Food Scene
very nice - open fire - grill restaurant “De Wijngaert“ right near us
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Restaurant De Wijngaert
15 Wijngaardstraatvery nice - open fire - grill restaurant “De Wijngaert“ right near us
delicious breakfast at the Waffle/Tearoom House “Carpe Diem” – appreciated by the locals – just around the corner
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Carpe Diem
8 Wijngaardstraatdelicious breakfast at the Waffle/Tearoom House “Carpe Diem” – appreciated by the locals – just around the corner
Fresh and imaginative food at a fair price in the sole surviving working brewery
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Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan
26 WalpleinFresh and imaginative food at a fair price in the sole surviving working brewery
Brugs Fonduehuisje
20 Wijngaardstraata little gem that's a bit different
Tonka Tearoom
18 WalpleinFab little waffle and pancake stop
Maximiliaan van Oostenrijk
16 WijngaardpleinGood place and reasonably prices
A typical Belgian cafe with plenty of outdoor seating: If you're looking for a stereotypical Belgian cafe with a relaxed, cosy atmosphere and have plenty of time to kill, this place would suit the bill. It's located very close to all the touristic attractions so a good place to drop in for a quick meal.
Bistro Maurice
11 WalstraatA typical Belgian cafe with plenty of outdoor seating: If you're looking for a stereotypical Belgian cafe with a relaxed, cosy atmosphere and have plenty of time to kill, this place would suit the bill. It's located very close to all the touristic attractions so a good place to drop in for a quick meal.
Simple, delicious regional chicken chicken and ribs dishes with a whole selection of Belgium beers.
De Poulin
11 WijngaardstraatSimple, delicious regional chicken chicken and ribs dishes with a whole selection of Belgium beers.
't walpoortje : Great cozy romantic atmosphere, with a fireplace and nice decoration and with absolutely delicious food
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't walpoortje : Great cozy romantic atmosphere, with a fireplace and nice decoration and with absolutely delicious food
Pur Chocolat
1 WalstraatDivine dark chocolate truffles
Chocolaterie Dumon
11 Simon StevinpleinChocolate heaven
Belgium cuisine in a little place : home cooked food on a Belgian menu, meatballs in cherry beer , wine not too expensive. The restaurant is small so it would be best to book.
ONE Restaurant
55 ArsenaalstraatBelgium cuisine in a little place : home cooked food on a Belgian menu, meatballs in cherry beer , wine not too expensive. The restaurant is small so it would be best to book.
't Oud Kanthuys
30 Wijngaardstraatmore than generous typical Belgian dishes
La Dentelliere
33 WijngaardstraatSmall Brugge restaurant, great for moules and frites
A pretty recent add to our neighbourhood but delightful spot for a light and healthy lunch where all ingredients are fresh and all products homemade. Tip: try their waffles!
Tartine et Délice
21 WijngaardstraatA pretty recent add to our neighbourhood but delightful spot for a light and healthy lunch where all ingredients are fresh and all products homemade. Tip: try their waffles!
Sightseeing
Ten Wijngaerde
30 BegijnhofA calm and reflective place that should be part of your trip
You’ll find lots of ducks and swans at the turning place for the horses & carriages with the “horse head drinking fountain”
Horse Head Drinking Fountain
WijngaardstraatYou’ll find lots of ducks and swans at the turning place for the horses & carriages with the “horse head drinking fountain”
De Vos Almshouse (Godshuis de Vos) right down our little street were dwellings established in 14th century by wealthy townspeople or guilds to house poor elderly people or widows, before socialised retirement was provided by the government.
Godshuis de Vos
14 NoordstraatDe Vos Almshouse (Godshuis de Vos) right down our little street were dwellings established in 14th century by wealthy townspeople or guilds to house poor elderly people or widows, before socialised retirement was provided by the government.
The Belfort is the central focal point for the town of Bruges, and a must-see if you're up to climbing the nearly 400 steps! Be prepared to queue at peak times, but ascend to the top and you are rewarded by spectacular views over the city, as well as the stunning clarion and tower full of bells.
