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Bruges

Belgium

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Quick Guide

  • Dutch, French, and German
  • Euro

Whether you’re visiting in winter for the Christmas Markets, or in summer when the flowers are blooming and the sun is shining, Bruges is the picture of medieval perfection. The cobbled streets, the canals, the squares, the buildings – they’re all gorgeous. And it just gets prettier in the nighttime when they’re all lit up beautifully by strategic lighting. Small enough to cover easily in a few days, with enough to keep you entertained, Bruges is the perfect destination for a city break getaway.

The heart and soul of Bruges and the place to start any visit is the square called Markt. The buildings surrounding this open space are gorgeous medieval stunners, with the famous belfry being the most iconic. It’s the place to take pictures, trying to capture the beauty, or to sit and enjoy some al fresco dining. There’s also horse drawn carriages completing the picture and offering a naff yet enjoyable tourist experience.

Continue your wanderings through Belgium’s beauty to Hof Arents. This tiny park includes the Lover’s Bridge crossing a quaint canal – an absolutely superb view and yet another place for a classic ‘Bruges’ photo opportunity.

Lace and chocolate are what Bruges is famous for. The two best places to experience these treats are the Choco-Story museum and ‘t Apostelientje handmade lace museum-shop.

Bruges Key Facts

  • Dutch, French, and German
  • Euro
  • 1 hr
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Nearest Airports

  • Ostend Airport (OST)
  • Rotterdam Airport (RTM) - 43 miles
  • Gilze-rijen Airport (GLZ) - 43 miles
  • Antwerp Deurne Airport (ANR) - 43 miles
  • Lille Airport (LIL) - 69 miles
  • Valkenburg Airport (LID) - 81 miles
  • De Kooy Airport (DHR) - 81 miles
  • Brussels Airport (BRU) - 82 miles
  • Charleroi Airport (CRL) - 82 miles
  • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) - 81 miles
  • Volkel Airport (UDE) - 87 miles
  • Eindhoven Airport (EIN) - 87 miles
  • Kent International Airport (MSE) - 87 miles
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Where To Stay

Our guide to the best hotels in Bruges.

Guesthouse Mirabel

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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Hotel Dukes' Palace Brugge

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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Hotel Ter Brughe

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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Martin's Relais

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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Hotel Navarra

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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Grand Hotel Casselbergh Brugge

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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Hotel 'T Zand

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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Hotel Maraboe

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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Hotel Boterhuis

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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Hotel Monsieur Ernest

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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Anselmus Hotel

Historical Centre of Brugge, Bruges
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