{"id":23424,"date":"2024-12-18T09:46:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T08:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/?p=23424"},"modified":"2026-09-14T11:00:37","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T10:00:37","slug":"bruges-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Bruges In Winter: Our Tips For The Cold Season \u2744\ufe0f"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting Bruges in winter offers attractions beyond the usual sights and highlights.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ll show you what makes it special.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing a city trip to Bruges in winter is truly unique.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the year-round attractions, there are several special highlights during the winter months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ll introduce you to <\/span><b>what you can see in Bruges during winter<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>along with<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our best <\/span><b>travel tips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>insider recommendations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>where to eat and drink<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ade58975fa9b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ade58975fa9b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Things_To_Do_In_Bruges_In_Winter_Special_Attractions\" >Things To Do In Bruges In Winter: Special Attractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Winter_Lights_in_Bruges_Wintergloed_Light_Trail\" >Winter Lights in Bruges: Wintergloed Light Trail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Winter_Markets_at_the_Market_Square_and_Simon_Stevin_Square\" >Winter Markets at the Market Square and Simon Stevin Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Winter_Walk_To_The_Main_Sights\" >Winter Walk To The Main Sights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Belfry_Belfort\" >Belfry (Belfort)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Provincial_Palace\" >Provincial Palace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Historium\" >Historium<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Grote_Markt_the_Market_Square\" >Grote Markt, the Market Square<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Stadsschouwburg_the_Royal_City_Theater\" >Stadsschouwburg, the Royal City Theater<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Hof_Arents\" >Hof Arents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Church_of_Our_Lady_and_Bonifacius_Bridge\" >Church of Our Lady and Bonifacius Bridge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Gruuthuse_Museum\" >Gruuthuse Museum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Museum_in_Sint-Janshospitaal\" >Museum in Sint-Janshospitaal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Begijnhof_Beguinage\" >Begijnhof (Beguinage)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Walplein_with_De_Halve_Maan_Brewery\" >Walplein with De Halve Maan Brewery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Boat_Trip_on_the_Canals\" >Boat Trip on the Canals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Insider_Tips_For_Bruges\" >Insider Tips For Bruges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#What_And_Where_To_Eat_And_Made_in_Bruges\" >What And Where To Eat And Made in Bruges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Getting_To_Bruges\" >Getting To Bruges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#Conclusion_About_A_Winter_Trip_To_Bruges\" >Conclusion About A Winter Trip To Bruges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#About_the_Author\" >About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Things_To_Do_In_Bruges_In_Winter_Special_Attractions\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things To Do In Bruges In Winter: Special Attractions<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">December and January, in particular, offer special events and attractions in Bruges that you can&#8217;t experience at other times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you can see the main sights of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/one-day-in-bruges\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruges in one day<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we recommend staying at least one night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This allows time to experience the special Advent season and winter attractions. An added bonus is seeing how quiet the usually bustling city becomes at night.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let&#8217;s explore the highlights you can experience during the cold season:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Lights_in_Bruges_Wintergloed_Light_Trail\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter Lights in Bruges: Wintergloed Light Trail<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23441\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23441 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Wintergloed-light-festival.jpg\" alt=\"The Wintergloed light parcours in Bruges\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Wintergloed-light-festival.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Wintergloed-light-festival-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Wintergloed-light-festival-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Wintergloed-light-festival-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wintergloed light parcours<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From <strong>late November<\/strong> <strong>to<\/strong> the <strong>first week of January<\/strong>, Bruges hosts the <strong>Wintergloed<\/strong> event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A marked light experience route runs through the capital of West Flanders during this time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>light installations<\/strong> are placed slightly off the most visited spots in the city, offering a nice opportunity to see less frequented streets and squares.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to this route, which is illuminated after dark, there&#8217;s a winter bar at Minnewater, or you can go ice skating if you&#8217;re in the mood.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Markets_at_the_Market_Square_and_Simon_Stevin_Square\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter Markets at the Market Square and Simon Stevin Square<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23435\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23435\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bruges-christmas-market.jpg\" alt=\"Bruges in Winter: Best Tips for the Cold Season\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bruges-christmas-market.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bruges-christmas-market-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bruges-christmas-market-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/bruges-christmas-market-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">In Bruges in December you can enjoy these views at the Kerstmarkt at the main square.