Poperinge is a medieval city which still retains three monumental churches which bear witness to its historic importance. The principal of these is 'Hoofdkerk Sint-Bertinus' more than four hundred years old, built on the site of a Romanesque predecessor which burnt down in 1419.

On a more mundane level Poperinge is now home to the National Hop Museum. This museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey on the tools, techniques and history of hop growing. Matters of pressing importance to beer lovers the world over.