Sightseeing in Bruges, the city is full of it. In fact, this historic city offers incredible highlights and fun things to do. You will find beautiful places to visit, but you can also admire a lot of beauty from the water. Taking a boat trip on the Brugse Reien is therefore one of the most booked activities. Boating is always fun, especially when you can admire Bruges from a different perspective. These are the most beautiful sights and best to do's in Bruges!
Take a walking tour of Bruges
We can stroll the streets of Bruges for hours and still continue to be amazed by the beauty of this city. It is a city that does not bore and where you discover something new every time. Every little street leads to a new surprise. Bruges is a city where you are guaranteed to feast your eyes. One of the best things to do is to take a walk through the historic center. You can do this on your own, but you can also consider to A guided walking tour of Bruges can be booked for €2. One advantage of this is that a local will take you around the city!
Climb the Belfry of Bruges
Did you know that almost all belfries are located in Belgium or France? A belfry is a medieval watchtower with a storm bell, and there are some 26 belfries on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Including, therefore, the Belfry of Bruges, as well as the Belfry of Ghent. Nowadays, a belfry tower is adjacent to a city hall or mart hall, and can be visited. So is the 83-meter-high Belfry of Bruges. Climb the 366 steps, see the impressive clock mechanism and 47 clicks, then enjoy the breathtaking view of Bruges.
Entrance fee for an adult is €14.
The Burg
The Burg is the oldest square in Bruges. A place where the power center of Bruges used to be and where the city hall is still located. The Burg was walled and there were a few entrance gates. Be sure to take a walk around this square because the architecture of the buildings here is breathtaking.
Minnewater
The Minnewater is located on a small city park, the Minnewater Park, in the center of the city. It is a beautiful and peaceful place where you can take a stroll along the water. The park is surrounded by beautiful buildings and with a little luck you will spot dozens of swans here. When you take a boat trip through Bruges you often pass by the Minnewater as well.
Stroll across the Bonifacius Bridge
The Bonifacius Bridge, along with hotspot The Flemish Pot one of the most photographed spots in Bruges. Although it seems centuries old, the Bonifacius Bridge dates from the 20th century. The bridge fits perfectly in this historic part of the city and attracts a lot of attention. Our tip is to visit this place early in the morning, then you might have this place to yourself.
Take a look around the Beguinage
A beautiful and photogenic spot in the historic center of Bruges is the Beguinage. The white-painted houses and the convent garden date back to 1245. Beguines, women who dedicated their lives to the church, used to live here. And still the houses in this court are inhabited by nuns of the Order of St. Benedict. Should you have an interest in what life was like in the 17th century, you can take a look at one of the Beguine houses. Open every day from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Brewery De Halve Maan
Every beer and, for that matter, non-beer lover should visit Beer Brewery De Halve Maan. Not for nothing does this brewery belong to our favorite hotspots in Bruges. You can visit the tasting room here for a nice cold Brugse Zot, Bruges' city beer. But if you're also interested in how the beer is made here, it's definitely fun to book a 45-minute tour. A big plus here is that you go to the roof of the brewery, from here you have a great view of the skyline of Bruges.
Museums in Bruges
There are an awful lot of museums in Bruges that exhibit painting arts to historical finds. If you plan to visit many museums then it is advisable to visit the Museums Bruges Card to purchase. This card allows you to visit all museums for 72 hours. The 72 hours starts from your first visit.
Bruges Beer Experience
A visit to the Bruges Beer Experience may not fall under the Musea Brugge Card, but is recommended. In this beer museum, you can follow an audio tour that provides information about special beer from Belgium, as well as beers from other countries. It is definitely worth a visit, even if you are not crazy about beer. You can buy several tickets, but extra fun is of course when you can also taste three beers afterwards!
Fancy a city break to Bruges?
As you may have noticed in this article, we find Bruges an incredibly nice city. We have been there several times for a nice city trip. And so far the city never bores us. Bruges is located in the west of Belgium and is easy to reach by car. But also by train to Bruges travel is a good and affordable alternative.
Should you have longer time it is even fun to extend your city break Bruges with a visit to Ghent. This beautiful city is about a 40-minute drive from Bruges.
