Bruges by train
Discover Bruges
Bruges, the 'Venice of the North,' enchants with its medieval charm, canals, and cobbled streets. The Belfry of Bruges offers sweeping city views, while Markt square features colourful, gabled buildings. The Basilica of the Holy Blood and the city’s chocolate shops add to Bruges’ fairytale appeal. Visitors can explore its canals by boat, stroll through lace boutiques, or simply enjoy the romantic ambiance of this picturesque, historic city.
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Multi-stop adventure through Bruges
Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Rotterdam
Travel through Belgium on a multi-stop adventure to Bruges, complete with scenic trains, locally-owned stays, and places that reveal the wonder of journeying overland.
Chocolate-box Belgium
Ghent, Bruges
Chocolate-box perfection awaits in Belgium. Take in the smell of hot waffles and float down the waterways of Ghent and Bruges.
Belgian waterways
Kortrijk, Ghent, Bruges
Float through the waterways of Bruges, Ghent and Kortrijk. You’ll uncover the hidden side of Belgium’s most picturesque canal cities, only reachable by boat.
Short break to Bruges
Bruges
Leafy canals, gingerbread houses and cobbled streets, with a history of lace production and a beer culture so good it's been declared UNESCO Heritage.
Activities and local areas in Bruges
Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde
Visit Beguinage Ten Wijngaerde, a ‘town within a town’ once home to beguines, lay-women devoted to contemplation and charity. Relax and reflect amongst the whitewashed walls and pretty streets.
Boat tour
Uncover Bruges from a different perspective as you drift along the back waterways of Bruges' leafy canal, passing some of the city's most scenic spots that are only reachable by boat.
Day trip to Damme
Take the day for a leisurely cycle or boat trip (there's even an historic paddle steamer) from Bruges to Damme, a lovely community with some superb restaurants.
Groeninge Museum
Explore Flemish Primitives and modern Belgian art at the intimate Groeninge Museum. See early oils by Jan van Eyck, active in Bruges throughout his career, and key surrealist works by René Magritte.
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