Are you a shopping queen or bargain hunter, in antique shops or art galleries? Whatever your style, Bruges' authentic boutiques offer something for everyone. Not to be missed boutiques , where locals also like to shop. From established specialist stores, to concepts by original, creative Bruges entrepreneurs. Driven by passion, they are the creative force behind our diverse offering.
The historic city centre gives your shopping experience that extra bit of flair.
In 1994, the Palace Hotel, which in the meantime has been renamed the 'Residence Palace', was declared a monument... 
Engraver Maud Bekaert engraves her own poems, and you can find her stone artwork dotted around the centre of Bruges...
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Even if you’ve never heard of Guido Gezelle, the famous Flemish poet-priest, it’s impossible to miss his statue in this splendid spot...
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Saint John’s Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe, dating back to the mid 12th century...
80 homes on 1 hectare of grounds: these won Pandreitje a well-deserved Belgian architecture Award...
At two locations, Sacred Books | Secret Libraries invites you to learn about authentic monastic life and spiritual heritage...
The Bruges horse tram lets you get acquainted with all the fine things of Bruges’ city centre in an original way...
On the beach of Zeebrugge from April to September one can play sports (for free) on the sports beach...
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Rather than plastic toys from Asia, this store prides itself on selling only original wooden quality toys...
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A 'surprisingly ‘strokeable’ sculpture named ‘Untitled’ adorns the Groeninge Museum's courtyard garden...
No trendy look, whether it's that of a designer, advertiser or woman in the media, is complete without Hoet glasses...
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A range of great brands, a mix of Scandinavian, Italian and Belgian names, and a selection of carefully chosen items results in a very special mix-and-match collection...
Textiel Scharlaeken is a household name in the Bruges area thanks to its large selection of stylish, top-quality nightwear, underwear, stockings, tights, bath- and bed-linen and table linen...
Here, you will find quirky calligraphy cards and pebbles, special handmade paper and various unique creations, ranging from small note books to solid, timeless photo albums...
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Located on Sint-Jakobsstraat, Kunstgallerij Beylemans lets you enjoy the work of contemporary painters...
When the Ten Duinen Abbey (now the Grootseminarie, or Major Seminary) was erected in 1628-1642, a carillon tower was built on the south-east corner of one of the wings that contained 26 bells...
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From intimate garden of residential care centre Ter Potterie to a public space for residents and world citizens...
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Lieven Moenaert loves antiques and books, and you will find 10,000 books here, with everything from local art history to rare 15th century volumes and hundreds of old cadastre maps of (former) Flemish towns...
The name of this small cobbled square possibly refers to the first city walls, built nearby in 1127-1128...
The panoramic viewing platform at the base of the Swedish Quay, a real peninsula that forms the link between the outer and inner ports...
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The Nepomucenus Bridge may be a bit of a tongue-twister, but the bridge boasts a statue of the patron saint of bridges...
Even if you’re not very fond of poetry, you’ll be delighted by the House Gezelle, the birthplace of Guido Gezelle (1830 – 1899), one of Flanders’ most famous poets...
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The 75-minute port cruise takes you past the naval base, the Pierre Vandamme Lock (one of the largest locks in the world), the gas terminal, the wind turbine park, the ‘tern’ island, the cruise ships and the dredging vessels while massive container ships are unloaded at the quay...
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This didactical museum sketches the history of the potato, Belgian fries and the various sauces and dressings that accompany this most delicious and most famous of Belgian comestibles...
B-Art Gallery is a vibrant and creative place of contemporary art with a permanent exhibition of Bart Ocket's paintings...
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Windmills have graced Bruges’ ramparts ever since the construction of the outer city ramparts at the end of the 13th century...
Back in 1976, Marc Van de Wiele started his business here specialising in illustrated books dating from the 15th century right up to the 20th century, offering everything from medical publications to atlases...
The Groeninge Museum provides a varied overview of the history of Belgian visual art, with the top-class paintings by the world-renowned Flemish primitives as a highlight...
