4 th Saturday of the month) Sundays 8.30 am OnzeLieveVrouw Middelares Ypres 8.45 am Carmel Frezenberg 9.15 am SaintJeanBaptist Dikkebus (1 st, 3 rd & 5 th Sunday of the month) 9.15 am OnzeLieveVrouw Voormezele (2 nd & 4 th Sunday of the month) 10 am SaintJohn Ypres (1 st, 3 rd & 5 th Sunday of the month) 10 am OnzeLieveVrouw Geboorte Hollebeke (2 nd & 4 th Sunday of the month) am SaintMartin & SintNicolas Ypres am SaintPeter Ypres 6 pm SaintMartin & SaintNicolas Ypres Protestant Church Beluikstraat 19, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , ds.ieper@vpkb.be, Sundays 10 am Angelican church SaintGeorge s Memorial Church, Elverdingestraat 1, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , CYCLE RENTALS Ambrosia Hotel D Hondtstraat 54, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , info@ambrosiahotel. be, Bikingbox Cycletours Meensestraat 12, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , info@bikingbox.be, Blue Bike Chez Marie Neermarkt 6, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , info@chezmarieieper.be, Ypresbikes Colaertplein, 8900 Ypres, Noyelle Sport Goesdamstraat 23, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , info@noyellesport.be, LAST POST ASSOCIATION tel. +32 (0) , info@lastpost.be, PUBLIC TRANSPORT Station Ypres Colaertplein 35, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) Train NMBS Bus De Lijn Belbus De Lijn tel. +32 (0) POLICE Ter Waarde 54, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , info@arroieper.be, Urgent police aid tel. 112 POST OFFICE Studentenstraat 10, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0) SPORT & SWIMMING Sportcentrum Ieper, tel. +32 (0) , sportdienst@ieper.be, GOLF Ypres open Golf Dehemlaan 24, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , info@ieperopengolf.be, Golf De Palingbeek Eekhofstraat 14, 8902 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , golfpalingbeek@skynet.be, BOWLING Atlantis, Posthoornstraat 8, 8900 Ypres tel. +32 (0) , WATERSPORTS & OUTDOOR Dikkebusvijverdreef 21, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , mail@sporttrack.be, ARCHIVES OF YPRES Weverijstraat 7, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , archief@ieper.be TAXIS Taxi Agnetha tel. +32 (0) , +32 (0) airportserviceagnetha@gmail.com Taxi Leo tel. +32 (0) , info@taxileo.be Taxi Moons tel. +32 (0) , tel. +32 (0) , tel. +32 (0) , info@taximoons.be FISHING LICENCE RAMPARTS Tourist Office Ypres, Grote Markt 34, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) , toerisme@ieper.be OUTOFHOURS SERVICES Outofhours pharmacy tel. +32 (0) , Outofhours doctor tel , HOSPITAL Jan Yperman ziekenhuis Briekestraat 12, 8900 Ypres, tel. +32 (0) YPRES

54 Cloth Hall Belfry Tourist Office 2 In Flanders Fields Museum 3 Saint Martin s Cathedral 4 SaintGeorge s Memorial Church 5 Cloister Gate Theatre 6 Old Seignory Building 7 Courthouse 8 Menin Gate 9 SaintJames Church 10 Irish Cross 11 SaintPeter s Church 12 Wooden House 13 Lille Gate 14 Het Steen 15 Merghelynck Museum 16 Belle Alms House 17 Butcher s House 18 Old Fishmarket 19 Ypres Reservoir Cemetery 20 Ramparts Cemetery 21 Commonwealth War Graves Commission 22 Kazematten Houten Paard 23 Guild Houses 24 Biebuyck House 25 Cloth Hall model (1/100) 26 De Kazematten Information Centre 27 Old Icecellar 28 The Island 29 Gatekeepers House 30 Lock Chamber 31 Yper Museum 32 Menin Gate model 33 Medieval Towers 34 Ammunition Dump 35 Australian Commemorative Plaque 36 Indian Monument 37 Ypres Monument

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56 Lakenhalle Grote Markt Ypres tél. +32 (0)