Dronkenput (Middelkerke, Belgium)
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General information about Dronkenput
Dronkenput is an oddity in our collection. In fact, this 500 m³ water tank/reservoir would have remained a noble unknown had it not been for the groundwater pushing this water bunker upwards on one side, causing it to tilt completely. This happened on the night of December 1, 1897. Quite impressive when you consider that this water bunker weighs no less than 213 tons! It was one of the first structures to be built in reinforced concrete.
On the website of the Municipality of Middelkerke, we find the following photo: the Dronkenput had become a tourist attraction. You can also see triangular walls on the roof. Perhaps these were ventilation openings.
The Dronkenput was built at the end of the 19th century as part of a hydraulic project:
– intended to discharge drainage water from, among other places, the Ieperleed into the sea
– via an underground outlet (under the sea dike)
– with backflow protection against seawater.
When you enter this water tank, you actually risk losing your balance: you no longer have any reference point for what is horizontal or vertical, and you are constantly trying to adjust. So you are, as it were... drunk!
Visitor tips Dronkenput
General tips:
1) if you are looking for other nearby attractions, consult our Tourist map of Top.Vlaanderen.
2) You can consult our overview lists: by category ( e.g. timeline, size, ...) or by region
3) You can also always consult tourist services: see our overview of tourist services
Tip 1: There can be quite a lot of water in the Dronkenput. You may need to wear boots if you venture further into this water reservoir.
Tip 2: As always, be careful when there is water nearby, especially when children are around!
Geographical information
Address: Kapelstraat, Middelkerke-Bad, West Flanders, Belgium
Geographic coordinates:
– Google Maps: Latitude = 51.1847378 – Longitude = 2.8240669
– Open Street Maps: Latitude = 51.184715 – Longitude = 2.826632
– Altitude h = 2 m
Indication of Dronkenput on:
Tourist map of Top.Vlaanderen – Google Maps – OpenStreetMap.
Route to Dronkenput: Route via Google Maps
Meteo
8°C
| Day | Condition | Temperature | Precipitation | Rain Chance | Wind | Humidity | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Today
22:00
|
 cloudy
|
7° | 8°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 16 Km/h | 96 % | 1026 mb |
|
Tomorrow
22:00
|
cloudless
|
6° | 17°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 8 Km/h | 95 % | 1024 mb |
|
Mon Mar 26
10:00 p.m.
|
 light rain
|
9° | 16°°C | 1 mm | 100% | 10 Km/h | 88 % | 1020 mb |
|
Tue Mar 26
10:00 p.m.
|
 light rain
|
9° | 14°°C | 0.6 mm | 60% | 14 Km/h | 90 % | 1017 mb |
|
Wed, Mar 26
10:00 p.m.
|
light rain
|
7° | 9°°C | 1 mm | 100% | 32 Km/h | 94 % | 1017 mb |
| Hour | Condition | Temperature | Precipitation | Rain Chance | Wind | Humidity | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Today
13:00
|
 cloudy
|
9° | 11°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 14 Km/h | 91 % | 1026 mb |
|
Today
16:00
|
cloudy
|
10° | 10°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 16 Km/h | 85 % | 1025 mb |
|
Today
19:00
|
cloudy
|
7° | 7°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 12 Km/h | 95 % | 1025 mb |
|
Today
22:00
|
cloudy
|
8° | 8°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 9 Km/h | 96 % | 1025 mb |
|
Tomorrow
01:00
|
partly cloudy
|
6° | 6°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 8 Km/h | 95 % | 1024 mb |
|
Tomorrow
04:00
|
 very light cloud cover
|
6° | 6°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 7 Km/h | 95 % | 1023 mb |
|
Tomorrow
07:00
|
 cloudless
|
6° | 6°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 5 Km/h | 95 % | 1023 mb |
|
Tomorrow
10:00
|
cloudless
|
11° | 11°°C | 0 mm | 0% | 7 Km/h | 79 % | 1023 mb |
Internet information from and about Dronkenput
Drunk tank:
Website ( Opening hours ) - 
YouTube
Heritage Agency: Database
Coastal heritage Image bank
Tourism Department Visit Middelkerke":
Website - Facebook - Instagram
Tourism "The Coast (Westtoer)
Website - Facebook - Instagram - YouTube
Our photos about Dronkenput
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Photos from the visit on February 12, 2026
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So the photographer wasn't drunk. 😉
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