It's your first time in Bruges and you don't know what to see first? Or do you already know the city like the back of your hand, but want to learn a bit more? Discover Bruges your way, at your own pace or with a guide. Sightseeing on foot or by bike, on a boat trip down the canals, or a horse-drawn carriage ride over the cobblestones, by minibus, Vespa or even by hot air balloon: the possibilities are endless. Which will it be?
Since bookstore Raaklijn opened its doors back in 1961, it has been a home to literature fans, a place where you can rummage for hours... 
Right in the heart of Bruges you will find this 19th century building full of art, antiques and curiosities...
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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...
A trendy city boutique run by cool guys who conjure up both crazy window displays and wayward trend collections...
The world port of Zeebrugge is the second-largest port in Belgium and is inextricably linked to Bruges...
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The most striking tower in Bruges dates back to the 13th century, is 83 metres high and is protected as a world heritage site...
One of Bruges’ cutest places for chocolate is hidden away just a stone’s throw from the Marktet Square...
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At the beginning of Langestraat is one of the most charming and most photographed shops of Bruges...
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Marc Michot's gallery has been well known for many years for its wide selection of Chinese ceramics and art, and is the only gallery in Belgium of its genre offering such a wide range...
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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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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...
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Discover Bruges from a bird's eye view with Spildooren Ballooning, a family-owned company with more than 25 years of ballooning experience...
Art Gallery Koetshuis has the unique claim to fame of being a gallery situated in a listed building which also serves as a passageway through to the Old St...
In this church, the only one in the city centre with a tower clock, many of the great Bruges artists have been buried...
Yves-Henri Elsen has a passion for special objects, and he searches all across Europe to find treasures...
The old fishing port exudes great atmosphere and conviviality; the appealing no-nonsense ambience comes for free...
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Saint John’s Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in Europe, dating back to the mid 12th century...
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This family business sells hand-filled chocolates made of fine, dark chocolate, without adding sugar...
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This hospital was first mentioned in records dating back to the 13th century, when the nuns cared for pilgrims, travellers and the sick here...
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The 'guides with a twist' have been providing themed walks and cycling tours in and around Bruges since 2006...
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...
The imposing Gunpowder Tower is located next to the Lovers' Bridge and is an impressive 18 metres tall...
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Windmills have graced Bruges’ ramparts ever since the construction of the outer city wall at the end of the 13th century...
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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...
Over the centuries, the eastern side of the Market Square has been embellished by three iconic buildings: the Waterhalle (a gothic warehouse) from the 13th century to the 18th century, a monumental neo-classical housing complex during the 18th and 19th century and, last of all, the current three-part neogothic complex (from 1878) with its impressive Provincial Court at the centre...
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Martine Van Melckebeke criss-crossed Belgium and the world to make the greatest discoveries in dusty lofts...
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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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If Bruges’ residents, driving or cycling along the Potterierei or the Langerei, suddenly realise they need to be on the side of the canal, they turn off onto the Snaggaard Bridge, which was probably named after the local Snaggard family, mentioned in documents as far back as the 12th century...
From intimate garden of residential care centre Ter Potterie to a public space for residents and world citizens...
Discover Bruges’ Hinterland in style: book a guided tour with a snazzy Vespa scooter and traverse the green polders, authentic villages and breath-taking landscapes...
With ‘Colonnade’ by Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, created for Triennial Bruges 2021, this park along the inner ring road was given a major boost...
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In 1994, the Palace Hotel, which in the meantime has been renamed the 'Residence Palace', was declared a monument...
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25-meter indoor pool in a beautiful listed building, named after the swimming champion and resistance fighter Jan Guilini...
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While Brussels and Liège waffles have already been a familiar concept for a long time, the Bruges waffle has now also secured a place for itself on the culinary map, thanks to the Otto Waffle Atelier...
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The Guild of Saint Sebastian is an archers’ guild that has already been in existence for more than 600 years, which is unprecedented anywhere in the world...
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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...
Somewhat hidden behind the marina, you will find the Belgian Naval Base, built at the end of the 1960s...
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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...
This music temple has been promoting classical music, jazz and superior contemporary work for three generations...
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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 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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The panoramic viewing platform at the base of the Swedish Quay, a real peninsula that forms the link between the outer and inner ports...
On the City Ramparts, close to the Lake of Love, a striking round tower stands, grabbing the attention...
Time has not stood still in Bruges, and so it happens that the medieval access roads are not always fit for 21st century traffic...
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All year round the youngest beach visitors can let off steam in the children’s beach village that features swings, climbing frames and even a life-size play boat...
Giuseppe Penone thanks the nurses of the St John's Hospital for their efforts in caring for the body and soul of everyone who has ever stayed here...
Fresh North Sea fish used to be a delicacy for the rich, and was originally sold on Market Square...
At two locations, Sacred Books | Secret Libraries invites you to learn about authentic monastic life and spiritual heritage...
The Ezelstraat, one of the most important roads leading from a city gate, is a street just waiting to be explored...
The 13th-century brick Church of Our Lady of Visitation is a textbook example of ‘coastal Gothic’...
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From this mansion, the Liberty of Bruges (the countryside in a wide area around the city) was once governed...
In the Cloth Halls, you can admire a fantastic collection of world-famous graphics and statues by the great artist Salvador Dalí...
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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...
Discover all the city’s most romantic places and historical sites of interest in a unique and ecological way...
Catholic worship services in the city centre: Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed (Basilica of the Holy Blood): daily, except Mondays: 11...
The whole world comes together in Brussels, with a different continent around every corner, from the exotic Matonge quarter to the stately elegance of the European institutions...
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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...
The city store of Villa Maria has been selling casual quality fashion for him and her for 40 years...
Located on Sint-Jakobsstraat, Kunstgallerij Beylemans lets you enjoy the work of contemporary painters...
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The Lace Centre has been housed in the renovated old lace school of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception...
St Magdalene’s Church (Madeleine in Brugge) is one of the earliest neo-Gothic churches in continental Europe...
Stroll between dozens of display cabins in the social garden called tVaartje, where artists and other creative types share their arty story...
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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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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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The church tower of the Gothic Our Lady of the Visitation Church was built in 1265 but never completed when funds ran out...
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In Bruges, you often get the feeling that you’ve strayed into a picture postcard, and nowhere is that more true than on the King’s Bridge...
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Maison La Confiance, a shop with an open bakery full of biscuits made with the finest ingredients following grandmother’s recipe, without preservatives, additives or artificial colourings...
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It is recommended that anyone who would like to discover the history of the port and the best preserved heritage sites of Zeebrugge buy the ‘heritage walking map’ in the Information Office...
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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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...
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Windmills have graced Bruges’ ramparts ever since the construction of the outer city wall at the end of the 13th century...
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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...
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The very photogenic Boniface Bridge may be one of the youngest bridges in Bruges, but it sums up the city perfectly...
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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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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A tour through Bruges’ wet- and woodlands, passing through medieval towns such as Damme, peaceful Flemish agrarian villages and dead straight canals...
Above, below, left, right, ahead and behind you: in Blind Donkey Street every square metre has something to notice...
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A guided visit by bus to the international port of Zeebrugge is definitely an educational experience...
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If the gate on the Potterierei is open, take the opportunity to step inside the Major Seminary garden to admire its imposing facade...
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Don’t worry if you can’t choose between the 14th century Meebrug and the 17th century Peerdenbrug...
A balloon flight above UNESCO World Heritage City of Bruges with Up Ballooning is an experience you will always remember...
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The first Kruispoort gate was built simultaneously with the second rampart (1297-1304) and already rebuilt in 1366...