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I-Belfry yase-Bruges
7 MarktThe Belfort is the central focal point for the town of Bruges, and a must-see if you're up to climbing the nearly 400 steps! Be prepared to queue at peak times, but ascend to the top and you are rewarded by spectacular views over the city, as well as the stunning clarion and tower full of bells.
Parks & Nature
Minnewater
MinnewaterA perfect spot to while away an hour or two.
Arts & Culture
Diamond Museum
43 KatelijnestraatI-Hospital ye-Old St. John's
38 MariastraatPretty area with an art gallery as a bonus
This museums starts out with the history of the potato and how it made its way to Belgium so they could make their delicious friets. I found it to be interesting and fun. Best part are the fries at the end of the tour.
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I-Museum ye-French Fries
33 VlamingstraatThis museums starts out with the history of the potato and how it made its way to Belgium so they could make their delicious friets. I found it to be interesting and fun. Best part are the fries at the end of the tour.
If you are visiting the Choco-story, and have a Brugge City Card, then don't miss this! It is a surprising little museum that charts the onset of how we came to have lighting - with quite a few interesting facts that you will not have known beforehand.
Lumina Domestica - The Lamp Museum
4 Sint-JanspleinIf you are visiting the Choco-story, and have a Brugge City Card, then don't miss this! It is a surprising little museum that charts the onset of how we came to have lighting - with quite a few interesting facts that you will not have known beforehand.
The historium tells the history of Bruges through a love story attached to a famous painter in the city. It takes you back to the glory of Bruges, when it was the economic capital of the world. There are interesting facts weaved into the story, and the layout is nice.
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Historium Brugge
1 MarktThe historium tells the history of Bruges through a love story attached to a famous painter in the city. It takes you back to the glory of Bruges, when it was the economic capital of the world. There are interesting facts weaved into the story, and the layout is nice.
A cool history of Chocolate : Choco-Story is a great little place near the center of Bruges telling the history of chocolate. When you enter they have free samples of different chocolates at the desk, and give you a chocolate bar with your ticket.
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The Chocolate Line
19 Simon StevinpleinA cool history of Chocolate : Choco-Story is a great little place near the center of Bruges telling the history of chocolate. When you enter they have free samples of different chocolates at the desk, and give you a chocolate bar with your ticket.
An amazing chronologic overview of the rich cultural past of Flanders and Bruges. The Memlings and Van Eyk are wonderful. It is not a very big museum, but they do have a incredible collection
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I-Groeninge Museum
12 DijverAn amazing chronologic overview of the rich cultural past of Flanders and Bruges. The Memlings and Van Eyk are wonderful. It is not a very big museum, but they do have a incredible collection
The ground floor was a wonderful collection of old prints, but the first floor was dedicated to an British artist called Frank Brangwyn, who was born in Bruges. A contemporary and friend of William Morris, he was not only a brilliant artist, but also designed furniture, ceramics
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Arentshuis
16 DijverThe ground floor was a wonderful collection of old prints, but the first floor was dedicated to an British artist called Frank Brangwyn, who was born in Bruges. A contemporary and friend of William Morris, he was not only a brilliant artist, but also designed furniture, ceramics
Shopping
Steenstraat
SteenstraatKäthe Wohlfahrt
12 WalpleinChristmas magic
Essentials
Carrefour express
17 LangereiApotheek Coene-De Jonghe
50 KatelijnestraatPharmacy
Getting Around
Brugge railway station
5 StationspleinTrainstation
Bike & Scooter rental : ask for your free city map of Bruges , so you can make the most of your visit to Bruges and its surroundings by bicycle. All bicycles are completely renewed every six months.
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Popelier / Eric
26 MariastraatBike & Scooter rental : ask for your free city map of Bruges , so you can make the most of your visit to Bruges and its surroundings by bicycle. All bicycles are completely renewed every six months.