Fish auction site
Zeebrugge's old fish market is heritage, and this is where the vibrant history counts for something. As the ultimate place to buy fish, the fish auction was the precursor to today's fish auction from 1909 to 1993. At the same time, a fresh wind is blowing through the site.
For just about the entire 20th century, the old fish market was a haven for traders to buy fish. It was the fishing auction before they became popular and its vibrant history continues to inspire and charm even today. It evolved from a wooden barracks into a full-scale stone building, which was soon rebuilt after World War II. In 1993, operations there ceased and the maritime theme park Seafront developed on the site. In 2017, the City Council took control of the site again. Their steer will see the old fish market upgraded and given a new function in the coming years. With the ABC Tower, a modern cruise ship terminal, the fish market's second life is already well underway. A unique culinary experience overlooking the harbour? Reserve your table at the rooftop restaurant Njord and enjoy.
