Antwerp, The Yser (IJzer) Battlefields & Belgian Coast, Belgium
Battles
- Siege & Bombardment of Antwerp (27 September-10 October 1914)
- Battle of the Yser (16 October-10 November 1914)
- Zeebrugge Raid (23 April 1918)
- Ostend Raid (9 May 1918)
Battles of Antwerp, the Yser (IJzer) & the Belgian Coast
Battle Remains
The site of the Breendonk Fort at Antwerp is open to visitors:
Fortress of Breendonk National Memorial
A site on the banks of the IJzer/Yser Canal has remains of original, preserved trenches:
Monuments & Memorials
A number of Belgian and British monuments and memorials commemorate battles and the people, both military and civilian, who defended this battle sector during 1914-1918:
Monuments & Memorials on the Antwerp, Yser/IJzer Battlefields & Belgian Coast
Cemeteries
Military cemeteries in this sector are for Belgian, British & Commonwealth and German casualties who died in the Yser battlefield area from 1914 to 1918.
WW1 Cemeteries on the Yser Battlefields & Belgian Coast
Museums
The First World War museums in this sector range from interpretation centres at the site of a battle to a museum in a tower overlooking the Yser sector.
WW1 Museums on the Yser Battlefields & Belgian Coast
Accommodation
For visitors wanting to stay in the area on a short break or longer holiday see our suggested accommodation:
Tourist Offices
Discover other local attractions in the Belgian coastal region see our page listing the area's tourist offices.
Towns
Location and brief description of the main towns in the region of this battlefield.
Related Topic
The battlefields of the Ypres Salient in West Flanders are a short drive from the Yser/IJzer battlefield area. There are numerous museums, memorials and cemeteries to be visited.