Brugge, Belgium
Flanders · Belgium
Brugge is a large city in Flanders, Belgium with a population of 118,509. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).
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About Brugge
Bruges is the capital and largest city of the province of West Flanders, in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is located in the northwest of the country, and is the sixth most populous city in Belgium. The predominant language is Dutch.
People
Climate
| Population | 118,509 |
| Population Density | 2,177 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.2089°, 3.2242° |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
| Country | 🇧🇪 Belgium |
| State / Province | Flanders |
| Average Temperature | 53°F (12°C) |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 40.2 inches (1,020 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
About Brugge
Brugge is a large city in Belgium (Flanders) with a population of 118,509. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Brussels.
Climate in Brugge
Brugge has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.9°C), the coldest is Jan (4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 825 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below Belgium avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 54.4 sq mi (141.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.2089°N, 3.2242°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Brussels |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1858 | NORTH SEA | Unknown | 6.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 1911 | FOLKSTONE, ENGLAND | Meteorological | 0.9 m | — | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Brugge has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 39°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.8").
Colleges & Universities in Brugge
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Europe - Verversdijk | University | — | — |
| College of Europe - Dijver | University | — | Visit → |
| Flanders Culinary Arts Centre | University | — | Visit → |
| Grootseminarie | College | — | — |
| Hogeschool West-Vlaanderen, Departement Lerarenopleiding | College | — | — |
| Howest - Campus Brugge Station | University | — | Visit → |
| Howest - Campus Brugge station - BST5 | College | — | Visit → |
| KU Leuven Campus Brugge | University | — | Visit → |
| Ostend Air College | College | — | Visit → |
| Ostend Science Park | University | — | Visit → |
| Sint-Jozefsinstituut | College | — | Visit → |
| United Nations University – CRIS | University | 2001 | Visit → |
| VIVES - Campus Brugge Xaverianenstraat | College | — | Visit → |
| VIVES - Campus Oostende Station | University | — | Visit → |
| VIVES - Campus Oostende VLOC | College | — | Visit → |
| VIVES - Campus Torhout | University | — | Visit → |
| VIVES Brugge Business School | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Brugge
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sint-Leo (vestiging 4) | — | — | — | — |
| Sint-Andreasinstituut | — | — | — | — |
| Sint-Jozef Humaniora | — | — | — | — |
| Middenschool Brugge-Centrum | — | — | — | — |
| OLVA - Lager afdeling B | — | — | — | — |
| Onderwijscampus Stedelijke Academie / SNT | — | — | — | — |
| Sint-Lodewijkscollege afdeling Gerard Davidstraat 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Spermalie - Internaat De Veste | — | — | — | — |
| Hemelsdaele | — | — | — | — |
| Atelier B | — | — | — | — |
| Sint-Leocollege Sint-Pieters | — | — | — | — |
| Sint-Leo Sint-Pieters (afdeling Potentestraat) | — | — | — | — |
| Basisschool De Springplank | — | — | — | — |
| De Ganzenveer | — | — | — | — |
| Sint-Franciscus-Xaveriusinstituut | — | — | — | — |
| VTI Deeltijds onderwijs | — | — | — | — |
| Avansa | — | — | — | — |
| GO - Basisschool Brugge-Centrum | — | — | — | — |
| Sint-Lodewijkscollege afdeling Gerard Davidstraat 57 | — | — | — | — |
| Sint-Leocollege | — | — | — | — |
| Hoeve Ten Walle | — | — | — | — |
| GO Basisschool De STEMpel | — | — | — | — |
| Koninklijk Instituut Spermalie | — | — | — | — |
| Technisch Instituut Heilige Familie | — | — | — | — |
| Atheneum Brugge | — | — | — | — |
| Stedelijk Conservatorium Brugge | — | — | — | — |
| Sint-Lodewijkscollege | — | — | — | — |
| Hotel- en Toerismeschool Spermalie | — | — | — | — |
| Stedelijke Academie Brugge DKO | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Brugge
26 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| VRT Radio 2 West-Vlaanderen | — | MP3 | |
| Omroep Zeeland Radio (NL) | classics, folk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (US) | alistair begg, bible | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| vrt klara high quality | — | MP3 | |
| Villa Bota | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee (192k) | live radio, music | MP3 192 kbps | |
| PINK! | pop, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| VRT Radio 2 Oost-Vlaanderen | — | AAC | |
| Radio Goldenwave (US) | 70s, 80s | MP3 320 kbps | |