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For winter market fans (like myself), Bruges&#8217; old town offers two markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>largest Christmas market<\/strong> (Kerstmarkt) is at the <strong>Grote Markt<\/strong>. The atmosphere here is special, with some of the most important sights and beautiful house facades surrounding the market square.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you prefer a <strong>cozier atmosphere<\/strong> and want to buy <strong>local products<\/strong> and souvenirs, we recommend the <strong>Christmas market at Simon Stevinplein<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Walk_To_The_Main_Sights\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter Walk To The Main Sights<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ZIzSUcRbH0Y?si=vEZQEQOLlWzbKyEX\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in the cooler season, you can visit the sights on a self-guided walking tour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you get cold along the way, you can warm up in one of the many caf\u00e9s, tea rooms, or restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re lucky like us, the popular canal boat tours are possible during the winter months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you should always check on-site whether the boats can navigate the canals during your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We started our city tour at Hotel Martin&#8217;s Brugge. From our room, we had a view of the Belfry. You can&#8217;t stay more centrally than this.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Belfry_Belfort\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belfry (Belfort)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23431\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Belfort-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"Bruges in Winter: Travel Guide for the Cold Season\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Belfort-Bruges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Belfort-Bruges-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Belfort-Bruges-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Belfort-Bruges-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Belfort at the main square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Belfry towers over Bruges&#8217; market square at 272.31 feet (83 meters) high.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This former watchtower from the 13th century is one of three towers visible from afar.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 1999, the Belfry has been a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage site<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highlights include the <strong>museum<\/strong>, the carillon, and the view from the top. After climbing 366 steps, you reach the Belfry&#8217;s <strong>viewpoint<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provincial_Palace\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provincial Palace<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23440\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23440 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-palace.jpg\" alt=\"view of the Provincial Palace in Bruges with horse carriages in the front\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-palace.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-palace-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-palace-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-palace-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can visit the Provincial Palace now for free.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Provincial Palace is a <strong>neo-Gothic building<\/strong> located on the Grote Markt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has <strong>recently<\/strong> become <strong>free and open to the public<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>winding stone staircase<\/strong> is particularly beautiful, as are the <strong>halls<\/strong> on the ground floor and top floor.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From here, you also have a beautiful view of the market square.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historium\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historium<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23446\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23446\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Historium-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"view of the Historium Bruges with red flags and a hooded woman in a red dress and lots of arches as part of the overall architecture\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Historium-Bruges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Historium-Bruges-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Historium-Bruges-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Historium-Bruges-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23446\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Historium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the Historium, you can learn about <strong>Bruges&#8217; Golden Age<\/strong>. There are special experiences here, such as a <strong>virtual visit<\/strong> to the former Water Hall.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\ufe0f Tip: You need a ticket to visit the Historium. However, you can go to the first floor without an admission ticket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There, you can order a Belgian beer or other drink at Caf\u00e9 Duvelorium and enjoy a beautiful view of the Grote Markt.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grote_Markt_the_Market_Square\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grote Markt, the Market Square<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23444\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23444\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Grote-Markt-Bruges-.jpg\" alt=\"typical, colorful, narrow houses at the Grote Markt with Christmas decoration and a restaurant in the front.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Grote-Markt-Bruges-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Grote-Markt-Bruges--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Grote-Markt-Bruges--1125x1500.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Grote-Markt-Bruges--113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Grote-Markt-Bruges--768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Grote-Markt-Bruges--1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23444\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Perfect photo spot, especially during the festive season.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the Grote Markt, you have one of the most <strong>beautiful views<\/strong> and photo spots in the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The market square is surrounded not only by the <strong>Belfry<\/strong>, the <strong>Provincial Palace<\/strong>, and the <strong>Historium<\/strong> but also by <strong>colorful houses<\/strong>. I particularly like these.