Practical· 3 min
Getting to Bruges: The Complete Transport Guide
Trains, planes, and the occasional shuttle. How to reach Bruges from anywhere.
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Brugge Journal
Live weather, upcoming events, local tips and where to eat — your real-time guide to Bruges.
Stories from Bruges
Practical· 3 min
Bruges with Children: Keeping Everyone Happy
A medieval city isn't an obvious family destination. But Bruges has more for kids than you'd think.
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Experience· 4 min
A Romantic Weekend in Bruges: Two Days for Two
Bruges was voted the most romantic city in Europe. Here's how to earn that title.
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Practical· 3 min
Accessible Bruges: Getting Around with Limited Mobility
Medieval cities and wheelchairs don't mix easily. But Bruges is making progress.
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Practical· 3 min
Speaking Bruges: A Language Survival Guide
Dutch, French, English — and the unique Bruges dialect that confuses even Belgians.
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Practical· 3 min
The Bruges Museum Pass: Worth It or Not?
There are 15 museums in Bruges. Here's which ones to see and whether the pass saves money.
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Day Trips· 4 min
Ghent: Bruges' Cooler, Edgier Neighbour
Just 25 minutes by train, Ghent has a completely different energy. Here's a day well spent.
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Photography· 3 min
Photography in Bruges: Best Spots and Times
Where to point your camera and when — a photographer's guide to getting Bruges right.
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Practical· 4 min
What to Do in Bruges When It Rains (And It Will Rain)
Bruges gets rain about 200 days a year. Here's how to spend a wet afternoon without wasting it.
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Landmarks· 4 min
Michelangelo's Madonna: The Sculpture That Wasn't Supposed to Be Here
One of Michelangelo's few works outside Italy sits in a Bruges church. Here's how it got here.
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Hidden Gems· 4 min
Minnewater: The So-Called 'Lake of Love'
The name is misleading. The history is better. And it's a two-minute walk from our front door.
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Experience· 4 min
Bruges After Dark: When the Day Tourists Leave
By 7pm the tour buses are gone and Bruges becomes a different city entirely.
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Food & Drink· 4 min
Belgian Fries: It's Not Just About the Potato
They're called frites, not French fries. And in Bruges, they're taken very seriously.
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Culture· 4 min
The Groeninge Museum: Six Centuries in Six Rooms
One of Belgium's finest art collections, packed into a surprisingly small space. Here's what not to miss.
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Day Trips· 3 min
Damme: A Day Trip That Takes 30 Minutes
A tiny book village connected to Bruges by a dead-straight canal. Bike there, eat pancakes, bike back.
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Culture· 3 min
The Dying Art of Bruges Lace
Bruges was once the lace capital of Europe. A handful of women are keeping the tradition alive.
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Hidden Gems· 3 min
The Begijnhof: Bruges' Quietest Corner
Right in the centre of town, there's a walled garden that feels like stepping into another century.
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Food & Drink· 3 min
Bruges Chocolate: Skip the Chains, Find the Good Stuff
There are over 50 chocolate shops in Bruges. Most of them are fine. A few are exceptional. Here's where to go.
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Activities· 4 min
Why Bruges Is Better on Two Wheels
The old centre is compact, but the best parts of Bruges are just outside it — and a bike changes everything.
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Food & Drink· 4 min
A No-Nonsense Guide to Belgian Beer in Bruges
Belgium has over 1,500 different beers. Here's how to drink your way through Bruges without getting lost.
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Experience· 3 min
Take the First Canal Boat of the Day
Everyone does a canal tour in Bruges. But the first departure of the morning is a completely different experience.
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Landmarks· 3 min
Climbing the Belfry: 366 Steps and the Best View in Bruges
The medieval Belfry tower dominates the Markt square. Here's what to expect when you climb it — and why you should go early.
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