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How to Spend One Day in Bruges Belgium

Bruges is such a beautiful city full of canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Everything in Bruges is within walking distance so its easy to get around. I absolutely loved wandering around the medieval buildings and beautiful canals. I spent one day in Bruges and below are some things that you should try out whilst in this amazing city.

How to get to Bruges

I arrived by train from Brussels. The trains in Belgium are easy to use and are run frequently. When I arrived at Bruges station it was a 10 minute walk from the centre. You can also get a flight from London which takes around 1 hour. Alternatively you could get the Eurostar to Brussels then get on the train to Bruges.

one-day-in-bruges

Bruge Belgium Canal

Buildings in Bruge

If you haven’t seen the movie In Bruge I would recommend watching before you go. Its a dark comedy about two Irish hitmen starring Colin Farrel. It features all the beautiful buildings of Bruges. Also a lot of the walking tours will show you key places from the movie.

Top 10 things to do in one day in Bruges

  1. Visit the market square
  2. Canal boat tour
  3. Get lost wandering the beautiful streets
  4. Explore at night the market square and buildings around the canal are all lit up
  5. Free walking tour
  6. Eat waffles
  7. Enjoy a hot chocolate
  8. Beer tasting
  9. Try some of the famous Belgian fries
  10. Eat loads of Belgian chocolate

Accommodation – Lybeer Travellers Hostel

Lybeer hostel Bruge
Lybeer Hostel Lounge – Photo from Hostelworld

This hostel was great not too far from the station. Ideal for solo travellers as they have a lounge and people seemed very sociable. I met a group of people and went to a free outdoor concert which was brilliant. This hostel also has a bar and holds beer tasting evenings. I would recommend this hostel and would stay here again.

Bruge Belgium Canal 2

Overall I had an amazing time in Bruges, it was my favourite place I visited in Belgium. I could have spent longer here as I didn’t get to do and see everything I wanted.  Next on my list of places to visit in Belgium is Ghent!

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