Dear Friend of Flanders,

Flanders and Brussels are ready, willing and able to welcome visitors. As you would expect, some additional measures are currently in place, in order to ensure the safety of everyone. 

If you are travelling to Flanders, Brussels or elsewhere in Belgium for a duration of 48 hours or more, you will need to complete a Passenger Locator Form, within the 48 hours before your arrival in Belgium. 

Wearing of a mask is compulsory for anyone over the age of 12 in confined public spaces, including shops, museums, theatres, on public transport, when moving about in restaurants, and in streets and other public areas in some cities; it is therefore recommended to carry a mask with you at all times. People are expected to keep a social distance of 1.5m (5ft). 

Most visitor attractions, bars, restaurants and cafés are now open, with extra safety measures. Some museums/galleries are only accepting visitors with advance reservations, therefore please check in advance the measures in place at specific places you plan to visit. It is strongly recommended to make reservations for restaurants. 

Look up more detailed information regarding the safety measures in place across Belgium.

We hope to welcome you soon, with twice the heart, love and hospitality. As ever, you are most welcome! 

Warm regards,
VISITFLANDERS.

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Armistice Remembrance

Menin Gate - Last Post
10 november
Passchendaele Ceremony at Crest Farm Canadian Memorial Zonnebeke (6 pm)

10 November 1917 marks the day that Canadian troops ended the Battle of Passchendaele by capturing the ruins of the village. Together with the Canadian Government, the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 and the Municipality of Zonnebeke organize a ceremony starting with a subdued reflection at the Crest Farm Canadian Memorial followed by a torch parade through the Canadalaan. The parade follows the path of the last hundred meters of the attack and ends at Passchendaele church.
Maximum 100 people can attend the ceremony. There will be no open air reception and cultural activity.
You can register on the website soon.

11 november
Ceremonies and concert in Ypres

10.30 am Ceremony at the Belgian War Memorial, Coomansstraat Ypres
11 am Special Last Post at the Menin Gate, Ypres. (access only on invitation). Will be livestreamed (follow our Facebookpage @FlandersFields1418 for more details)
5 pm Concert The Great War Remembered in the Sint-Maartenskathedral (canceled in 2020 due to Covid)
8 pm Last Post at the Menin Gate, Ypres with VIPs.
Armistice Remembrance

Where

Menenstraat  1
8900 Ypres

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When

From Tuesday, November 10, 2020
To Tuesday, November 11, 2025

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