| MelindaFM | classic, hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Be One - Xmas | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Studio 22 Gullegem, be | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| radio qui chifel | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Radio Monique 963 Gold (NL) | 60's, 70's | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Family Radio (East) (US) | — | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Kerstradio Noordzee | christmas music | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio TRL | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio FM Gold | hits, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Family Radio (België/Belgique/Belgien) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Noordzee Info | news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DooBeeSummer | summer | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Noordzee Gold | oldies | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Radio Addictive 50s (GB) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Wagenbergtotaal (NL) | internet radio, song requests | MP3 192 kbps | |
| WRadio | dance music, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Bingo - Roeselaere, Be | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Brugge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adornes Estate | ||||
| Apotheek Sint-Janshospitaal Museum | ||||
| Belfort | ||||
| Belle-époquecentrum | ||||
| Bizarium | ||||
| Bladelin Court | ||||
| Bruges Beer Museum | ||||
| Choco-Story | ||||
| Cozmix | ||||
| Cultuurforum Aardenburg | ||||
| Diamantmuseum | ||||
| Dienst Archeologie Stad Brugge | ||||
| Expo 'Vogels in het Zwin' | ||||
| For Freedom Museum | ||||
| Frank Brangwyn-Arentshuis | ||||
| Fransmansmuseum | ||||
| Frietmuseum | ||||
| Fuchsiatuin Zomerweelde | ||||
| Gentpoort | ||||
| Godshuizen Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Groeningemuseum | ||||
| Gruuthusemuseum | ||||
| Guido-Gezellemuseum | ||||
| Halve Maan | ||||
| HEY | ||||
| Historium | ||||
| Kantcentrum | ||||
| Koetsenmuseum | ||||
| Lange Max Museum | ||||
| Lucifernum | ||||
| Lumina | ||||
| Musea Sculpta 3D Museum | ||||
| Museum of Saints | ||||
| Museum Torhouts Aardewerk | ||||
| Museumschip Tordino | ||||
| Natuurcentrum | ||||
| O-L-V-ter-Potterie | ||||
| Oorlogsmuseum | ||||
| Peiremuzee | ||||
| Provinciaal Museum Constant Permeke | ||||
| Sint-Janshospitaal | ||||
| Stedelijk Museum voor Volkskunde 'De Zwarte Kat' | ||||
| Stoomtrein Maldegem-Eeklo | ||||
| The Dairy Museum | ||||
| Torture Museum Oude Steen | ||||
| Uilenspiegelmuseum | ||||
| Verbiest Experience Center | ||||
| Wielermuseum de Gistelse Flandriens |
Libraries in Brugge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARhus - afdeling Beveren | 0.0 | |||||
| ARhus - afdeling Gitsestraat | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Aarsele | 0.0 | |||||
| bibliotheek afdeling Ruiselede | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Blankenberge | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Canticleer De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Daverlo | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek De Garve | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Kortemark | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Andries | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Sint-Maria-Aalter | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Torhout | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek uitleenpost Waardamme | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Xaverianen | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliotheek Zwevezele | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultuurbibliotheek Stock Laureyns | 0.0 | |||||
| De Bib | 0.0 | |||||
| De Biekorf | 0.0 | |||||
| De Boekennok | 0.0 | |||||
| De Buze | 0.0 | |||||
| De Dijk | 0.0 | |||||
| De Zorge | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Gemeentelijke Openbare Bibliotheek Aalter | 0.0 | |||||
| Jan-Frans Willemsbibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare bibliotheek De Leese Beese | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Lichtervelde | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Maldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Tielt | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Uitleenpost Veldegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Openbare Bibliotheek Zerkegem | 0.0 | |||||
| Oude bibliotheek | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruilbib | 0.0 | |||||
| Sint-Thomas | 0.0 | |||||
| Stedelijke openbare bibliotheek Sint-Lutgardis | 0.0 | |||||
| Strandbibliotheek De Haan | 0.0 | |||||
| UP Poseidon | 0.0 | |||||
| Vrijetijdspunt Trimard | 0.0 | |||||
| Wegwijzer vzw | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Brugge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markt | |||||
| Marktplaats | |||||
| Vismarkt | |||||
| Zondagmarkt |
Hotels in Brugge
85 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Brugge
283 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Brugge
