Weekend getaway Ypres

City trip Ypres with Eurocity Direct

Already starting at € 45 one-way trip with Eurocity Direct
In 3.40 hours from Amsterdam to the heart of Ypres
Comfortable travel and arrive well-rested.

Ypres is a charming, historic city that is easily accessible by train. In just 48 hours, you can visit impressive sites such as the In Flanders Fields Museum and the Menin Gate, sample local specialities, and explore the beautiful surrounding countryside on foot or by bike. It's an ideal programme for a meaningful weekend getaway.

What can you do in Ypres in two days?

Day 1: From battles to fine dining: a day full of impressions

Wake up and discover

Start your day in Ypres peacefully at Milk'n Sugar. Here, you can enjoy a fresh breakfast of crispy rolls, artisan jam and a smooth cappuccino. It's a stylish and tasty start to your two-day exploration!
After breakfast, it's time to delve into history. Explore the Ypres Salient, an impressive landscape that still bears witness to the First World War. Be sure to make time for a visit to the In Flanders Fields Museum in the heart of the city. Its interactive and humane exhibition will move you.

Flavour and atmosphere

For lunch, take a seat at Dépot or Den Olifant, where local produce is used to create creative dishes. In the afternoon, you can choose between the humorous Useless Signs Walk and the peaceful Fortress Walking Route, which includes a picnic option. Either way, you will get to know the city and its surroundings better. You can pick up information about the routes from Tourism Ypres on the Grote Markt.

Commemorate and enjoy

At sunset, attend the solemn Last Post at the Menin Gate, an impressive commemoration. End the evening with dinner at ’t Leetvermaak or Pacific Eiland, , followed by an overnight stay at B&B Doncks, a glamping accommodation or a romantic boat.

Day 2: Enjoy delicious flavours and taste history in Ypres

Breaskfast in the heart of town

On your second day in Ypres, you will start your day at Kaffee André on the Grote Markt. You can choose from five carefully prepared breakfast options. It's a great way to start your day in the city centre! Be sure to check the opening hours first!

A taste of history

In the afternoon, you will visit the Kazematten Brewery, which is located in the historic casemates beneath the ramparts of Ypres. Wipers Times beer has been brewed here since 2014. This is a special place because British soldiers published their satirical magazine, The Wipers Times, from these underground rooms during the First World War.

Explore medieval Ypres with a QR code

Take an engaging QR-walk! to discover the city's history. At eight locations in the city centre and on the ramparts, tower guards Walter and Waelewijn recount the city's rich history in entertaining, short videos. Scan the QR code at each location to enjoy the story in comfort, with seating areas nearby.

A culinary grand finale

Your stay in Ypres will end with dinner at Klei, which is located on the Grote Markt. Here, chef Jonathan creates a menu using local produce. The perfect way to end your two-day trip.