Sarah Schug

Bruges might get overshadowed by its big brothers Brussels and Antwerp, but though it might not be the biggest, it’s in lots of ways the most beautiful – and it’s full of great stuff to do too. If you’re into delicious beer, tasty food and, *checks notes*, museums about torture, you’ve come to the right place.  Bruges is one of those great cities where you can tick off all the sights on your to-do list in one weekend, and still have time to park up with a tankard of cold beer and watch the world go by for a whole afternoon. Our guide to Bruges features everything from canal boats to sticky ribs in chocolate and beer sauce, so you’re sure to find something for you. Here are the best things to do in Bruges.  RECOMMENDED: 🏠 The best hotels in Bruges📍 The best things to do in Brussels🚢 The best things to do in Ostend📍 The best city breaks in Europe This guide was recently updated by Sarah Schug, a writer based in Brussels, Belgium. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more, see our affiliate guidelines. 

When it comes to culture, food and scenic strolls, Belgium’s capital has got pretty much everything you want from a city break. Tuck into steaming bowls of moules marinières, street-side waffles and truly excellent beer, and spend your weekend exploring flea markets, excellent galleries and Art Nouveau architecture. Whatever you’re into, there’s something for you in Brussels. Here are the best things to do in Brussels right now.  RECOMMENDED:🏠 The best hotels in Bruges🧇 The best things to do in Bruges🇧🇪 The best things to do in Ostend📍 The best city breaks in Europe This guide was recently updated by Sarah Schug, a writer based in Brussels. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.