Brugge Journal

Live weather, upcoming events, local tips and where to eat — your real-time guide to Bruges.

Stories from Bruges

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Experience· 4 min

By 7pm the tour buses are gone and Bruges becomes a different city entirely.

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Food & Drink· 4 min

They're called frites, not French fries. And in Bruges, they're taken very seriously.

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Hidden Gems· 3 min

Right in the centre of town, there's a walled garden that feels like stepping into another century.

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Food & Drink· 3 min

There are over 50 chocolate shops in Bruges. Most of them are fine. A few are exceptional. Here's where to go.

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Activities· 4 min

The old centre is compact, but the best parts of Bruges are just outside it — and a bike changes everything.

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Food & Drink· 4 min

Belgium has over 1,500 different beers. Here's how to drink your way through Bruges without getting lost.

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Experience· 3 min

Everyone does a canal tour in Bruges. But the first departure of the morning is a completely different experience.

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Landmarks· 3 min

The medieval Belfry tower dominates the Markt square. Here's what to expect when you climb it — and why you should go early.