Frietmuseum, Bruges

Name: Frietmuseum
Address: Vlamingstraat 33, Bruges, 8000, Belgium
Telephone: +32 50 34 01 50

#12 among attractions in Bruges

Museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Frietmuseum is a museum in Bruges, Belgium, which is devoted to the history of potatoes and the production of Belgian fries. It describes itself as "the first and only museum dedicated to potato fries". ()

Local name: Musée de la frite Established: 2008 (16 years ago)Coordinates: 51°12'40"N, 3°13'26"E

Address

Vlamingstraat 33Centrum (Steenstraatkwartier)Bruges 8000 Belgium

Contact

+32 50 34 01 50

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Bruges

Day trips

Frietmuseum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belfry, Basilica of the Holy Blood, Groeningemuseum, St. Salvator's Cathedral.

~1090 ftS
Medieval bell tower on market square
Belfry, Bruges
6 min walk • Rising majestically above the medieval skyline of Bruges, the Belfry of Bruges is an iconic symbol of the city's rich history and cultural heritage. This medieval bell tower, standing at a height of 83 meters, is a testament to the city's prominence in the Flemish...
~1290 ftSE
Church and pilgrimage site with holy relic
Basilica of the Holy Blood, Bruges
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, the Basilica of the Holy Blood is a revered church that holds a profound place in the city’s history and religious life. This Romanesque and Gothic architectural jewel is most famous for housing a venerated relic: a cloth...
0.4 miS
Museum of classical Flemish art
Groeningemuseum, Bruges
11 min walk • The Groeningemuseum, nestled in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, is a premier destination for art enthusiasts and a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the region. Known for its extensive collection of Flemish and Belgian paintings, the museum offers visitors an...
0.4 miS
Art-filled religious edifice with tower
St. Salvator's Cathedral, Bruges
11 min walk • St. Salvator's Cathedral, an iconic church in Bruges, Belgium, stands as a prominent feature of the city's skyline. It's the main church of the city and a site where history and artistry converge. Although not as towering as the famed Belfry of Bruges, the cathedral's...
~810 ftS
Popular central plaza with dining
Markt, Bruges
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bruges, Belgium, lies the historic Markt square, a vibrant and picturesque hub that has served as the city's commercial and social center for centuries. Enveloped by ornate and colorful buildings, Markt is not only a testament to the city's rich...
~1250 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Walburga Church, Bruges
7 min walk • The St. Walburga Church is a 17th-century Roman-Catholic church in Bruges built by the Jesuits in a Baroque style. It is now a parish church and contains many valuable art objects.
~590 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Choco-Story, Bruges
3 min walk • Choco-Story, the Chocolate Museum in Bruges, Belgium, is located in the sixteenth-century "Huis de Crone" building on Sint-Jansplein in central Bruges. This building was originally the home of a wine tavern. It later housed a bakery and, most recently, a furniture making shop.
~1330 ftSE
Gothic architecture, Architecture, City hall
Bruges City Hall, Bruges
7 min walk • The City Hall of Bruges, Belgium, is one of the oldest city halls in the entire Netherlands region. It is located on Burg Square, the area of the former fortified castle in the centre of Bruges.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Comedy club
Concertgebouw, Bruges
15 min walk • The Concertgebouw is a cultural centre in Bruges, Belgium. Located at 't Zand, it was completed in 2002 when Bruges was European Capital of Culture, designed by Paul Robbrecht and Hilde Daem.
~520 ftE
Square
Jan van Eyckplein, Bruges
3 min walk • Jan van Eyckplein, also known as Jan van Eyck Square, is a square located at the intersection of Academiestraat, Spiegelrei and Spanjaardstraat in Bruges, the capital and largest city of the West Flanders province in the Flemish Region of Belgium. The square is named for noted Northern Renaissance painter Jan van Eyck.
~1080 ftSE
Baroque architecture
Provostry of St. Donatian, Bruges
6 min walk • The Provostry of St. Donatian is a Baroque building on the Burg Square in Bruges, Belgium. Built in the 17th century, it served as the headquarters of the ecclesiastical seigniory of St. Donatian.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Frietmuseum open?

Frietmuseum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Frietmuseum?

Nearby attractions include Florentijnse Loge, Bruges (1 min walk), Tolhuis, Bruges (3 min walk), College of Europe, Bruges (3 min walk), De Biekorf, Bruges (3 min walk).

How to get to Frietmuseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Frietmuseum:

Bus

Brugge Stadsschouwburg • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 25, 3, 4, 43, 5, 6, 7, 9 (1 min walk)
Brugge Kipstraat • Lines: 12, 13, 15, 17, 25, 4, 43, 5, 7, 9 (2 min walk)

Train

Brugge (26 min walk)
Brugge-Sint-Pieters (32 min walk)