- See also De Haan for other uses.
De Haan () is a
municipality located in the
Belgian province of
West Flanders. The municipality comprises the villages of De Haan proper,
Klemskerke,
Vlissegem and
Wenduine. On January 1, 2006 De Haan had a total population of 11,925. The total area is 42.17 km² which gives a
population density of 283 inhabitants per km².
The coastal village of De Haan proper has maintained a low
skyline so its many buildings in
Belle Époque style are still prominently visible.
The town has a 18-hole golf course situated in its dunes, founded by
King Leopold II in 1903. Today, it is the only
links course in the country.
Its most famous resident was
Albert Einstein, who lived in the villa "Savoyarde" for six months in 1933 after leaving
Nazi Germany.
Photo gallery
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Tram stopImage:De Haan Duenen.JPG|
Dunes between De Haan and WenduineImage:Street_scene_in_De_Haan,_Belgium.jpg|Street in the
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Beachfront Shops</gallery>
Sports
Women's
volleyball club
Volley De Haan plays at the highest level of the Belgian league pyramid.
Transport
De Haan has stations on
The Coast Tram.
External links
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