Around Bruges

Imagine an art city surrounded by sea, polders and forests

If you love the city but you are also a fan of nature and the coast, we’ve got some good news for you – there is no need to choose; you can enjoy it all in Bruges! This city of art is blessed with its own beach as well as a picturesque ‘white polder village’ and is surrounded by sea, polders and forests. The untouched nature around Bruges is rich in history and will keep you entertained for days as you explore on foot or by bicycle. Or a way to add an extra dimension to your city trip!

Bruges' wood- and wetland

Explore the green area surrounding Bruges with its slower pace of life.

A touch of nostalgia in Lissewege

You might think that Lissewege is the village that time forgot. With its lovely little canal, white-painted polder houses and expansive fields, it is a model of what every Flemish village once looked like: charming and a touch nostalgic. 

The Coast

Living the good life just a stone’s throw from Bruges.

Port and seaside town Zeebrugge

The charm of the old fishing port, the allure of a world port and the possibilities of a contemporary seaside town. Get to know the inimitable Zeebrugge.

Walking and cycling around Bruges

Ideal for anyone seeking peace and quiet.

Zeebrugge 360°

Take a 360° tour to discover the international port, the family seaside resort and the ‘fish capital’.

Lissewege 360°

Take a 360° tour to explore the ‘white’ polder village where time seems to have stood still.