Bruges–Ostend Canal, Bruges

Name: Bruges–Ostend Canal
Address: Bruges, Belgium

#16 among attractions in Bruges

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Facts and practical information

The Bruges–Ostend Canal is a 24.6 km long canal in Flanders, Belgium. The canal connects the North Sea to the Belgian interior, running between the cities of Ostend and Bruges. In Bruges, it is connected to three other canals: the Canal Ghent–Bruges, Damme Canal, and Boudewijn Canal which leads to the Port of Zeebrugge. Construction started in 1618, it was finished in 1623. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°13'17"N, 3°14'3"E

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Sint-Kruis (Dampoortkwartier)Bruges Belgium

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Day trips

Bruges–Ostend Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Groeningemuseum, St. Walburga Church, Frietmuseum, Choco-Story.

1.2 miS
Museum of classical Flemish art
Groeningemuseum, Bruges
30 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...
0.7 miS
Church, Baroque architecture
St. Walburga Church, Bruges
19 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.
0.8 miSW
Museum with the history of Belgian fries
Frietmuseum, Bruges
22 min walk • 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".
0.8 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Choco-Story, Bruges
21 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.
0.8 miSW
Square
Jan van Eyckplein, Bruges
20 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.
1 miSW
Nightlife
Craenenburg, Bruges
26 min walk • Cranenburg House is a historic building located in the marketplace of Bruges, Belgium. George W. T.
0.6 miS
51°12'44"N • 3°14'2"E
Kantcentrum, Bruges
17 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.9 miSW
51°12'56"N • 3°12'56"E
Ezelpoort, Bruges
23 min walk • Forts and castles, City gate, Historical place
0.8 miS
51°12'36"N • 3°13'42"E
Lucifernum, Bruges
22 min walk • Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
0.6 miS
51°12'48"N • 3°13'60"E
Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat', Bruges
15 min walk • Museum
0.9 miSW
51°12'33"N • 3°13'30"E
Historium, Bruges
24 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bruges–Ostend Canal?

Nearby attractions include Bruges seminary, Bruges (7 min walk), Karel Van Manderstraat, Bruges (9 min walk), Koeleweimolen, Bruges (9 min walk), Sint Janshuismolen, Bruges (12 min walk).

How to get to Bruges–Ostend Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bruges–Ostend Canal:

Bus

Brugge Sasplein • Lines: 4, 43 (2 min walk)
Brugge Noorweegse Kaai • Lines: 43 (2 min walk)