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'''Dunkerque''' (English: ''Dunkirk'', Dutch: ''Duinkerke'', Deutsch: ''Dünnkirchen'') is a major port town at the Channel with [[ferry|ferries]] to [[Dover]] (''norfolklines'' – crossings every 2 hours).
== Hitching Out ==
=== West to [[Calais]], South to [[Lille]] ===
There is a roundabout right next to ''Polyclinic Villette'' on ''Avenue du Stade''. Cars can park there quite easily, also on the parking spot right next to it. McDo is close to this position, too, for asking people. Furthermore there is a traffic light a little bit ahead towards the river, which also marks the end of possible spots to stand with a sign or the thumb since there is no place to stop a car and the traffic is getting too fast.
It also must be possible to get lifts towards [[Belgium]], but be aware of where you are going since there is no further gas station on this [[highway]] but [[Jabbeke]] shortly before [[Brugge]].
=== To [[England]] ===
It is less busy and more laid-back/friendly than the [[Calais]]-Dover route. Both the Calais-Dover boats and the Dunkerque-Dover boats do not charge for extra passengers in vehicles. While [[Calais]]-Dover ferries allow foot passengers (cost about £15/20Euros), it is not possible from Dunkerque, so you have no other choice than to get a lift.