Bruges
About 3 hr by train from Amsterdam
Medieval canals, a belfry over the market square, chocolate shops and Belgian beer.
Why locals go
Medieval Belgium by train via Antwerp, about three hours.
Visiting Amsterdam?
At 3 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Amsterdam for your flight home.
What to book
- Canal boat tour
- Climb the Belfry
- Brewery tour at De Halve Maan
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Canal boat ride then chocolate tasting
- Horse-drawn carriage through the old town
With friends
- Belgian beer tasting tour
- Bike to Damme along the canal
When to go
Year-round, December markets.