In spring 2019, we make our way from the southwest of Germany to Bruges in Belgium. We have had this destination in our sights for quite some time. One of the reasons for our visit was that Bruges was the destination of the later Habsburg Emperor Maximilian I, in the Middle Ages. Only a few […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]