Frequently asked questions about amenities in Knokke-Heist

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://knokkeheist.com/en/medical-addresses.php

Yes, many shops in Knokke-Heist are open on 1 November, even though All Saints' Day is a public holiday in Belgium.

• Tourist centre: on the coast, shops may also open on Sundays and public holidays; not every shop does, so check the shop's website if in doubt.
• Autumn holiday: 1 November falls in the Belgian autumn school holiday; expect it to be busy on the coast.
• Supermarkets: these often have shorter opening hours on public holidays.

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://knokkeheist.com/en/medical-addresses.php

All local medical facilities can be found on the Medical page: https://knokkeheist.com/en/medical-addresses.php

Yes, there are two self-service launderettes in Heist, on the Knokkestraat.

• Miele Wassalon: Knokkestraat 14, Heist; daily from 7 am to 10 pm.
• The Washbox: Knokkestraat 10, Heist.
• Wash.ME Total: Baron De Maerelaan 94-96, 8380 Zeebrugge; at the petrol station.
• More locations: all Wash ME launderettes in Belgium are listed in the Wash ME location finder.

Yes, carnival is celebrated in Knokke-Heist; the parade traditionally goes through Heist.

• More information: see carnival in Knokke-Heist.
• Date: on the coast the parades often take place later than elsewhere, sometimes weeks after carnival; the tourist office knows the current date and route.

Yes, shops in Knokke-Heist may open every Sunday, and many in the well-known shopping streets do.

• Lippenslaan: the busiest shopping street, with well-known chains and cosy boutiques.
• Kustlaan: the street of exclusive designer shops and jewellers.
• Dumortierlaan: boutiques and concept stores for those looking for something different.

In Knokke-Heist, shops are allowed to open every Sunday. Many shops are also open on Sundays, but not all shopkeepers take advantage of this opportunity.

The standard opening hours during holidays and shopping Sundays in Knokke-Heist are from 12:00 to 17:00.

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If you want to get married in Knokke-Heist, you arrange this through the civil affairs department (Burgerzaken) of the municipality of Knokke-Heist.

• Declaration: first you declare your intended marriage at the municipality where one of you lives; the wedding can then take place no sooner than 14 days and no later than 6 months after the declaration.
• Living abroad: if neither of you lives in Belgium, first ask the municipality of Knokke-Heist whether a wedding is possible there and which documents are needed.
• Venue and date: the municipality will inform you about wedding venues, available dates and costs.
• Contact: https://www.knokke-heist.be/

A traveller with a disability or impairment will find carefully collected information at the Info Point about the accessibility of various holiday destinations. Here you will find this information:

- https://www.toegankelijkreizen.be/
- https://www.westkans.be/

The nearest police station is the police centre Knokke, Van Steenestraat 10, 8300 Knokke-Heist.

• Emergency: call 101 for urgent police help or 112 if life is in danger.
• Non-urgent: call +32 50 61 96 19.
• Wijkpost Heist: Kraaiennestplein 3, 8301 Heist, tel. +32 50 61 96 70.

In Belgium you buy or exchange gas bottles at a Primagaz dealer, at DIY stores and at some petrol stations; use the Primagaz dealer locator to find the nearest address to Knokke-Heist.

• Campingaz: in Belgium Primagaz also distributes the small blue Campingaz bottles.
• DIY stores: several Hubo stores sell butane and propane bottles.
• Connection: bottles from different countries do not always have the same connection; check that the bottle fits your regulator.

All local information about cycling and bicycle rental in Knokke-Heist is available on the cycling page: https://knokkeheist.com/en/cycling.php

You can buy cycling routes at the local tourist office and the local bike rental.

Most shops, museums and attractions in Knokke-Heist are only closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day; many restaurants are actually open at Christmas.

• Christmas Eve (24 December): shops are usually open, often until late afternoon; many restaurants serve a Christmas menu.
• Christmas Day (25 December): public holiday; most shops, museums and attractions are closed, many restaurants are open and booking is often necessary.
• 26 December: an ordinary working day in Belgium, so shops and attractions are open.
• New Year's Eve (31 December): shops often close earlier; some restaurants are open.
• New Year's Day (1 January): public holiday; most shops are closed, some restaurants and cafés are open.
• Opening hours: check the exact times on the websites of the shops, museums and restaurants themselves.

You find all information about local restaurants in Knokke-Heist on: https://knokkeheist.com/en/food-and-beverages.php

For an overview with information and opening hours of each restaurant in Knokke-Heist, we refer to the website: Resto

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Lost something?
If you have an lost an object in (the region of) Knokke-Heist, you can inquire the local police station. Perhaps your item is already found.

After declaration of loss and showing your ID, you can retake your possession immediately.

Anything?
Do you have found an object (in this region), then it is your duty to do your best to give it back to the owner. If you know who the owner is, you can do this yourself. Do you not know who the owner is? You report the the item to the local police station.

Gemeente Knokke-Heist
Alfred Verweeplein 1
8300 Knokke-Heist
+32 50 630 100
e-mail. knokke-heist@knokke-heist.be
web. https://www.knokke-heist.be/

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