A little pearl in the Flemish region, Bruges takes the crown as one of the Belgium’s most enchanting cities, with its swan-filled canals, medieval cobblestone alleys and the scent of fresh waffles.
how long to go for
a weekend
when to go
april, may, june, july, august, september, december
holidays
Ascension Day, Belgian National Day, Armistice Day
how to get there
From Brussels and Antwerp, the journey takes around 1 to 1.5 hours by train.
how to get around
on foot, by car, bus or taxi
nice to know
Swans glide through the canals under legal protection, a tradition said to date back to the 15th century.