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Wonder, amazement, inspiration. You'll experience all of them, because Bruges astounds, captivates and delights. How exactly does that feel? You'll have to experience it for yourself. And then you'll also be saying: Oooh!Oooh! Bruges.

With the ‘Oooh! Bruges’ walking guide, you can discover four attractive walking routes taking in familiar, as well as less well-known places.

A new spring, a new sound. Be inspired by the following fresh news.

Bruges ready for festival season –  Curious about what's on offer?

Bruges continues to capture the imagination in all its facets. The following 13 tips will see you through the new year.

Explore the World Heritage City  with this free app, full of surprising information, interactive content and exclusive discovery routes.

Retaining the mysteries of the Middle Ages and unashamedly exuberant, Bruges has been an international metropolis for centuries. Its history has made it great, a fact that garnered it the title of a Unesco World Heritage City.

You’ve only really seen Bruges if you’ve visited the classics. From the Rozenhoedkaai and the Market Square, through the Lake of Love and the canals, to the Beguinage, the almshouses and much more.

Don't miss out on a visit to these shops! Bruges already has quite a few shops that offer that bit more: authentic addresses that continue to surprise you with a sophisticated and original range.

From award-winning Michelin-starred restaurants, authentic ‘brown cafés’ and world-renowned ice cream parlours to trendy lunch spots, brunch places and fancy cocktail bars, Bruges is sure to delight your taste buds.

After an action packed day, discover Bruges by night to really get to know the city. Breathe in the historical silence and experience the city as it gradually wakes up and stretches sleepily in the morning sun. What are you waiting for?

Exploring Bruges is a great way to get to know this many-facetted city. You can book a tour with an officially registered tour guide via Visit Bruges.

Exploring Bruges on your own? Excellent idea! We've worked out a few themed walks especially for you that you can do perfectly on your own.

Bruges is full of squares and special streets. Some hidden, others magnificent, all calling for your attention. In short, streets and squares full of stories where you’ll want to linger for hours.

Dutch surfer Roderick Pijls took up the challenge of covering the 1.1 km course from the brewery De Halve Maan to the Rozenhoedkaai while surfing on the canals. Now that's a whacky way to discover the city!

Read here how you can smoothly find your way to and around Bruges.