Knokke-Heist - Knokke and Albertstrand

To the west of Knokke is the new quarter of Albertstrand with the famous complex situated alongside the dike. It is worth a look as it contains some fine works of art. The sculpture "Le poète" by Ossip Zadkine stands in front of the building. In the foyer hangs a 7 ton chandelier made from 22,000 pieces of glass, considered to be the largest in Europe. The walls are hung with works by famous painters including René Magritte's "Le Domaine enchanté".

The Zegemeer is an artificial lake in the dunes. On its south bank was built the Scharpoord cultural center with the modern Institute for Thalasso therapy.