This beautiful city is a great place for weekends and an ideal destination for heading this spring. Bruges, Belgium, is known for its quaint style, picturesque cobblestone streets and traditional buildings. Flying to Brussels and then taking a train trip to the iconic city, you can easily arrive in Bruges on weekends.
A visitor on Tripadvisor said, “Amazing! It's one of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited. So much history and amazing architecture. I highly recommend the visit.” Another wrote: “Ah, Amazing!!! I love it here – gorgeous cobblestone streets and historical buildings everywhere.
“We were walking down the streets where we stopped for coffee here and there. I love the atmosphere here. The streets aren't too crowded due to the season. You can see more.”
One must-see while you're in town is the Cathedral of the Holy Blood. The chapel contains the fial, which is said to contain the blood of Christ brought back from the Crusades.
The building itself is a work of art, a standout location in the city, known for its incredible architecture and stunning interior design.
While in town, you'll also need to get Belgian waffles with choice of chocolate, whipped cream, strawberries, or many other delicious sweet options.
Another food to try is Belgian fries.
Bruges is a very walkable city – the best way to explore is by foot, and it doesn't take long to visit the scenic streets without taking public transport.
When you're walking, you'll probably pass by Lake Minnewatter, a great place to explore whether you like to see open water.
The lake has paths around it. This means that there are simple walking routes that you should follow.
A Tripadvisor visitor said: “If you're going to Bruges, you have to go. It's a very beautiful view, you can walk along the lake.
If you want to enjoy the weekend without being too far from the UK, Bruges may be the perfect place for you to explore for a few days.
