Discover Bruges in 1435 at the Historium Bruges!

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The prestigious Historium Brugge is scheduled to open in Autumn 2012 and is meant to offer the most traveled tourists a breathtaking experience beyond imagination, the Historium is not only true to history, but also unfolds a brand new concept that stimulates the five senses. Visitors will discover the Golden Times of Bruges in 1435 as if they had been there, taking part in an exciting love story, which is brought to life in the seven themed rooms. Film, décor and special effects merge to conjure up a magical experience.

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A discovery experience of everything one ever wanted to know about Bruges. And last but not least, all in the visitor’s own language. Open 7 days a week, the Historium will be located in a pearl of a building on the Markt, the famous town square in the center of Bruges. In 7 rooms, Historium will show you medieval Bruges by film and special effects, beautifully engineered with real-life historical images of small and large streets and squares in the city, its busy port, the studio of the painter Van Eyck and scenes from the old bath houses…

To finish your visit to Historium, you can relax and talk about the experience at the beer cafe with terrace offering stunning views over Bruges central Market square.

For more info, visit www.historium.be.

Some good places for breakfast in Bruges

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You just booked a weekend away in one of the many charming hotels in Bruges? You’re on a day trip to Bruges and want to find out what the best places for breakfast in Bruges are? Well, don’t run away ’cause here are 5 very good places for breakfast in Bruges! Enjoy!

Miss Ellie – breakfast in Bruges

Enjoy a delicious breakfast in Bruges with croissants, bread and bread related products that are freshly baked daily. Depending on your preference, you have the opportunity to choose from different portions. You can ofcourse also complement your breakfast with other products such as fresh fruit juice, eggs, cereal, yogurt or fresh fruit.
• Where: Dweersstraat 15 (see map)
• Website: http://missellie.be

Panos – breakfast in Bruges

Sandwiches & salads.
• Where: Zuidzandstraat 29 (see map)
• Website: http://www.panos.be

Carpe Diem – breakfast in Bruges

Seize the Day – Carpe Diem. You can take this literally: a champagne breakfast is the best start of your day! Enjoyed by both locals and tourists.
• Where: Wijngaardstraat 8 (see map)
• Website: http://www.tearoom-carpediem.be

Lamusée – breakfast in Bruges

This cosy brasserie welcomes you for an extensive breakfast in Bruges, with the historic buildings of the old St John’s Hospital on the background.
• Where: Mariastraat 38 (see map)
• Website: http://lamusee.be

Bien Soigné – breakfast in Bruges

In the St. Amandstraat (street full of small restaurants) you’ll find Bien Soigné, a very nice place to have breakfast in Bruges. The breakfast is fairly comprehensive for a very reasonable price, only € 6! Perfect way to start your day in Bruges.
• Where: Sint-Amandsstraat 29 (see map)

More information about Bruges:

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Everything you need to know about Bruges!

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Welcome to Bruges, Belgium, one of the most fascinating and beautiful cities in Western-Europe! Its unique, world-famous and incredibly well-preserved medieval city centre, makes Bruges one of the most exciting tourist destinations in Europe. Besides its wonderful architecture, a visit to Bruges would not be complete without a boat trip on the romantic canals, a horse carriage ride, a taste of some Belgian chocolate and waffles, climbing the belfry tower (366 steps!) or trying one or more of the more than 350 available Belgian beers, which are considered to be the best in the world!

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• THINGS TO DO in Bruges - about Bruges
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• MUSEUMS in Bruges - about Bruges
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Things to do in Bruges - About Bruges

• Ballooning over Bruges
• Boat ride on Bruges’ canals
• Boat ride from Bruges to Damme
• Cycling in Bruges
• Guided Tours in Bruges
• Bruges by horse carriage
• Bruges’ canals
• Shopping in Bruges
• Nightlife in Bruges

Things to see in Bruges - About Bruges

• Belfry Tower
• Beguinage
• Church of Our Lady
• Burgher’s Lodge
• City Hall

Spending the night in Bruges - About Bruges

• Accommodation in Bruges
• Cheap hotels in Bruges
• Romantic hotels in Bruges
• Budget hotels in Bruges
• Luxury hotels in Bruges

Museums in Bruges - About Bruges

Good information about the different museums in Bruges.

Events in Bruges - About Bruges

Information about the upcoming events in Bruges.

Winter in Bruges - About Bruges

Everything you need to know about winter in Bruges:
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• Christmas in Bruges
• Bruges’ Christmas Markets
• Snow & Ice Sculpture Festival Bruges

Restaurants in Bruges - About Bruges

• Restaurants in Bruges
• Dining in Bruges

Parking in Bruges - About Bruges

Practical info about the best places for parking in Bruges.

How to get to Bruges - About Bruges

• How to get to Bruges
• From Brussels to Bruges
• From London to Bruges
• Eurostar to Bruges
• Trains to Bruges
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Are you looking for hotels in Brugge, Belgium? Want to know all about hotel accomodation in Brugge? Then visit HotelsBruges.co.uk for the best offers on hotels in this wonderful, amazingly well-preserved medieval city in Flanders! Cheap hotels in Brugge, family hotels in Brugge, 5 star luxury hotels in Brugge, you can find them all and more on HotelsBruges.co.uk!

