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King Albert I Memorial

Nieuwpoort, Belgium

History

A rotunda at the Ganzepoot locks, where the Yser plain was flooded in 1914 to stop the German army. A lift and stairs lead to a viewing gallery; a visitor centre explains the flooding.

Nearest town
Nieuwpoort, Belgium
Category
History & culture
GPS
51.1296, 2.7595

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Belgium: No motorway tolls for cars. Low-emission zones in Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent; register foreign vehicles. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • De ZwerverMotorhome stopover
    0 km from King Albert I Memorial · 28 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowed
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  • Camperpark ZeesterMotorhome stopover
    9 km from King Albert I Memorial
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • camperpark VeurneMotorhome stopover
    9 km from King Albert I Memorial · 38 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • GreenparkCampsite
    12 km from King Albert I Memorial
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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  • Kampeerautoterrein GistelMotorhome stopover
    15 km from King Albert I Memorial · 8 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Ter HoeveCampsite
    19 km from King Albert I Memorial
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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All campsites in Belgium · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is King Albert I Memorial?

King Albert I Memorial is in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, at GPS 51.1296, 2.7595. It is about 12 km from De Panne.

Can you camp near King Albert I Memorial?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is De Zwerver, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 87 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass King Albert I Memorial?

King Albert I Memorial is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The Belgian coast: Zwin to the Westhoek dunes.

What is there to see near King Albert I Memorial?

Places worth a stop nearby: Atlantikwall Raversyde (10 km), IJzertoren (13 km), Westhoek dunes (14 km) and Langemark German Cemetery (26 km).

When is the best time to visit King Albert I Memorial?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)