Bruges

How to get there?

BRUGES

How to get about?

What to do?

Where to stay?

Where to go?

What´s on?

By Álvaro J. 1TAM

By plane Bruges doesn´t have its own airport, the nearest airports are Brussels and Charleroi, from there you have to take a train to Bruges.

By car Bruges has very good access by car, although parking in the old town is very complicated, it is best to park in the outskirts of the city, or in the station and take a bus

By trainThe best way to arrive to Bruges is by train, the Belgian trains are quite reliable and cheap!

Bruges

You have buses that will take you to the most touristic points of the city. The single ticket costs € 1.20 (€ 2 if you buy it when boarding the bus). Buses run from 05:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on weekends you also have night services.

If you want a romantic trip and take a horse carriage, you have them in the Grote Markt and its cost is about € 40 a half an hour (up to five people).

The bicycle is an excellent transport option, you have specialized establishments that rent them, the price per day goes from 10 to 12 euros.

Bruges is a pretty small city, and walking is the best option to get to know it.In only two hours you will have seen all its charms!

Another possibility to discover Bruges are the Hop on - Hop off buses. They leave every hour, doing a complete tour of about 50 minutes, for a price for adults of € 14.50, and children from 6 to 11 years € 8,50.

Romantic walk by the Lake of Love If you travel to Bruges with your partner, do not forget to take a romantic walk along the Lake of Love and cross the bridge that guarantees eternal love.

Cruise through the canals of Bruges The best activity that can be done in Bruges. A boat tour on the romantic canals is another way to discover the city.

Feel the magic of the Grote Markt The medieval Grote Markt is the most beautiful square in Bruges, and is full of typical restaurants, you have to visit it!

Bike Tours Bruges is an ideal city to see by bicycle. There are several routes to do in the city and its beautiful surroundings. Discover them!

HOSTEL

APARTMENT

HOTEL

BOAT HOTEL

A cheap option for young people and backpackers, where you can find shared rooms.

A great option to go with family or friends!!

You will sleep on the water in the most original and different hotel in the city of Bruges

The perfect option if you are going on a romantic trip with your couple, although the prices are more expensive

Belfort(the bell tower) Discover the secrets of its famous clock, climb the 366 steps and enjoy a panoramic view of Bruges!

Groeninge MuseumIt is one of the most important museums in the city, where you can see masterpieces of Flemish painting

Kruisvest windmills In Bruges it is mandatory that you visit the kruisvest park with its windmills surrounded by amazing gardens

The town hall of Bruges It is one of the most beautiful buildings that we can find on our route. It is located in Burg Square.

Chocolate museum enjoy with a different visit, where you can know the history of chocolate, highly recommended with children!

Reiefessten

The procession of the sacred blood

Jazz Bruges 2018 The first edition was in the year 2002, the city during the month of October is filled with street performances by jazz and blues bands.

Cactus Festival It is one of the most interesting and one of the most attended. Music concerts of different styles of music (rock, pop or reggae), take place in the wonderful Minnenwaterpark, during the first half of July!!

Reiefessten ( Festival of Bruges' Canals) On the weekends of August, Bruges looks splendid with its illuminated canals and numerous performances and outdoor concerts in some of the most beautiful corners of the city.

Beer Festival in Bruges Every year during the 3rd and 4th of February, more than 20,000 people meet to try over 300 different beers in the center of Bruges.

The procession of the Sacred Blood Every year on the 17th of May, the relic of the blood of Christ that is kept in the splendid Church of the Holy Blood goes out in procession.