Belfort (Belfry)

Due to maintenance work, the Belfort will be closed to visitors from 21 to 24 September 2026 and from 19 to 22 October 2026.

The belfry with carillon is the 13th century symbol of the power of Bruges with a breathtaking view of the city

Practical info

Open today until 20:00

Markt 7, 8000 Brugge

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The 83-metre high Belfort (belfry) from the 13th century is one of the three iconic towers of Bruges, together with the towers of Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Church of Our Lady), and Sint-Salvatorskathedraal (St Saviour’s Cathedral). Those who climb the 366 stairs are rewarded with an impressive view of Bruges and surrounds. On the way up you call in at the treasury where the city stamps, seals, and funds were kept in the Middle Ages. One floor up you reach the impressive music turned out by the carillon and from the tower you see the keyboard now used for the carillon bells.

UNESCO world heritage

The Belfort is one of the oldest examples of medieval urban and public architecture. It testifies to the late medieval self-consciousness of cities and burghers. Since 1999, the Belfort, together with 55 other surviving belfries in Belgium and France, has been recognised as a UNESCO world heritage listed building.

The carillon

The carillon in the tower numbers no fewer than 47 bells. Bruges also has a city carillonneur. The carilloneur plays the bells on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. In the summer you can enjoy special carillon concerts. Listen to the playing of the carillon via the livestream (Facebook)

Practical info

Prices

Period	Standard	< 18 years	< 7 years
Weekend	€ 16	€ 14	free
Summer season (1 Apr - 2 Nov)	€ 16	€ 14	free
Winter season (3 Nov - 31 March)	€ 15	€ 13	free
Christmas period (26 Dec - 31 Dec)	€ 16	€ 14	free

The Belfry is a busy location. Therefore, we recommend you book your ticket online in advance.
Last entry: 1 hour before closing

Opening hours

Period	Mo-Fri	Saturday	Sunday
Summer season (1 Apr - 2 Nov)	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Winter season (3 Nov - 31 March)	10 a.m. - 6 p.m.	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Christmas period (26 Dec - 30 Dec)	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.	9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Holidays
December 24 (Christmas Eve): open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
December 25 (Christmas): closed
December 31 (New Year's Eve): open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
January 1 (New Year): closed
Ascension day:: open until 12.30 p.m.

Exceptions
Monday 4 May 2026: open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Getting there

Nearest bus stop:
552093 Brugge Wollestraat

Nearest station:
Station Brugge

Nearest parking:
Centrum-'t Zand car park
Accessibility
Mobility

Access paths wheelchair accessible with assistance
Entrance and museum only accessible by (steep) stairs
Adapted toilet wheelchair accessible

With visual impairments

Tactile model Belfry Tower and the city halls
Steep stairs less suitable for visitors with visual impairment and assistance dog

Hearing protection

Is the carillon a bit too loud? You can request free hearing protection from our museum assistants, available in sizes for both children and adults. Please return them after your visit so others can use them as well.
Family & Children

Free for children under 7 years old

The Belfort is very suitable for a family visit. Climb the 366 steps and enjoy the breath-taking view of Bruges and the surrounding countryside. When the weather is nice, you can easily see all the way to the sea.
Schools
Primary and secondary schools: €14/€13 per student
Free for class supervisors (minimum of two per class)
Free for Bruges schools
Visit us with your class
Groups

No group visits possible
Belfry in stormy weather

In case of gusts or stormy weather, we may have to close the belfry to ensure safety. Did you already have a ticket for the belfry? You will be given the option to reschedule your booking to another time at no extra cost.