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Bruges Tourist Information

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Houses in Bruges

How to get to Bruges center?

Coming from the train station, you can either take a bus (there are several buses that take you to the market square) into the old center of Bruges, a taxi (around 10 euros I paid last time*) or walk. Especially if it’s a sunny day, it’s a nice walk into the center. You can walk by the ‘Minnewater’ (Lake of Love).

Bruges Tourist Information: Lake of Love

10 must sees according to the tourist information:

  • Rozenhoedkaai
  • Burg Square
  • Beguinage
  • The former Hanseatic Bruges
  • Church of our Lady
  • Concertgebouw,‘t Zand
  • Market Square
  • The Flemish Primitives
  • Almshouses
  • Explore the veins of the city on the water
I have to admit, I`ve been to Bruges a few times and still haven`t done all of the above. I`ve seen Burg Square, the Beguinage, the Church of our Lady, Concertgebouw and the Market Square. I`ve been up in the Belfry (366 steps people!) and I`ve seen a few of the museums.
Belfry Tower in Bruges

If you`re not so into boats you can also take a ride with a horse and buggy. Don`t forget about the many shops in Bruges. Not only souvenirs, clothes, … but chocolates too! My personal favorite is ‘The Chocolate Line’. You just have to go in, if only for the chocolate aroma or see the window display.

Window display at the Chocolate Line, Bruges

Don`t forget Bruges is a popular destination, so it can become very touristy and crowded at some times.

Accommodation

I stayed once at Martin’s Hotel. I thought the rooms were nice & clean and the location is great, just behind the Belfry. If you`re looking for something more upscale, find out 5 reasons to stay at the Hotel Heritage in Bruges. Or find more hotels in Bruges.

Personal Tip

If you want to buy Belgian chocolates (and you should 🙂 keep this in mind. You can buy the packages of chocolate of the brand Cote d’Or in a supermarket a lot cheaper than in the chocolate stores. Leonidas has very good pralines, for a reasonable price.

For more tips from a local, check out Best of Bruges.

Places to visit around Bruges

Oostende (29 km/18 miles) ~ Gent (52 km/32 miles) ~ Ieper (57 km/ 35 miles) ~ Brussels (85 km/53 miles) ~ Antwerp (96 km/60 miles)

How to travel to Bruges?

Train from Brussels Airport to Bruges (via Brussel-Noord): 110 km/68 mls: 1.30 hrs. There are no flight to Bruges. Brussels Airport is the closest international airport.
Train from Amsterdam to Bruges (via Antwerp): 253km/157 mls: 3.15 hrs
Eurostar from London St.-Pancras to Bruges (via Lille): 2.40 hrs
Thalys from Paris to Bruges (via Brussel-Zuid): 296 km/184 mls: 2.30 hrs

Bruges Tourist Information offices

Concertgebouw, ‘t Zand
`t Zand 34 ~ Opening hours: Mo-Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sundays & public holidays 10 am – 2 pm (closed 25.12 & 01.01)

Station, Stationsplein
Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10 am – 5 pm // Sa-Su 10 am – 2 pm (closed 25.12 & 01.01)

Historium (Markt)
Markt 1 ~ Opening hours: daily from 10 am – 5 pm (closed 25.12 & 01.01)

You can find more information on Bruges at the official website: www.brugge.be. See more of Belgium and learn some DUTCH phrases.

*Prices and other info was accurate at time of publishing

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  1. Gayla~ says

    January 18, 2013 at 3:34 pm

    Oh my! I can never get enough of Bruges. It’s my favorite place in all of Belgium, and the Chocolate Lijn makes THE best chocolates.

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