Bruges, a city worth ten visits.
A visit to Bruges will be memorable and certainly be one of the best citytrips you will ever have. This city will always be attractive to spend some nights.
To visit Bruges is to return in time. This city was born during the middle ages due to its connection to the sea. The famous "Zwin" can still be visited in Knokke. ( now a bird reserve ). During the ages the "Zwin" became less and less accessible untill a point where furhter travel was simply impossible, what in other means ment the decay of this world trade center during the middle ages. Everything in this city still reminds to this beautiful time in history. Some places in Bruges are absolutely must do's when you're walking through this beautiful city. Here you find some of the places to visit during your stay in Bruges.
- Put your climbing shoes on and visit the mediaval belfry. It is quite a climb but the view from the upper belltower is magnificent and really makes it worth the climb
- 200m away from the belfry you find the Basilic of the Holy Blood, where a relic of Christ's blood is held. This old roman church is the oldest church in Bruges and most beautiful.
- A boat tour along the medieval canals shows you Bruges in a whole different light and let yourself be enchanted by times past.
- Horse and carriage are still 'in' in Bruges, it is really a relaxing way of exploring Bruges.
Reachability:
Bruges lies in the flemish part of Belgium, on about 80km from our European Capital, Brussels, Antwerp is some 75km away, the closest big city is Ghent, only half an hour drive.
Many tourist choose a hotel in Brussels as base to visit Belgium, which is a tactical error. Hotels in Brussels can not tip at the charming environment of the different family hotels in Bruges. Hotels in Antwerp are absolutely out of the question because Antwerp has nothing to offer in comparison to Brussels or Bruges. If all hotels in Bruges are full, i would recommend if you like to sleep quietly to look for a hotel in Oostende or a hotel in Knokke-Heist, at the coast because this is far closer to Bruges than other cities and your staying at the seaside.
The hugh choice of hotels in Bruges makes a swift choice of a hotel to your liking difficult. Bruges offers everything from small familyhotels till big luxurious hotels in Bruges with all possible comfort . We have selected a few of the hotels in Bruges where you could stay during your visit of Bruges. They offer the best price/quality accomodation in Bruges . Most hotels in Bruges can be booked online which makes it very easy to find a good hotel.
Dinner in Bruges:
If you would like to dine exclusively there is one address I would recommend as we have had a terrific dinner over there and that is restaurant Aneth. just a 10 min walk from the main square but definitely worth it. There are numerous restaurants in Bruges so a choice for a nice dinner is not that easy. Here are few examples of good and nice places to eat.
Visit closeby Bruges:
From your hotel in Bruges you can easily visit the coastal region of Belgium with cities like Ostend and Knokke-Heist. The Belgian coast can be a beautiful intermezzo of your visits to the musea. A bikeride of 1h-1.30h will take you easily to the coast along beautiful canals and the 'Polders'.
If you choose to stay in Bruges it can be very interesting to take the train for one day to Brussels and perhaps 1 day to Antwerp.
Both cities are reached in about 1h travel time which makes it quite doable.
Have fun in Bruges and don't buy to many touristic presents.