55 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Brugge
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Brugge
5 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Brugge
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Brugge
7 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Brugge
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Brugge
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Brugge
5 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Brugge
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Brugge
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Brugge
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Brugge
13 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Brugge
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Brugge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bier Butlers vof | ||||
| Bourgogne des Flandres | ||||
| Brouwerij B | ||||
| Brouwerij De Halve Maan | ||||
| Brouwerij De Leite | ||||
| Brouwerij De Poes | ||||
| Brouwerij Stokhove | ||||
| Brouwerij Van Renterghem | ||||
| Bryggja | ||||
| De Houtlandse Brouwers | ||||
| Fort Lapin | ||||
| Mout | ||||
| Stokhove Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Brugge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Brugge
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Lille Airport | LIL | Large Airport |
| Ostend-Bruges International Airport | OST | Large Airport |
| Chièvres Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Flanders International Airport Kortrijk-Wevelgem | KJK | Medium Airport |
| Koksijde Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Merville-Calonne Airport | HZB | Medium Airport |
| Amougies Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ath/Isieres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Axel Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Dunkerque-Les Moëres Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Haamstede Glidersite | — | Small Airport |
| Herlies ULM | — | Small Airport |
| Lens-Bénifontaine Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Marcq-en-Baroeul Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Maubray Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Midden-Zeeland Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Moorsele Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Overboelare Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ursel Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zuienkerke Sport Aviation Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Brugge
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| bpost Brugge | |
| Masspost Brugge |
Treatment Centers in Brugge
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centrum van de Oostkust voor Revalidatie & Welzijnszorg | ||
| De Klinker |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Brugge
9 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Belfort Menen | ||
| Belfort van Veurne | ||
| Cloth Hall | ||
| Historic Centre of Brugge | Cultural | 2000 |
| Menin Gate | ||
| Nieuport Memorial | ||
| Old Town Hall | ||
| Stadhuis Diksmuide | ||
| Tyne Cot Cemetery |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Brugge
27 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilica of the Holy Blood | |
| Begijnhofkerk Sint-Elisabeth | |
| Christus Koningkerk | |
| Church of Our Lady | |
| Heilige Magdalenakerk | |
| Heilige-Maagd-Mariakerk | |
| HH Konstantijn en Helena | |
| Izvorul vieţii | |
| Izvorul Vietii | |
| Jeruzalemkerk | |
| Karmelietenkerk | |
| kerk van jezus christus van de heiligen der laatste dagen | |
| Maagd der armen Banneux | |
| Onze Lieve Vrouw Hemelvaart | |
| Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-van-Blindekenskapel | |
| Saint Salvator's Cathedral | |
| Sint-Annakerk | |
| Sint-Baafskerk | |
| Sint-Basiliuskapel | |
| Sint-Gilliskerk |
Quick Facts
Around Brugge
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Brugge
89 places within 15 km
- • Archeologiesite Sint-Michielskerk
- • Archeologische site van de Sint-Donaaskathedraal
- • Circulaire structuur Ver-Assebroek
- • Hof van Lembeke
- • Labyrint
- + 3 more
- • AlbertStrand
- • Beachvolleybalterrein Drogenbrood
- • Laguna Beach
- • De Karmel - Kasteel
- • De Tuilerieën
- • De Vijvers
- • De Wapenaer
- • Gruuthuse
- + 58 more
- • Kruisdijkschans
- • Provinciedomein Fort van Beieren
- • Den Engel
- • Kezanti Art Gallery
- • Kunstklasse
- • PinsArt
- • RAMart Gallery
- + 2 more
- • Oedelemberg
- • Blauwe Duivekeet
- • Oude Kerk
- • Rozenhoedkaai
- • Uitzichtpunt Meebrug
- • Uitzichtpunt tunnelelementen Oosterweel
🇧🇪 About Belgium
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Brugge
Public Holidays in Belgium
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Brugge
What is the population of Brugge?
Brugge has a population of 118,509 residents and is located in Belgium. The population density is 2,177 people per square mile, spread across 54.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Brugge?
Brugge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
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