Medieval Bruges

Canals, swans and brick houses — Bruges seems frozen in the 15th century. Fly into Brussels (or Charleroi), then it's an hour by train.

👀 What to see

• The Markt square and the Belfry
• A boat trip along the canals
• The Beguinage and the Lake of Love

🍽 What to taste

• Belgian chocolate and waffles
• Mussels with fries and local beer

⚓ Quiet spot

The windmills on the Kruisvest rampart at the edge of town.