From Amsterdam To Bruges, An Unforgettable Journey

If you go to Amsterdam, you should take the opportunity to discover a city that looks like something out of a fairy tale: Bruges. It is an idyllic destination to go alone, as a couple or as a family. You choose company, but do not miss this incredible destination. The excursion from Amsterdam to Bruges cannot be missing from your list when you travel to the Dutch capital.

From Amsterdam to Bruges there are just over 250 kilometers. Making the most of the day, you can go on an excursion of a few hours from the city of canals. Another option is to spend the night in Bruges.

What to see in Amsterdam

So that you do not miss any detail and you can organize yourself to get to know these two cities, we will talk about what you cannot miss in each of them. Amsterdam is a city full of life and with many attractions.

Channels

This is, without a doubt, a must see in Amsterdam. You must walk through its canals aimlessly, sailing or walking along its shore, you will  live magical moments of incredible relaxation.

You can cross its bridges and you will be surprised by seeing its different and colorful floating houses. Also, near many of them are iconic places that you have to include in your list of things to see, such as the Anne Frank house, on the banks of the Prinsengracht.

The flower market

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear about the Netherlands? The tulips! Of course, this characteristic flower of the country conquers the hearts of many travelers. Although there are fields full of them, they are far from the city and not everyone has the possibility to visit them.

For those who cannot get there, there is the flower market, a place where the tulip is the main protagonist, and you will see them in colors that you did not even know existed.

Van Gogh Museum

Another undisputed representative of the Netherlands is undoubtedly Van Gogh, the great painter whose more than 600 works are exhibited in the museum that bears his name. If you want to fully enjoy this place, we recommend that you hire a guide. It won’t cost you much and the difference will be huge.

There is another great museum that you should not miss in Amsterdam. It’s about the Rijksmuseum. Here you can see some of the best known works of the masters of Flemish painting of the Golden Age

Dam Square

It is the nerve center of the city.  In it you can see monuments such as the Royal Palace or the Nieuwe Kerk. Also in this square is the Madame Tussauds wax museum. It is an essential stop in the city.

And we go from Amsterdam to Bruges

Now it’s time to go from Amsterdam to Bruges because no, you can’t miss it! If you don’t have much time, you can take a day trip. It is not much, so you should take good advantage of every minute. This is what you must visit.

Grote mark

The Grote Mark, the Main Square, is the heart of Bruges and is where the routes through the historic center begin and end. As expected, the buildings that make it up embellish the place with their medieval facades. Highlights include the Belfort bell tower or the statue to Jan Breydel and Pierter de Koninck.

The Rosario dock

This is undoubtedly the most photographed place in Bruges, as one of the most important canals in the city, the Dijver, runs through it. We recommend that you visit it twice, once during the day and once at night, because its view is totally different.

The medieval buildings on its bank have impressive facades, these do make you feel like you’re in a fairy tale!

Burg Square

In this square you will find some of the best known historical buildings in the city and, of course, all with that medieval air that characterizes Bruges. Here you will see the  Palace of Justice, the Town Hall or the Basilica of the Holy Blood. It is another place that you should visit day and night, when the dim lights transform it.

Church of Our Lady of Bruges

This Gothic-style building is spectacular, but inside it houses a jewel: the Madonna by Michelangelo. Sculpted in marble and in perfect condition, it is a tourist attraction that you cannot miss.

This has been our tour from Amsterdam to Bruges, they are two spectacular cities with much to see and do. Do you sign them up on your list of next destinations for your vacations?