A Local's Guide
(penned by the Belgian Groom himself)
I have curated a guide of authentic spots to better your stay. This jewel of the North is not just another destination spot, but a city that holds familial significance to us. We wish for our wedding to be a true cultural experience for those visiting Belgium.
Cheers, Lorenz
Get Lost in Bruges (the Right Way)
Lake of Love (Minnewater)
Minnewater, 8000 Bruges
Once Bruges’s main port for trade, flocks of white swans now wander this lake. According to local legend, the lake was named after Minna, a young woman who died of a broken heart. Her lover, Stromberg, found her too late and buried her near the lake, giving rise to the name “Lake of Love” (“minne” meaning “love” in Dutch).
Canals of Bruges
Minnewater, 8000 Bruges
Often called the “Venice of the North,” Bruges is its most magical along these canals:
Augustine Canal (Augustijnenrei), Gouden-Handrei, Groenerei, and Rosary Quay (Rozenhoedkaai).
City Ramparts (De Vesten)
Kruisvest 3, 8000 Bruges
With its 26 hectares and over 3,000 trees, Bruges’ Ramparts form a green belt around the city. Walk or cycle this secluded, 4-mile path along the city walls. After passing Minnewater, the Coupure marina, the Conzett Bridge, and four medieval city gates, take a break at the foot of the windmills.