Knuffelbos on the beach of Oostduinkerke 2026

Saturday 19 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027

During the Christmas holidays a wintry forest appears on the beach of Oostduinkerke: the Knuffelbos. It is one of the free activities in the winter programme of the municipality of Koksijde.

What can you expect at the Knuffelbos?

Winter forest on the beach: from Saturday 19 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 you can stroll through a wintry setting on the beach of Oostduinkerke-Bad.
Children's entertainment: there is free entertainment for children.
Live music: musicians add extra atmosphere to the forest.

More winter fun nearby

Koksijde on Ice: ice skating on the Theaterplein in Koksijde, until Sunday 3 January 2027.
Christmas Run Koksijde: on Wednesday 23 December 2026 at 17:30, run 7 km from the Huis van de Kerstman in Koksijde-Dorp.
Winter walking day: on Sunday 27 December 2026, join the walk starting in Oostduinkerke.

Practical information

Admission: free.
Information: Koksijde-Bad tourist office and the website of the municipality of Koksijde.

When

Saturday 19 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027.

Where

Beach Oostduinkerke-Bad

Website

koksijde.be

Other events in Oostduinkerke

Shrimp Festival and Shrimp Parade in Oostduinkerke;
Saturday 26 – Sunday 27 June 2027
Flanders sings in Nieuwpoort;
Fireworks in Nieuwpoort;
Fishing Folklore Evenings in Oostduinkerke;
Halloween in Koksijde;
Saturday 17 October – Sunday 8 November 2026
Koksijde on Ice;
Saturday 12 December 2026 – Sunday 3 January 2027

Entire list