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the Christmas season, the restaurants and caf\u00e9s here are beautifully decorated and illuminated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stadsschouwburg_the_Royal_City_Theater\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stadsschouwburg, the Royal City Theater<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23443\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/city-theater-bruges.jpg\" alt=\"view of the city theater in Bruges with three high entrance areas and three huge windows \" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/city-theater-bruges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/city-theater-bruges-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/city-theater-bruges-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/city-theater-bruges-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Royal City Theater with a statue of Papageno.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Royal City Theater is located near the market square.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Stadsschouwburg is <strong>one of the best-preserved city theaters in Europe<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The building was constructed in the <strong>neoclassical style<\/strong>. In front of the entrance is the <strong>bronze figure of Papageno<\/strong> from the opera &#8220;The Magic Flute.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The opera was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, who was born in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/one-day-in-salzburg-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salzburg<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (one of our favorite cities in our home country Austria).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\ufe0f Tip: Next to the Royal City Theater is one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/bruges-hidden-gems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruges insider tips<\/a> that you shouldn&#8217;t miss.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hof_Arents\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hof Arents<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23447\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23447\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hof-Arents-in-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"Arents Court with the Apocalyptic Riders, remains of columns from the Water Hall and the Church of Our Lady.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hof-Arents-in-Bruges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hof-Arents-in-Bruges-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hof-Arents-in-Bruges-1125x1500.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hof-Arents-in-Bruges-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hof-Arents-in-Bruges-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hof-Arents-in-Bruges-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arents Court with the Apocalyptic Riders, remains of columns from the Water Hall and the Church of Our Lady.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, you can visit Hof Arents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here you have a beautiful view of the Church of Our Lady.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the garden, there are <strong>sculptures<\/strong> depicting the <strong>apocalyptic riders<\/strong>. The <strong>stone columns<\/strong> are <strong>remnants of the Water Hall<\/strong> that once stood on the market square.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good to know: Water still flows under the market square. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the past, goods were brought directly to this former market hall by boat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stone columns were moved and are now in Hof Arents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The small Bonifacius Bridge at the end of the garden is particularly beautiful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Church_of_Our_Lady_and_Bonifacius_Bridge\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Church of Our Lady and Bonifacius Bridge<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23433\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23433\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bonifazius-Bridge-in-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"cobblestone path, a building with a stone facade, and the small Bonifazius bridge made of stone.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bonifazius-Bridge-in-Bruges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bonifazius-Bridge-in-Bruges-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bonifazius-Bridge-in-Bruges-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bonifazius-Bridge-in-Bruges-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bonifacius Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the <strong>Bonifacius Bridge<\/strong>, which isn&#8217;t as old as it looks, you reach the <strong>Church of Our Lady<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you stop on the bridge, you&#8217;ll see not only the church but also the Gruuthuse Museum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gruuthuse_Museum\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gruuthuse Museum<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23445\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23445\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Gruuthusemuseum-Bruges-with-Church-of-Our-Lady-.jpg\" alt=\"View of the Gruuthusemuseum entrance and the Church of Our Lady.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Gruuthusemuseum-Bruges-with-Church-of-Our-Lady-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Gruuthusemuseum-Bruges-with-Church-of-Our-Lady--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Gruuthusemuseum-Bruges-with-Church-of-Our-Lady--1125x1500.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Gruuthusemuseum-Bruges-with-Church-of-Our-Lady--113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Gruuthusemuseum-Bruges-with-Church-of-Our-Lady--768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Gruuthusemuseum-Bruges-with-Church-of-Our-Lady--1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of the Gruuthusemuseum and the Church of Our Lady.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gruuthuse Museum, the Groeninge Museum, and the Museum in Sint-Janshospitaal are among the most important museums in Bruges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gruuthuse Museum focuses on the <strong>history of the Burgundians<\/strong> and <strong>collections from the 17th to 19th centuries<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s located in the 15th-century city palace of the Lords of Gruuthuse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During our guided city tour, we learned that there&#8217;s a beautiful view of the church and water canal from the balcony.