{"id":23424,"date":"2024-12-18T09:46:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T08:46:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/?p=23424"},"modified":"2025-11-24T07:58:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T06:58:52","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":"<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<p style=\"font-size: 0.7rem; font-style: italic; color: #666666;\">This article contains ads and affiliate links and is a member of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you purchase using one of the links, we may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. More about it in the Disclosure Policy.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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-6a63b48ee2160\" 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-6a63b48ee2160\" 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\/#Where_to_Stay_in_Bruges\" >Where to Stay in 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\/#Getting_To_Bruges\" >Getting 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\/#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-22\" 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\/en\/one-day-bruges-belgium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><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 <a href=\"https:\/\/expedia.stay22.com\/cityseacountry\/6bgECfBI_P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel Martin&#8217;s Brugge<\/a>. 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<p><span style=\"background-color: #e8e6e6;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2b50\ufe0f Download our <\/span><a style=\"background-color: #e8e6e6;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/travel-planning-checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">travel planning checklist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and become a VIP insider. We share exclusive travel deals, travel guides, and travel inspiration. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #e8e6e6;\"><script async data-uid=\"16a564e8e9\" src=\"https:\/\/cityseacountry.ck.page\/16a564e8e9\/index.js\"><\/script>\u00a0<\/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\/en\/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\/en\/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 alignleft\"><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\/en\/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\/en\/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=\"Where_to_Stay_in_Bruges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to Stay in Bruges?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We stayed at <a href=\"https:\/\/expedia.stay22.com\/cityseacountry\/6bgECfBI_P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hotel Martin&#8217;s Brugge<\/a>, right next to the Belfry and the <a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/OeZ0tBQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery &amp; Distillery<\/a>. The rooms are cozy and modern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There&#8217;s a bar in the hotel and a large breakfast buffet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"stay22-widget\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/embed\/67627d4cd4c2e8f8469e73df\" width=\"100%\" height=\"428\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/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 via <a href=\"https:\/\/raileurope.tp.st\/pjoA3XpM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Raileurope<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By car or rental car (we recommend the comparison portal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=Christina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">DiscoverCars<\/a>), 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\/en\/one-day-bruges-belgium\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One Day In Bruges &#8211; The Best Sights<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruegge-bruges-schokolade-und-bier\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chocolate and Beer Tour in Bruges<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/gent-veggie-kultur\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Things To Do In Ghent<\/span><\/a>\u00a0&amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/ghent-in-one-day\/\">Ghent In One Day Itinerary<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #666699;\">If you found this article helpful for your travel planning and you&#8217;d like to show your appreciation, please consider <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">sharing the article link<\/span> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ncp\/payment\/3QXQYN2K8MLJG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">buying me a coffee.<\/span><\/a> \u2615\ufe0f<\/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>* Affiliate advertising is used on this site. When purchasing via a link, I will receive a small commission, but you don\u2019t have to pay more for the item.<\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disclosure: I was invited by Visit Flanders and Visit Bruges on this research trip. My opinion remains unaffected.<\/span><\/i>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visiting Bruges in winter offers attractions beyond the usual sights and highlights.\u00a0 We&#8217;ll show you what makes it special.\u00a0 Experiencing a city trip to Bruges in winter is truly unique.\u00a0 In addition to the year-round attractions, there are several special highlights during the winter months.\u00a0 We&#8217;ll introduce you to what you can see in Bruges &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Bruges In Winter: Our Tips For The Cold Season \u2744\ufe0f\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityseacountry.com\/en\/bruges-in-winter\/#more-23424\" aria-label=\"Read more about Bruges In Winter: Our Tips For The Cold Season \u2744\ufe0f\">Read 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