News from Bruges

The total turnover from day and residential tourism is estimated at € 542 million for 2024. Residential tourism accounts for 53% of tourism turnover.

Smarthistory (US) sat down with Dr Anna Koopstra to discuss the St Ursula Shrine, which Hans Memling created especially for St John's Hospital.

Smarthistory (US) sat down with Dr. Anna Koopstra to discuss the triptych of John the Baptist and John the Evangelist, which Hans Memling created especially for St John's Hospital.

Smarthistory (US) talked to Dr. Anna Koopstra about Jan van Eyck's masterpiece the 'Madonna with Canon Joris van der Paele'.    

Winter mysteriously transforms the city. We would like to focus on some novelties and also perennials that the winter season in Bruges has to offer.

Autumn is the ideal time to go on a city trip to Bruges. The sun shining lower in the sky gives everything a warm glow. Curious to see what the city has to offer this autumn?

This summer, all the great reasons to visit the city – history, heritage, culture, shopping, culinary treats – are combined with a unique chance to view the Bruges Triennial.

The Bruges Triennial 2024 has been launched. Find the full press kit here. 

The brochure is also available in a digital format that is easy to use for the blind and people with a visual impairment.