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, we chose to visit the following museum (time was unfortunately limited):<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Museum_in_Sint-Janshospitaal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Museum in Sint-Janshospitaal<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23449\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23449\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Museum-Sint-JansHospitaal-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"Richly decorated Shrine of St. Ursula in the form of a house, covered with gold and colorful paintings by the Flemish Primitive Hans Memling\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Museum-Sint-JansHospitaal-Bruges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Museum-Sint-JansHospitaal-Bruges-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Museum-Sint-JansHospitaal-Bruges-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Museum-Sint-JansHospitaal-Bruges-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23449\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The famous Shrine of St. Ursula by the Flemish Primitive Hans Memling.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right near the Gruuthuse Museum and the Church of Our Lady is the Sint-Janshospitaal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The building is <strong>one of the oldest hospital buildings in Europe<\/strong>. It also houses <strong>seven important works<\/strong> <strong>by<\/strong> the <strong>Flemish Primitive Hans Memling<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Begijnhof_Beguinage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begijnhof (Beguinage)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23430\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beguinage-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"A hidden inner courtyard inside the Beguinage in Bruges.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beguinage-Bruges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beguinage-Bruges-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beguinage-Bruges-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Beguinage-Bruges-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A hidden inner courtyard inside the Beguinage in Bruges.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the Beguinage in Bruges isn&#8217;t the largest in Belgium &#8211; the largest Beguinage in Belgium and worldwide is in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/one-day-in-leuven\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leuven<\/a> &#8211; it is one of the most beautiful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 1998, the Beguinage has been a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage site<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <strong>enclosed courtyard<\/strong> is one of the city&#8217;s oases of tranquility.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From 1245, single women lived here under the care of Benedictine sisters. Although the Beguines didn&#8217;t take monastic vows, they lived under the watchful eye of the sisters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make themselves useful, they helped with nursing, textile processing, or education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, some Benedictine nuns and single women still live here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were able to visit one of the small, private inner courtyards within the Beguinage. There&#8217;s also a beautiful viewpoint here. If you&#8217;re lucky, you might see the famous Bruges swans from here.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23432\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/best-view-of-swans-in-bruges.jpg\" alt=\"View from the inner courtyard of the Beguinage with the lake and the famous swans.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/best-view-of-swans-in-bruges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/best-view-of-swans-in-bruges-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/best-view-of-swans-in-bruges-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/best-view-of-swans-in-bruges-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from the inner courtyard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Walplein_with_De_Halve_Maan_Brewery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walplein with De Halve Maan Brewery<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23434\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23434\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23434\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Brewery.jpg\" alt=\"The inner courtyard of the brewery De Halve Maan at night.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Brewery.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Brewery-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Brewery-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Brewery-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23434\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Brewery De Halve Maan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">De Halve Maan Brewery, one of two resident breweries in Bruges, is located on Walplein. You can book a brewery tour here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I visited during my first trip to Bruges. On our winter trip, we had dinner here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you can get the brewery&#8217;s own beer here, such as Brugse Zot or Straffe Hendrik in several variations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But be careful. Some beer varieties are quite strong in terms of alcohol content.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way, the vegetarian burger and fries were excellent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The burger buns were crispy and had a special flavor from the toasted sesame seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boat_Trip_on_the_Canals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boat Trip on the Canals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23442\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23442\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/canal-boat-tour-bruges-belgium.jpg\" alt=\"View from a boat during a boat tour in Bruges with the Belfort in the background.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/canal-boat-tour-bruges-belgium.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/canal-boat-tour-bruges-belgium-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/canal-boat-tour-bruges-belgium-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/canal-boat-tour-bruges-belgium-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Canal boat tour with the Belfort in the background.