3 days in Bruges Itinerary

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Brugse Vrije and The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bruges: Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert (in Brussels), Menin Gate Memorial (in Ieper (Ypres)) and Antwerpen-Centraal (in Antwerp). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Burg Square, take in panoramic vistas at Belfry of Bruges, sample the tasty concoctions at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, and take a leisurely stroll along Graslei and Korenlei.

To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Bruges online day trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Brussels Airport, Ostend-Bruges International Airport and Antwerp International Airport (Deurne). In September, daytime highs in Bruges are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.