One of the cool things about this park was that it also includes a couple of art galleries - the…read moremodern art gallery is actually in a building in the park. Other than that it is basically your standard park, though it is quite large and has a number of different sections - some of them grassed, some of them not. We did spend a little bit of time wandering around here, and can be quite pleasant at times, noting that we were hear during the summer. While I didn't mind the park, I did prefer the art galleries, and that was the main reason we ended up walking through here.

Pro-tip: The school library here has free WiFi. Definitely saved my ass…read more Was making my way downtown from the station and walked through Citadelpark. Not the biggest park, but it definitely doesn't try to be more than it is. Tree lined with a handful of sculptures/statues, and at least one lovely gazebo.

Do all love stories end tragically? I was charmed by our guide's story about the Lake of Love in…read moreBruges. Shall I tell you the story? You probably know some version of it from wherever you hail from. Star crossed lovers...tragic death...undying love. And poor Minne ends up under the water and this becomes the Lake of Love. Our guide also pointed out the Bridge of Love too.

What a picturesque park situated on the outskirts of town. The sleepy willows, "Lake of Love",…read moresquawking swans, and steepled church belonging to an active monastery are the perfect romantic backdrop for such a peaceful area. During the holidays, the Minnewater is host to an ice-skating rink with connected "winter bar" and small eatery. It is located right near the train station, so when you are planning your walking path to the city center, do make it your first and last stop during your day trip to Brugge.

Very fun boot cruise in Bruges. Come here before 11:00am. The waiting time is better at the morning…read moreif you don't want to wait for a long time. The canals are very beautiful, but make sure you have jacket if you come even on spring or fall. Weather is changes in every hour. Some time is very cold with the wind. The ride was about 30 minutes and if was one of the best boot ride I have tried.

The "English " tour was 80% in other languages. We learned very little. Would pick a different…read morecompany next time.

A lovely square with a regular market (the name translates as Friday Market, but there are stalls…read moreon other days too). The architecture is a great mixture, from 17th century guild houses, to the 1900 art nouveau Ons Huis, formerly headquarters of the Socialist Workers Association. Lots of good bars and cafes on the eastern side of the square.

Frituur Josef. By the Socialist Workers Association building. Cannot be beat.read more

We went early and really enjoyed our half an hour boat trip. Tour was in French and English and…read morewasn't too informative, but the views were great and we had a good time. Definitely give it a shot if you visit Brugges. Make sure to bring cash for the ticket.

When my friends first said to do a boat tour in Brugge, I really wasn't sure. But once I got on the…read moreboat I knew it was the best thing to do on the first day there. We got there around 4:50pm. Many things around the city close around 5 or 6 pm so it was a great start to our trip considering it was a tour of 30 minutes. Our boat guide was great and gave us information on the buildings that we saw. The views are some of the best in the city. I highly recommend.

Hostel Uppelink also rents kayaks. Great experience, I got a little lost in the canals but I…read moreenjoyed every bit of it. It's a great way to experience Ghent! And reasonable prices, 16 euro for 3 hours single kayak. The car park is right next to the hostel, making it very easy.