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A boat trip on the canals is as much a part of Bruges as a canal cruise is to Amsterdam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The boat tour along the canals and some of the most beautiful buildings <strong>lasts 20 minutes<\/strong> and is an absolute highlight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are <strong>several boarding points<\/strong> and tour operators, all offering the same tour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We boarded <strong>next to the Sint-Janshospitaal Museum<\/strong>. During the tour, you learn more about the history of Bruges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a highlight you shouldn&#8217;t miss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the boat, you see Bruges from a completely different perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insider_Tips_For_Bruges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insider Tips For Bruges<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23450 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photo-spots-in-Bruges.jpg\" alt=\"View of a narrow, cobblestoned alley with old buildings and a tower in the background.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photo-spots-in-Bruges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photo-spots-in-Bruges-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photo-spots-in-Bruges-1073x1500.jpg 1073w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photo-spots-in-Bruges-107x150.jpg 107w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photo-spots-in-Bruges-768x1073.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/photo-spots-in-Bruges-1099x1536.jpg 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since there are many insider tips for Bruges that we want to share with you, we&#8217;ve written a separate article about them. You can find out more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/bruges-hidden-gems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruges hidden gems<\/a><\/span> and unique things to do article.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_And_Where_To_Eat_And_Made_in_Bruges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What And Where To Eat And Made in Bruges<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23448\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23448\" style=\"width: 1190px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/local-souvenirs-in-bruges.jpg\" alt=\"A display of local products and souvenirs like greeting cards in the Sashuis.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/local-souvenirs-in-bruges.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/local-souvenirs-in-bruges-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/local-souvenirs-in-bruges-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/local-souvenirs-in-bruges-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23448\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Local products and souvenirs in the Sashuis.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most people order fries, waffles, and chocolate from one of the many stands or restaurants, we prefer to try <strong>local specialties<\/strong> and get <strong>tips from locals<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We asked a local, and these are her tips:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Look for the &#8220;<strong>Made in Brugge<\/strong>&#8221; <strong>sign in shop windows and stores<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <strong>Waffles<\/strong> at <strong>Otto Waffles Atelier<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <strong>Belgian chocolate<\/strong> and pralines at <strong>Chocolaterie Sukerbuyc<\/strong> or Leonidas<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <strong>Fries<\/strong> at <strong>Frituur Faluche<\/strong> or <strong>Friterie 1900<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <strong>Belgian beer<\/strong> from <strong>De Halve Maan<\/strong> or <strong>Bourgogne des Flandres<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These businesses sell locally produced or crafted products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\ufe0f Tip: In the <strong>Sashuis<\/strong> next to the Beguinage, you can find <strong>handmade souvenirs and products from Bruges entrepreneurs<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_To_Bruges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting To Bruges<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are direct train connections from Brussels Airport to Bruges. Count on 1.5 hours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get train tickets on-site at the train stations or online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By car, you can reach Bruges from Brussels Airport in 1:20 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_About_A_Winter_Trip_To_Bruges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion About A Winter Trip To Bruges<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruges is worth a visit in any season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you like Christmas-lit streets, lovingly decorated houses, hot chocolate, and carriage rides, definitely visit the city in December. <\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Wintergloed with its light trail is another highlight. To experience this, you should spend a night in Bruges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were amazed at how quiet it is at night in the otherwise very busy city.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want more tips for visiting Bruges, feel free to read the following articles:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/bruges-hidden-gems\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hidden Gems In Bruges<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not far from Bruges is the beautiful city of Ghent. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find out more about it here:<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/ghent-in-one-day\/\">Ghent In One Day Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-23436 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Christmas-Markets-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Christmas-Markets-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Christmas-Markets-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Christmas-Markets-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Bruges-Christmas-Markets.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"author-box\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span>About the Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Christina Leutner is a travel expert and author from Austria. She writes about European destinations, especially Austria and Germany. She loves road trips, city trips, luxury travel, and outdoor adventures.<br \/>\nChristina has been sharing her travel experiences on CitySeaCountry for over 10 years.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more about Christina<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclosure: I was invited by Visit Flanders and Visit Bruges on this research trip. 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