Travel guide · Belgium
Bruges: what to see and when to go
Bruges is a remarkably preserved medieval city of canals, cobbled streets and brick gables, a UNESCO site in western Belgium. It is small enough to see on foot in a day, and at its best early in the morning and in the evening, once the day-trippers have left.
What to see and do in Bruges
Markt and the Belfry
Climb the 366 steps of the belfry for views over the red rooftops.
Canal boat tour
Half an hour on the water shows the city from its best angles.
Groeninge Museum
Masterpieces of the Flemish Primitives, including Jan van Eyck.
Beguinage and Minnewater
A peaceful enclosure of white houses and the 'Lake of Love' next to it.
Beer and chocolate
Taste Belgian beer at De Halve Maan, the brewery with a beer pipeline under the streets.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Jun.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 1 hr | ≈ €60 · See flights |
| New York | 8 hr | ≈ €480 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 12 hr | ≈ €580 · See flights |
| Dubai | 7 hr, 15 min | ≈ €430 · See flights |
| Singapore | 14 hr, 15 min | ≈ €630 · See flights |
| Sydney | 22 hr | ≈ €810 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €350 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Belgium
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- culture · calm · food
- How long to stay
- 1–2 days
- Where to stay
- Inside the old centre to enjoy the quiet evenings; Ghent, 25 minutes by train, is a livelier and cheaper alternative.Find a place to stay in Bruges
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Bruges and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Jun. Average highs range from 7° in January to 23° in August.
How many days do you need in Bruges?
1 to 2 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Bruges cost?
Accommodation runs at around €100 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €350 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 1 hr.
Where should you stay in Bruges?
Inside the old centre to enjoy the quiet evenings; Ghent, 25 minutes by train, is a livelier and cheaper alternative.
