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Belfry of Bruges

A sight in Markt, Bruges, moderately priced ($$) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Belfry of Bruges in Markt, Bruges
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Why go

366 steps to a carillon tower above the Markt.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bruges, alongside 2 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Basilica of the Holy Blood and Cambrinus.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Markt
Price
$$
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bruges, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Basilica of the Holy Blood

    Romanesque lower chapel and Gothic upper chapel on the Burg square.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Cambrinus

    Beer brasserie with Flemish stew and 400 beers.

    Food · 0.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Bruges canal boat tour

    Half-hour ride past bridges and backyards.

    Activity · 0.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    't Brugs Beertje

    Small beer café with a list of Belgian beers.

    Drinks · 0.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Bistro Zwart Huis

    Bistro in a 15th-century black-fronted house.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Groeninge Museum

    Flemish Primitives including Jan van Eyck.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Belfry of Bruges is a stop on our Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Bruges

Belfry of Bruges is our only sight pick in Bruges; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Bruges guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bruges run from 6°C in January to 22°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Belfry of Bruges itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Bruges from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bruges weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Belfry of Bruges, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Markt 7, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
Coordinates
51.20815, 3.22480
Destination
Bruges, Belgium

Belfry of Bruges: quick answers

How much time do you need at Belfry of Bruges?

Plan on about an hour at Belfry of Bruges. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Belfry of Bruges?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Go early; entry numbers are capped.

Where is Belfry of Bruges?

Belfry of Bruges is at Markt 7, 8000 Brugge, Belgium. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Belfry of Bruges?

Belfry of Bruges appears on Amsterdam to Bruges by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Bruges.

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