Traditionally, the members of the trade unions demonstrate for social justice on the first of May in many cities. And so in Bruges too. In front of the historical backdrop at the Burg square, de Burg, is a small tribune. After the parade has passed a woman gives a speech. She speaks in Dutch, which […]
A walk to the windmills of Bruges
Not only the Netherlands has its windmills. Since the end of the 13th-century windmills were built in Bruges along the original ramparts. Some windmills stand nearby the city center, and so we decide to take a walk along the canals to see them. Along the Speelmansrei Und Augustijnenrei Canal which runs directly behind our accommodation, […]
The Church of our Lady and Burg
After our canal tour, we make our way via the photogenic Rozenhoedkaai to the Church of Our Lady. Since the spring weather is not quite what we expected, and it is comparatively cool, we visit the Cafe ‘t Klein Venetië. Here we have a glass of mulled wine to warm us up, while we watch […]
Chocolate and a Canal Tour
Before we start for our Canal tour by a boat, we stroll through the Breidelstraat between Grote market and castle. Here you find the Beer Museum. However, we prefer to look around in the chocolate shop La Belgique Gourmande. In addition to the many Belgian specialties, we find tools made of chocolate. You actually get […]
First steps in Bruges
Immediately after our arrival in Bruges, we set off to get a first impression of the city. Historical facts Bruges gained supra-regional importance in Europe as the center of the textile industry and long-distance trade. The small river Reie connects the city and the canal system directly with the sea. One also maintained close trade […]
Hotel Bryghia in Bruges
During our stay in Bruges, we lived in the family-run Hotel Bryghia. The hotel is part of a building steeped in history, the Domus Osterlingorum, the House of the Orientals. The merchants of the German Hanseatic League built the Domus Osterlingorum between 1478 and 1481. The coat of arms shield with the image of a […]