The Bauhaus: Information about Bruges

Due to it's central location, Bruges is fast becoming the crossroad of Europe's independent travel. Known as "Venice of the North", Bruges is Europe's best preserved medieval town divided by canals and full of the charm that older buildings and the Flemish people provide naturally. A town that survived the Middle Ages with a splendor of authentic architecture and an exceptional young heart (60% of Bruges visitors are between 21 and 35 years old!).

Bruges is located just in the center of the triangle Paris-Amsterdam-London. It's wider city borders stretch all the way to the Belgian coast with Europe's widest sandy beaches worth a visit in all seasons.

Bruges is connected with a wealth of highways and railroads to all surrounding cities and places to visit. It takes 2.5 hrs. by car from Paris or Amsterdam to Bruges. From London, with a direct highway from Calais, you can be here in less than 4 hrs.

Brussels and Gent are daytrips and reached within the hour by car or train. Within the ancient walls, the town is full of museums, parks and medieval sites. Cultural activities are all year around.