Sightseeing: Discover Bruges your way
It's your first time in Bruges and you don't know what to see first? Or do you already know the city like the back of your hand, but want to learn a bit more? Discover Bruges your way, at your own pace or with a guide. Sightseeing on foot or by bike, on a boat trip down the canals, or a horse-drawn carriage ride over the cobblestones, by minibus, Vespa or even by hot air balloon: the possibilities are endless. Which will it be?
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The Nepomucenus Bridge may be a bit of a tongue-twister, but the bridge boasts a statue of the patron saint of bridges...
The imposing Gunpowder Tower is located next to the Lovers' Bridge and is an impressive 18 metres tall...
The world port of Zeebrugge is the second-largest port in Belgium and is inextricably linked to Bruges...
The panoramic viewing platform at the base of the Swedish Quay, a real peninsula that forms the link between the outer and inner ports...
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The Carmelite Bridge stands at the epicentre of the canals and is also one of the city’s many renowned sights...
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The first Kruispoort gate was built simultaneously with the second rampart (1297-1304) and already rebuilt in 1366...
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Each and every one of the city’s lovely canals is a jewel, but without doubt the loveliest is the Groenerei...
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The 75-minute port cruise takes you past the naval base, the Pierre Vandamme Lock (one of the largest locks in the world), the gas terminal, the wind turbine park, the ‘tern’ island, the cruise ships and the dredging vessels while massive container ships are unloaded at the quay...
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The very photogenic Boniface Bridge may be one of the youngest bridges in Bruges, but it sums up the city perfectly...
The Old Water House, built on the city ramparts, guaranteed water supplies to the medieval city and even then was regarded as one of the wonders of Bruges...
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With its bobbing boats, the Coupure is a taste of the South of France in the city centre, a delightful haven of rest...
A guided visit by bus to the international port of Zeebrugge is definitely an educational experience...
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Time has not stood still in Bruges, and so it happens that the medieval access roads are not always fit for 21st century traffic...
The Omookaai is situated at the end of a peninsula, right between the busy container port and the former fishermen's quarter...
The first Blacksmith’s Gate dates from 1297-1299; the current gate was built on the remains of the old one in 1367...
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A visit to Bruges is not complete without a boat trip on the Bruges canals, the arteries of the city...
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The old fishing port exudes great atmosphere and conviviality; the appealing no-nonsense ambience comes for free...
Don’t worry if you can’t choose between the 14th century Meebrug and the 17th century Peerdenbrug...
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Somewhat hidden behind the marina, you will find the Belgian Naval Base, built at the end of the 1960s...
If Bruges’ residents, driving or cycling along the Potterierei or the Langerei, suddenly realise they need to be on the side of the canal, they turn off onto the Snaggaard Bridge, which was probably named after the local Snaggard family, mentioned in documents as far back as the 12th century...
Did you know that Zeebrugge is the home port of the Askoy II, the legendary sailing yacht of singer Jacques Brel...
In Bruges, you often get the feeling that you’ve strayed into a picture postcard, and nowhere is that more true than on the King’s Bridge...
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