Jan van Eyckplein

Bruges is the most beautiful city in Belgium. The house that I grew up in is 15 minutes away from Bruges and that means that Bruges is the city I grew up in. I also worked in the tourist office, so it's safe to say that I know the place very well and I might be the perfect local guide to show you guys around.

(Includes 2024 Christmas Market updates!) Bruges has become known as one of the most underrated towns in Europe. It is a quintessential, fairytale town in Belgium that is decorated with canals and flemish architecture. Luckily enough, this town is also the PERFECT day trip from either Lille, in the North of France, or Brussels, the capital of Belgium. This guide has planned out your day trip for you, giving you the chance to enjoy every moment of your visit. In this guide you will unlock: 🚂 detailed information about getting to Bruges 🛶 2 activity suggestions 🌳 +10 spots and hidden gems 🍽️ 7 food & drink recommendations (1 lunch spot, 1 dinner spot, 1 bar and 4 snacks) 🗺️ + all recommendations are listed in geographical order, making it even easier for you to just follow along step by step! I have been lucky enough to pay a visit to Bruges 4 separate times, and with each visit, I have discovered new hidden gems or revisited my go-to favorite spots. And of course, all of these recommendations I've consolidated for you here! I hope you enjoy visiting this fairytale town as much as I do! ✨