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More information on Brugge

When booking hotels in Brugge, it comes in very handy to know a little bit more about the city itself. Visit the following pages for interesting information on Brugge:

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• Map of Brugge
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What are the best attractions in Bruges?

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What are the must-do’s and must-see’s in Bruges? Where are the main attractions in Bruges? How much do the attractions in Bruges cost? When can I enjoy those attractions in Bruges? Find out everything and more on the following pages:

Things to see and do in Bruges

• Ballooning Bruges
• Boat ride to Damme
• City Hall of Bruges
• Guided Tours in Bruges
• Boats on the Bruges canals
• Cycling in Bruges
• Belfry of Bruges
• Shopping in Bruges

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• Weekend in Bruges
• Weather in Bruges

Exploring the many attractions in Bruges

Although it’s virtually impossible to give you an overview of all the interesting attractions in Bruges but we’ll give it a try. Bruges is a wonderful, stunningly beautiful medieval city in Flanders, one of the most enchanting cities in the world! Most of the attractions in Bruges are located in the historical centre. Almost behind every corner you will stumble upon something of great historical and/or cultural value and pure beauty.

Some great examples of attractions in Bruges are: a boat trip on the romantic Bruges canals, a trip by boat from Bruges to Damme through amazing countryside, explore Bruges by horse carriage, go for an afternoon of cycling in Bruges, etc.. You could also join on of the guided walks in Bruges to discover the most important attractions in Bruges. You will immediately see that although the city is relatively small, there are enough attractions in Bruges to fill up an entire weekend or more!

Attractions in Bruges: video

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Discover Bruges by night: magically lit!

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Always wondered how a wonderful and world famous city like Bruges would look at night? How does Bruges by night feel? What is there to see and do? Find it all out with HotelsBruges.co.uk!

Bruges by night: Practical information

• Bars & Clubs – Bruges by night
• Restaurants – Bruges by night
• Live Music – Bruges by night
• Music and Dance – Bruges by night
• Theatre – Bruges by night

Bruges by night is even more magical than during the day. Everywhere you look in the city the enchanting medieval buildings that together make up the face of Bruges, are magically lit, turning the city into the coziest place on earth! Walking through Bruges by night feels like you’re part of a fairy tale! The towers, the buildings, the squares, the cobbled streets, the Bruges canals are even more romantic at night. And during winter in Bruges, Bruges by night is even more fascinating! Imagine a lit up city covered in crispy snow! That was how my visit looked like last year, during Christmas in Bruges! Bruges doesn’t have the reputation to be a wild party town, but still there is a very pleasant nightlife in Bruges, you just have to know where to look when you’re exploring Bruges by night.

Bruges by night: Bars & Clubs

Whatever real party action there is in Bruges, is completely centered around the lively student places of Langestraat, Kraanplein (bar De Vuurmolen) and Kuipersstraat. Bruges by night during weekends really feels like party in this area of the city. During summer months, the terraces and gardens are packed with drinkers Bruges by night, and in the winter months or during Christmas in Bruges, both tourists and locals both enjoy the cosy insides of bars and clubs. Conclusion: bruges by night really CAN be fun, you just have to know where to look!

• Bruges by night – SOME BARS: De Vuurmolen, De Stoepa, De Republiek, The Vintage, Brugs Beertje (with the biggest choice of Belgian Beers), Joey’s Cafe, and so many more…
• Bruges by night – SOME CLUBS: De Coulissen, L’Amaral, La Bodega,…

Bruges by night: Restaurants

Visit our page about restaurants in Bruges if you want to know some good places for dining in Bruges before hitting Bruges by night.

Bruges by night: Live Music

Cactus Muziekcentrum in St Andries (just outside of Bruges city centre) puts on a broad-ranging selection of concerts, ideal for a wonderful night of Bruges by night!

Bruges by night: Music and Dance

Bruges’ most important music venue is the Concertgebouw (concert hall), which opened at ‘t Zand Square in 2002 (when Bruges was European Cultural Capital) and presents classical music, opera, ballet and a broad range of contemporary performances. Great place for a quiet night of Bruges by night.

Bruges by night: Theatre

Cultuurcentrum Brugge controls seven major locations in the city, including the City Theatre. For a cultural night of Bruges by night.

Tips on trains to Bruges

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Trains to Bruges via Brussels

The Belgian railway system is one of the densest train systems in the world, with literally tracks between every village, town or city. There are several trains to Bruges every hour from all major train stations in Belgium. The busiest train is the one going from Ostend in the West all the way to Liège in the east, passing by Bruges, Ghent and the three train stations in Brussels. A good tip for trains to Bruges is to use the “All-Belgian-Stations”-system, allowing you to reach every station in Belgium for a fixed amount. For more info on trains to Bruges, click here.

Trains to Bruges: Eurostar to Bruges

The easiest way to travel from the UK with trains to Bruges is by taking the Eurostar to Bruges. First you go to Brussels South Station (Midi Station) and there you change for trains to Bruges (+/- 1 hour). Another way to catch trains to Bruges is from Lille (France), another major stop of the Eurostar leading to trains to Bruges. For information on the Eurostar and trains to Bruges, click here.

