Knokke-Heist is a small Belgian coastal town close to the Netherlands’ border, on the edge of the famous Zwin Nature Park. It’s known for its lovely sandy beach and the surrounding salt marshes and mudflats, which are a bird watchers’ paradise. The most commonly seen birds are storks and oystercatchers. The For Freedom Museum describes the history of the area during the Second World War with a number of exhibits, including original vehicles and uniforms. Another fantastic museum is Sincfala: Museum van de Zwinstreek, which features the life in the coastal regions of Belgium. Kids will enjoy a boat tour with Knokke Boat Duinbergen and mini golf at the River Woods beach club.