The ship docks in the Port of Bruges-Zeebrugge, an industrial port with some passenger ship facilities. About 2 kilometers from Blankenberg. 15 km from Brugge (Bruges)

To get to Brugge you can take the train or bus from Blankenberg. The easiest way to ask someone to point you to the Station (a 15 min walk). The ticket one-way to Bruges costs 2,40 € . There is train every hour, in the morning and evening every half hour. The trip is only 15 minutes. There is also a tram service from dock to train.

The seafront promenade of Zeebrugge is within walking distance.

Printable map to take along.

Cruise calendar for this port.

Check here for festivals and events in Bruges when you are in port.

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Blankenberg is a small coastal tourist town, which if the weather is inclement, will be boring to visit.

Bruges incredibly well-preserved medieval architecture makes it one of the most exciting tourist attractions in Europe. Besides architecture, sites to see include several museums. First is the Groeninge Museum, with six centuries of paintings from different styles, including works by Jan van Eyck, a Flemish Primitive painter. The Memling museum is also not to be missed, with the wooden Shrine of St. Ursula. Also, the only work of art by Michelangelo to leave Italy during his lifetime, can be seen in the Church of our Lady. The Chapel of the Holy Blood also displays an ampul reputed to contain the blood of Christ. Of course a visit to Bruges wouldn't be complete without a canal or sightseeing ride carriage ride, sampling the chocolates and waffles, shopping for craft work including Bruges famous lace, visiting art galleries, climbing the belfry or trying several of the more than 350 available Belgian beers.

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In Brugge mainly dutch spoken, however English is well mastered.

Stores in general 9am - 18pm Mon-Sat. Some (larger) stores stay open later.

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