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After you have taken trains to Bruges and have arrived in this mesmerizing city, some practical information about Bruges:
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Tips on how to get to Bruges

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Bruges is the epitome of the old saying, “All roads lead to Rome”. With its convenient location roughly in the middle of the London, Paris and Amsterdam triangle, you will find many ways to get to Bruges.

Different ways to get to Bruges

• How to get to Bruges by air?
• How to get to Bruges by train?
• How to get to Bruges by bus?
• How to get to Bruges by ferry?

How to get to Bruges: by air

• Brussels International Airport is about 1 hr and 30 mins to get to Bruges by train. Check the timetable for the Airport City Express on the Belgian Railways (SNCB/NMBS) website, entering Zaventem Airport as the departure or destination station in the online form. If you prefer to rent a car to get to Bruges, there are many car rental companies at the airport. Make sure you get a road map as Belgian roads can be tricky at times.

• The modern Antwerp (Deurne) Airport is ideal for international scheduled flights and general aviation. You will find frequent regular connections with London, Rotterdam, Manchester, Jersey and Milan. If you are in the UK you can compare flights to Bruges Belgium with CheapFlights.co.uk or for more information check the Antwerp Airport.

• Brussels South Charleroi Airport is about 2 hours from Bruges by train. Ryanair is one of the biggest carriers there. Other carriers later joined Ryanair in Charleroi, such as Wizz Air and Fly On Air.

• Liège Airport is the 3th biggest for passenger next to Brussels and Charleroi. Next to that is Liège airport the biggest cargo airport in Belgium.

How to get to Bruges: by train

Getting to Bruges by train is by far the best way to reach the city and to see the beautiful Belgian countryside. For Eurail Pass holders, it is also quite inexpensive. There are several connections to hub cities on your way to get to Bruges.

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• The Belgian Railways (NMBS) will bring you from Bruges to Brussels in less then 1 hr, from Bruges to Antwerp in 1 hr and 20 mins, from Bruges to Ghent in 30 min., from Bruges to Ostend in 15 mins.

• The Thalys links Brussels and Amsterdam in 2 hrs and 35 min. Trains depart and arrive at the south station (Gare du Midi) in Brussels. For more information www.thalys.com.

• The Eurostar links London and Brussels, with the trip taking 1 hrs and 51 mins. Trains depart and arrive at the south station (Gare du Midi) in Brussels and depart and arrive at the London St Pancras International Station or Ebbsfleet International. Connections are outstanding, with six underground lines and seven rail companies operating from St Pancras International, King’s Cross and nearby Euston. For additional information about the Eurostar train, call 2 555 25 25 or www.eurostar.com

• The Thalys line links Paris and Brussels with a 1 hr and 25 min trip. Trains depart and arrive at the south station (Gare du Midi) in Brussels and depart and arrive at the North Station (Gare du Nord) in Paris or at the Charles de Gaulle airport. There are 18 to 19 trains a day. For more information visit www.thalys.com

• The best way to find out train schedules is to contact Rail Europe at www.raileurope.com or contact them by phone. From the US dial 1-877-257-2887, from Canada dial 1-800-361-RAIL. For more information on the Eurostar, Thalys, Benelux pass, rail passes in Europe and point-to-point tickets visit: Rail Europe.

How to get to Bruges: by bus

• Belgium is a densely populated country due to this we have extensive public bus routes, which are used often by locals. Get to Bruges by bus is very simple and easy. Check beforehand bus routes to avoid confusion, bus drivers are usually quite helpful as are other passengers so do not be afraid to ask someone for some help.

• Prices vary depending on where you are going. Children younger than 6 get to Bruges free. You pay up to 50% less if you buy your ticket ahead of time at de lijnshops. A new way to pay for your ticket is with a single SMS (for now still only for proximus users). If you are traveling with a minimum of 5 people, you can buy a group ticket. Check out this site types and fares.

How to get to Bruges: by ferry

To and From England and Belgium by Ferry:

• Get to Bruges by car from the UK is really easy. If you live in the south of Britain you can choose Eurotunnel from Folkestone or P&O ferries or SeaFrance from Dover. They all go to Calais and from there it’s just an hour or so to Bruges. NorfolkLine sails from Dover direct to Ostend, which is only about 45 minutes to Bruges. From the north why not take the P&O Ferries overnight sailing from Hull to Zeebrugge, only 30 minutes from Bruges? Or there’s the option of the overnight Newcastle to Amsterdam ferry service operated by DFDS, and it’s only three hours by road to Bruges.

• Get to Bruges from Hull, England and Zeebrugge, Belgium: One departure a day by ferry, which carries both cars and passengers. The crossing time is 14 hrs. For more information, visit P&O North Sea Ferries.

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Once you have figured out how to get to Bruges, perhaps you can learn already something more about this beautiful medieval city:
• Things to do in Bruges • Things to see in Bruges • Events in Bruges • Museums in Bruges • Restaurants in Bruges • Nightlife in Bruges • Christmas in Bruges