Weekend getaway to Bruges; Explore Chocolate Tourism

Bruges redefines romanticism in its picturesque architectural cityscape. A city of canals, Bruges is often referred to as “the Venice of the North.” Strolling along Bruges’ alleys, picturesque canals and verdant ramparts, you cannot but fall hopelessly in love with her elegant mysteriousness. Yet this cosmopolitan city has all that takes to live up to the reputation of being a renowned centre for city breaks and corporate meetings.

Chocolate Tourism:

The opening of two main chocolate museums in Bruges has firmly established Belgian chocolate tourism in recent times. Choco-Story in Bruges opened in 2004, and The Museum of Cocoa and Chocolate in Brussels welcomed its first visitors in 2005.Choco-Story is on Sint-Jansplein 2, in the centre of Bruges. The museum is open daily, except for days around Christmas, and the second and third weeks of January. There is an entrance fee, which covers the tasting samples at the end of the tour. Additional 500-gram (18-ounce) souvenir bags of chocolate are available for purchase.The city even has its own official chocolate— the Bruges Swan. Make sure to stop by one of the confectioners to buy the Bruges Swan. Summer is undoubtedly the peak season in Belgium and the rest of Europe, and this is when many people choose to travel. There is a chocolate festival that takes place every April around Easter time in Bruges that serves as a prime attraction.

Bruges with its enigmatic character will definitely impress you! Relax, walk around and watch the sights of this fairy-tale town. Taking a boat around the canals is a must-do in Bruges. You can see such marvelous sights that you wouldn’t have otherwise got a chance to see. For just seven euros, a tour guide would explain you the history and culture of the town, while you sit back and enjoy the scenery.