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Menin Gate – At the Commonwealth War Graves - Ypres (48207580617)📷 Iain Cameron, CC BY 2.0
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Menin Gate

Ypres, Belgium

History

A memorial arch carved with the names of over 54,000 soldiers who have no known grave. The Last Post is played under the arch every evening at 8 pm; arrive early to find a place.

Nearest town
Ypres, Belgium
Category
History & culture
GPS
50.8523, 2.8913
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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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In Flanders Fields: the Yser and Ypres – a tall tower sitting on top of a bridgePhoto by Joao Barroso on Unsplash
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IJzertoren – a tall tower sitting on top of a bridgePhoto by Joao Barroso on Unsplash
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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Urban GardensCampsite
    1 km from Menin Gate
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camperpunt Hooge CraterMotorhome stopover
    4 km from Menin Gate · 8 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camperplaats RavensteinMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Menin Gate
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camperpunt 't HekskenMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Menin Gate · 27 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Les HoublonnièresCampsite
    15 km from Menin Gate · 25 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping du Pont CharletCampsite
    20 km from Menin Gate
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Belgium · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Menin Gate?

Menin Gate is in Ypres, Belgium, at GPS 50.8523, 2.8913. It is about 12 km from Poperinge.

Can you camp near Menin Gate?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Urban Gardens, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 38 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Menin Gate?

Menin Gate is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: In Flanders Fields: the Yser and Ypres.

What is there to see near Menin Gate?

Places worth a stop nearby: Langemark German Cemetery (8 km), Tyne Cot Cemetery (9 km), IJzertoren (20 km) and King Albert I Memorial (32 km).

When is the best time to visit Menin Gate?

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)