Things to do in Bruges

Discover the highlights of Bruges

Bruges has been bustling and flourishing since the Middle Ages. The historical buildings and churches, the city gates and authentic city ramparts (de Vesten) are silent witnesses to its rich history. Captivating stories come to life in the famous museums. 

• The Market Square and the Belfry Tower
• The Basilica of the Holy Blood and the Gothic Room inside the Town Hall
• The Rozenhoedkaai (Rosary Quay)
• The Beguinage near the Lake of Love
• Church of Our Lady
• Saint Saviour’s Cathedral
• The Jerusalem Chapel within the Adornes Estate
• Groeninge Museum
• Gruuthuse Museum
• The Hospital of St John

Discover Bruges your own way

On foot, from the water or even from the sky ... There are many ways to discover Bruges.

Book a guide, enjoy a walk or rent a bike. The City Tour bus is also a great way to discover Bruges. Bruges is also known for its boat trips on the Bruges canals and, of course, its horse drawn carriage tours; two ways to see the city from another perspective. And talking about perspective... how about taking a hot air balloon over the city? 

Great things to do in Bruges

Do like to taste, experience, discover? Then you are certain to be charmed by Bruges! From chocolate and beer tasting, through a concert, to genuinely experiencing the history; you'll find it hard to choose. 

• Bruges Beer Experience
• Brewery De Halve Maan
• Brewery Bourgogne de Flandres
• Choco-Story (The Chocolate Museum)
• Historium
• Lace centre
• Folklore Museum
• Het Concertgebouw (Concert Hall)
• Bruges Royal Municipal Theatre
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