Activities
Within the confines of the old city, there is a multitude of interests and leisurely activities to pursue.This ranges from getting acquainted by hopping on the excellent boat tours, to really getting `on top of things` by climbing the 366 steps of the Belfry, for a breathtaking view that can reach all the way to the North Sea!
However, not only the city centre is filled with things to enjoy. When venturing slightly beyond, the whole of Flanders lies at your feet, starting with the beautiful rural area around Brugge.
Visit Flanders Fields or go on a daytrip filled with Castles, Beer and Chocolate.
Don`t miss out on one of these unique day tours around some of the most impressive parts of West Flanders!
Quasimodo offer you the choice between their excellent `Triple Treat` and `Flanders Fields` tours. The former includes visiting Chocolate World and the historical village of Damme, while the latter tours around the infamous battlefields of World War I. The company`s website can be found here.
Take a guided bicycle tour of Brugge and the Flemish countryside.
Needn`t be a sporting enthusiast: why not get around and enjoy the surroundings by bicycle, just like the locals do?
You can rent bikes locally or, if you would like to get the most out of what must be the most appropriate way of touring the city and the surrounding countryside, opt for one of the excellent organised tours by local outfit Quasimundo. Their website can tell you all about what`s on offer.
A visit to Boudewijn Sea Park for a fun, family day out.
Bruges has it`s very own aquatic theme park for you to visit, complete with a dolphinarium and rides.
Offering daily dolphin, seal and bird shows, Boudewijn Seapark opens yearly from April through September. You can get your photo taken with a dolphin and to make sure you won`t go hungry there is a seaside themed restaurant. Read much more on the park`s website here.
Discover the magic of the yearly seasonal Sculpture Festivals.
Every summer, a grand sand sculpture festival is held, attracting visitors from around the world.
In turn, winter brings a similar showing, portraying everything from the city of Brugge to cartoon characters, all beautifully sculpted out of crystal-clear ice. View some of the creations of previous festivals and find further information on their summer and winter edition websites.
An outing to the public Observatory & Planetarium `Beisbroek`.
Located on the outskirts of Brugge, Beisbroek offers a fun and informative day out, great for visitors of all ages!
An interactive exposition takes you on a capturing journey of discovery through our solar system and beyond. The modern Zeiss planetarium has 45 seats from where visitors get a spectacular view of the night sky, no matter what time of day. Their website can be found here.
Enjoy the nearby Flemish seaside and nature reserve `het Zwin`.
Combine a city trip to Brugge with spending some quality time at the nearby seaside.
Some of the nicest beaches and promenades of Western Europe are just a short car or train ride away, complete with excellent shops, restaurants and the stunningly beautiful nature reserve `t Zwin. With the frequent coastal tram service one can see even more of it in just an afternoon.
