PodWalk through De Panne
Set off with the VRT PodWalk and discover De Panne on a captivating audio walk. Arnout Hauben and stories from past and present bring the municipality’s history to life.
Starting location
Starting location
The walk is a loop, starting at the Town Hall.
8660 De Panne
BE
On your route
Put on your walking shoes and let yourself be carried along, at your own pace, on this fascinating journey through the past and present of our beautiful municipality. Ready for this listening journey? Arnout first takes you into the history of De Panne before heading into the dunes and towards the sea. Discover how De Panne grew into a place full of stories and character. Take your time and enjoy this wonderful walk.
Tip: make sure your phone is fully charged. For the best experience, use earphones or headphones.
On this route, you discover not only the many places where Arnout shares fascinating facts, but also walk past the former Sint-Pieterskerk. From October 2026, this historic building will have a new purpose as the municipal library.
At the westernmost point of the walk, the Westerpunt awaits: an architectural showpiece that treats you to a unique view over the surrounding nature. Be sure to take a moment to climb the steps — the panorama is absolutely worth it.
Accessibility
Did you know we have mapped out an alternative route so that less mobile walkers and wheelchair users can enjoy it too? Signs point the way at 4 points. That way, everyone can be carried along by Arnout’s fascinating stories. We do recommend bringing someone to assist.
Parking
It is best to park in the green long-stay parking zones.
Toilets
Need a toilet along the way? There are public toilets:
- Schuilhavenlaan
- Seafront promenade near P. Bortierplein
- Zeedijk Centrum, near Zeelaan
- Town Hall
Public transport
Coming by tram? The ‘De Panne Kerk’ and ‘De Panne Centrum’ stops are closest to the start of this walk.
What is a PodWalk?
Dwars door De Panne is an initiative by VRT and production company De Chinezen. All you need to do is download the VRT PodWalks app and choose the story of De Panne. Based on your GPS location, the audio clips start at exactly the right moment. This PodWalk is completely free and can be restarted at any time.