Brugge is incontrovertibly one of the most attractive cities in Europe. The canals and alleyways, the churches, almshouses and patricians' houses, the decoratively restored gables and the museums full of art treasures bring the past palpably to life. Furthermore, Brugge is a living, modern and romantic city which has something to offer the most demanding visitor. As a walker, you will derive twice the enjoyment of the open-air museum that is Brugge in all its historic splendour. If you are deterred by the thought of a long walk, you can always be driven around by one of the famous coachmen, or take a unique boat journey on the "Reien", as the canals of the city of Brugge are known.

Damme was once the outport of Brugge, and world famous as the birthplace of Tijl Uilenspiegel. The Brugse Ommeland stretches out behind the entire coastline until Bruges. This piece of green Flanders is an unequalled cyclists' paradise. A number of picturesque routes have been charted and signposted for cycling enthusiasts. While pedalling your two-wheeler you'll pass through many other peaceful polder villages such as Oostkerke, Hoeke, Lapscheure and Lissewege, where you can go and admire the largest barn in country. If you like expressionist art you should really spend a couple of hours visiting the Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke in Jabbeke. The Permeke-route is a forty-five-kilometre long cycling route which takes you through Gistel, Jabbeke and Oudenburg, the three municipalities on the border of the fertile polders and the arid sandy region