Bruges
in Flanders

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.

local language

Flemish

currency

euro

in an emergency

call 112