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Belfry of Bruges

Belfry of Bruges
Photo: Adiel lo, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Belfry of Bruges dates from the 13th century and stands 83 meters tall. It once housed the city treasury and a jail. Climb the narrow stairs to see the carillon and city views.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Bruges: Weekend Escape

Visiting Belfry of Bruges: what to know

Tickets
Prices are available on site.
Time needed
Allow one hour to reach the top.
Best time
Early morning avoids the largest crowds.
Getting there
It stands in the Markt square in central Bruges.

Bruges itineraries with Belfry of Bruges

Day 1 of Bruges: Weekend Escape

The Markt and the Burg

How Belfry of Bruges fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Markt, BrugesCentre
  2. 10:30Belfry of BrugesMarkt
  3. 12:30Burg, BrugesCentre
  4. 13:30Basilica of the Holy BloodBurg
  5. 15:00Bruges City HallBurg
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Belfry of Bruges FAQs

How many steps to the top of the Belfry of Bruges?

The climb involves 366 steps.

Is the Belfry of Bruges open every day?

Opening hours vary; check locally for current times.

What is inside the Belfry of Bruges?

It contains a treasury room and a carillon with 47 bells.

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