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This simple Gothic single-nave church, built in the 17th century, surprises with the opulence of its rich Baroque interior - the result of donations by wealthy local patrons...
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In the middle of a peaceful oasis of flowers, you can enjoy a drink on the pleasant terrace as well as playing a game of tennis or a round of minigolf...
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This local park with a pond is the best-kept secret of the residents of the nearby social housing neighbourhood...
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This centrally located gallery has been a benchmark for quality for over fifteen years and is stuffed with countless contemporary paintings, sculptures and photographs by well-known Belgian and international artists...
Together with the adjoining Tudor and Chartreuzinnenbos grounds, the Beisbroek site offers a green space of around 160 hectares with woodland, lanes, grassland and heath...
Black Swan exhibits the work of contemporary and foreign artists, both established and up-and-coming...
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The work of art by Jean Bilquin that forms part of the Beaufort Sculpture Park along the Belgian coast...
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The oak forest that gave its name to Groeninge has disappeared, but thanks to a water pump, a small hidden canal and the cheerful clatter of hooves this ancient street is still oozing with charm...
The beating heart of Bruges has long been dominated by the Belfry, 83 metres high and the city’s most prominent building...
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This literary and biographical museum about the life of Guido Gezelle (1830-1899), one of Flanders’ most famous poets, was established in the house where he was born, situated in a peaceful working-class district of the city...
This family business sells hand-filled chocolates made of fine, dark chocolate, without adding sugar...
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The 'Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde' with its white-coloured house fronts and tranquil convent garden was founded in 1245...
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In this church, the only one in the city centre with a tower clock, many of the great Bruges artists have been buried...
The first Blacksmith’s Gate dates from 1297-1299; the current gate was built on the remains of the old one in 1367...
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With intensive collaborations and a programme based on word, image and music, KAAP aims to play an important role in social debate and to reach out to, amaze, inspire and bring people together...
Armani, Lagerfeld, Versace and more… For more than 20 years, Bruges’ fashionistas have known that Nicky M is the place to go for the best in designer names, for women and men alike...
On the City Ramparts, close to the Lake of Love, a striking round tower stands, grabbing the attention...
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Enjoy the Boudewijn Seapark's magical dolphin presentation and join imposing sea lions for a trip around the world...
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After graduating with a degree in African Philology and History, Yannick De Hondt decided to open his own gallery specialising in - you guessed it - European and African art...
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This Gothic mansion was built in the second half of the 15th century by Jan III de Baenst (1483), a local politician and chamberlain of the Duke of Burgundy...
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Wilco Dees is a young coffee roaster whose aim is to offer high-quality, sustainable coffee that is affordable and responsibly sourced...
The ceramic designer, Sophie Watelle, is fascinated by light, white porcelain and rough black clay in their most simple form and she uses both of those materials to create indoor pieces such as tableware, lighting, tiles, vases, bowls and memorial objects...
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Each frame is unique at Lijstenmakerij Garemyn, holder of the Handmade in Brugge label and with 40 years of experience of creating frames in their own workshop - from self-designed frames which are then gilded, silver-plated, lacquered or varnished to paper or linen-covered passe-partouts...
Little - and not so little - kids have the time of their life in this overfull comic store where you can buy complete series, special editions, posters and gadgets...
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The Old Water House, built on the city ramparts, guaranteed water supplies to the medieval city and even then was regarded as one of the wonders of Bruges...
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Don’t worry if you can’t choose between the 14th century Meebrug and the 17th century Peerdenbrug...
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On the Dijver, the elegant rococo gate leading to the Groeninge Museum immediately catches the eye...
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The Ramparts of West Bruges are a little less well-known, but it is here that the medieval structure of the ramparts can be most easily grasped, as you can see both the double embankment and the double moat...
A balloon flight above UNESCO World Heritage City of Bruges with Up Ballooning is an experience you will always remember...
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Whether you're a photography rookie or a true pro, Andy McSweeney will take you to the city's most photogenic spots...
This corner, where the Grauwwerkersstraat turns into the Academiestraat, is popularly known as the 'Oude Beursplein' (Old Stock Exchange Square)...
