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Flanders Fields

Where Memories Live

About Flanders Fields

Flanders Fields is a landscape that invites you to slow down. Amid historic towns, quiet cemeteries, and vast fields, you’ll discover the stories of World War I right where they unfolded. Here, impressive heritage, hospitality, and tranquility go hand in hand.

From the daily Last Post in Ypres to the serene beauty of Tyne Cot Cemetery and the relaxed atmosphere of Poperinge, this accessible route lets you experience Flanders Fields at your own pace.

Ypres: the heart of Flanders Fields

Begin your journey in Ypres, the undisputed gateway to Flanders Fields. On the Grote Markt, the impressive Cloth Hall dominates the cityscape. Inside, the In Flanders Fields Museum tells the story of World War I through personal testimonies and interactive exhibits.
Stroll along the ramparts, enjoy the charming city center, and end the day at the Menin Gate during the daily Last Post. For nearly a century, this solemn ceremony has paid tribute to the fallen.

Diksmuide, Passchendaele, and the memorial sites

Today you’ll travel through a landscape deeply scarred by the war. In Diksmuide, the Yser Tower tells the story of the war. Along the Yser River, you’ll discover how water played a crucial role during the conflict. Further east lies Passchendaele, known worldwide for one of the fiercest battles of the war. The Passchendaele 1917 Memorial Museum literally brings visitors closer to life on the front lines. Along the way, you’ll visit some of the region’s most impressive cemeteries, including Tyne Cot Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth cemetery in the world.

Poperinge: Relaxation Behind the Front Lines

While the front was just a few kilometers away, Poperinge offered a rare sense of normalcy during the war. The town became a refuge for soldiers who could take a brief respite from the horrors of the front. A visit to the Talbot House brings this remarkable history back to life. In this authentic soldiers’ home, time seems to stand still. Discover the chapel in the attic, the cozy garden, and the stories of thousands of soldiers who found solace here. Round out your visit with a stroll through the charming town center or a tour of the brewery.

Flanders Fields is not just any destination. It is a landscape of stories, memories, and encounters that lingers in your mind long after you’ve returned home. The best way to explore Flanders Fields is by car. The most important World War I memorial sites are scattered across the rolling landscape of the Westhoek.

Your Carefree 48-Hour Experience at Flanders Fields

Planning a city trip with special needs isn’t always easy. Information is often available—
—but it’s scattered or hard to find. It takes time to piece everything together—and it’s still unclear whether everything is truly accessible and tailored to your needs.

That’s why we developed a comprehensive 48-hour concept, with and for you. This concept was developed in collaboration with advocacy groups, experts by experience, and test sleepers. This way, you can be sure that everything not only sounds good, but also works in practice.

1. Choose your 48-hour experience
‍You’llstay in the heart of Flanders Fields, with a program of accessible activities, relaxation, and experiences carefully curated by the TABANAA team. Our team personally visited all the locations and activities. What you see is truly what you get.

2. Easily share your needs at
. Through our digital care assistant James (chat feature), you can share your specific needs at any time—from mobility and assistive devices to nutrition or additional support.

3. We tailor everything to your needs
Based on your input, we make sure every detail is just right: your room, the program, the pace, and the practical arrangements. No separate reservations—just one cohesive experience where everything fits together perfectly—from arrival to departure.

4. Arrive and enjoy
Everything has been arranged and tested in advance. Once you’re there, you won’t have to figure anything out. Relax and enjoy yourself, at your own pace—that’s the idea.

Our care butler. At your service.

Always one direct contact for all your questions. If you have opted for this, after your request, our care butler will contact you and make sure everything goes smoothly: from your online booking and arrival to arranging qualified care staff.

Personal contact

After booking, the care butler service will contact you within 2 days to discuss the necessary arrangements.

Extra helping hand

Qualified care staff and auxiliary equipment will be provided if needed.

Detailed briefing

You will receive a vacation plan, the accommodation where you are staying will receive a hotel briefing, and the nursing staff (and/or other care partners) will receive a care briefing.