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The Basilica of the Holy Blood was elevated to the status of Basilica in 1923, due to the special veneration of the Holy Blood...
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Right in the heart of the city, near the Fish Market and Burg Square and in the shadow of Saint Magdalene’s Church, lies this glorious botanical park...
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An alley so narrow that you almost walk straight past: that’s Stoofstraat, where you can barely stretch out your arms...
The Omookaai is situated at the end of a peninsula, right between the busy container port and the former fishermen's quarter...
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The Carmelite Bridge stands at the epicentre of the canals and is also one of the city’s many renowned sights...
Parish church in simplified Gothic Revival style that was originally built around 1910, then rebuilt in 1951...
The 13th-century brick Church of Our Lady of Visitation is a textbook example of ‘coastal Gothic’...
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During this excursion to the Westhoek, a guide (explanations are provided in French and English) will tell you about the events that led to WWI and how this tragedy unfolded...
The most striking tower in Bruges dates back to the 13th century, is 83 metres high and is protected as a world heritage site...
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The enchanting Pottenmakersstraat meanders partly along the water, and rewards you with surprising discoveries...
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This music temple has been promoting classical music, jazz and superior contemporary work for three generations...
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This corner house was once the headquarters of the Florentine merchants and it dates back to the 13th century...
A tour through Bruges’ wet- and woodlands, passing through medieval towns such as Damme, peaceful Flemish agrarian villages and dead straight canals...
Jonas Maes and his team will pamper you with a unique collection of handmade jewellery in silver and gold...
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This sweet shop first saw the light of day some 100 years ago, when 'spekke' (caramelised chew) was sold here, and in 1948, when the grandparents of the current owner took over, the range was considerably extended...
This 14th-century farmstead houses a merry working children’s farm with a superb recreation area and a gaggle of farmyard animals...
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For more than two decades, Frédérique Baeckelandt has been kitting out the locals with suitable hats...
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- LAGO Brugge Olympia offers a wide range of aquatic adventures for children and adults in West Flanders’ most fun water park...
Tucked away between the Fish Market and the Rosary Quay, you’ll find the Tanners Square, one of the intimate little squares with which Bruges abounds...
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The Bruges belfry is 83 meters high and contains a carillon with 47 fine-sounding bells, the brass weighing 27 tons in total...
If you’re on the lookout for a unique wedding dress, suit or a festive cocktail dress, your every wish will be fulfilled in this boutique...
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The imposing Gunpowder Tower is located next to the Lovers' Bridge and is an impressive 18 metres tall...
Thanks to its flourishing cloth industry, Ypres, along with Bruges and Ghent, was one of the most powerful cities in Flanders in the 13th century...
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Each and every one of the city’s lovely canals is a jewel, but without doubt the loveliest is the Groenerei...
A trendy city boutique run by cool guys who conjure up both crazy window displays and wayward trend collections...
In memory of all the fishermen who never returned, a sixteen-meter-high concrete cross was erected in the fishing port as early as 1936 in line with the plans of Bruges architect Jozef Viérin...
The Ezelstraat, one of the most important roads leading from a city gate, is a street just waiting to be explored...
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Explore the polders of Lissewege by taking the Ter Doest walk and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views presented to you...
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The 'guides with a twist' have been providing themed walks and cycling tours in and around Bruges since 2006...
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The city store of Villa Maria has been selling casual quality fashion for him and her for 40 years...
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Cactus Music Centre is a professional venue where the focus is a wide variety of non-classical music...
A guided visit by bus to the international port of Zeebrugge is definitely an educational experience...
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To get a glimpse of a ground-breaking contemporary residential development, head for the Katelijnestraat and slip inside the Red Nuns’ domain...
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With its bobbing boats, the Coupure is a taste of the South of France in the city centre, a delightful haven of rest...
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Pieter Bladelin, treasurer of the order of the Golden Fleece, had this city palace built around 1440...
Hof Bladelin (Bladelin Court)
Pieter Bladelin, treasurer of the order of the Golden Fleece, had this city palace built around 1440. Also in the 15th century, a
