Belfry of Bruges
(Belfort)
Historic and Protected Site and Monument
Centrum, Brugge
Ranked #3 for historic and protected sites in Bruges
"Worth the epic stair climb for the view of the city from the top."(18 Tips)
"322 steps to the very top, totally worth it"(10 Tips)
"when ringing the bells"(10 Tips)
"The view from the top is well worth the climb."(30 Tips)
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4sq SUs BelgiumNovember 4, 2016Bruges's most iconic symbol. A carillon with 47 bells, 83m tall, 366 steps to the top offering a great view of the city. UNESCO World Heritage.
Helga K.August 25, 2017If you are hesitating going up...don't! The stairs are not that steep, you can stop quite a lot of times. Of course it gets a little narrow towards the top. It's really worth the effort going up!
Thunder CatDecember 10, 2014The queues are long because the tower operates a one in one out policy once capacity is reached (70 people) - get there early before the coach loads of tourists arrive. The views at the top are great.
Tom HarrodSeptember 25, 2014Stairs get very narrow towards the top, but that's part of the fun! Lots of pit-stops on the way up. Make sure you time it so you see the drum/bells in action when you're near the top! Well worth €8.- Amel LaaWiniMay 15, 2016You'll be amazed learning the history of this construction and waw the ingeneering of the tambour and the timing when ringing the bells Amazing visit (and a hard exercice to do too but worth it!)
- Anish BhattJuly 26, 2015Stairs are really not that steep, with 4 rooms in between to stop. You can see the drum and the bells of the Carillon working inside the tower if you time it well. Doors close at 4 if there's a line.
- ElisaNovember 18, 2021It’s €14 for adults nowadays for entry. Prepare to climb up many windy stairs for the view. There’s a couple of stops along the way to learn about the bells. During Fall 2021 there was no line.
Gabi BulumacDecember 14, 2015The Belfry or Belfort is probably the most famous of the several famous landmarks in Bruges😜 The tower is actually leaning slightly to the east 😂
Blue MoonApril 25, 2017Really worth it although too much steps to claim but you can stop and rest in between in a room aside but when up there and see the view you will feel really it is rewarding
Mohit SadhuMay 31, 2018Very cool. Worth the climb up. You get a very good view of the city. See if you can start climbing when it’s almost hour change, you get to see the mechanical bells in motion.
AlexAugust 11, 2014If you start climbing about 15 minutes before the hour you'll be treated with a musical surprise at the top. Beware, it's loud!
Krishna PrasadJuly 5, 2014Do go up and the views frm top r stunning. Only 70 people r allowed on top and hence the queue. 8 euros and narrow 366 steps to climb! Worth it for the views of bruges frm top!
Markus AlvermannApril 16, 2015Great view from the tower. 366 steps - some of them very narrow, - make the climb quite challenging. Hearing Protection for children might be a good idea.
Kristina MutalapovaAugust 9, 2016I've climbed like a hundred towers so far, but those stairs are something! Be careful! View is fantastic, thought the net certainly doesn't add up to a wow factor :(
Chris OakleyMarch 22, 2018Beautiful place and I'm sure the view is magnificent, but there were so many tourists! I decided to leave it for next time I come to Brussels.
Endre FejesJune 14, 2015Don't go right after you ate all the chocolate and drank all the beer but definitely worth the wait and the climbing
DSquirrelyNovember 24, 2013The views are amazing. The stairwell is very tiny, especially at the top. Large people, large footed people, or people with backpacks will have a very hard time.
Chris FrostJanuary 13, 2018Great views and interesting to see the bells and other interesting things on the way up.
dimitrislvApril 14, 2017The view is beautiful! Must visit and go up the 366 stairs! Almost and hour waiting but it was worth it!
Mark JansenAugust 6, 2014Try to get to the top in time for the hour. You get to stand right by the bells as they ring.
Iván FaríasJune 22, 2012The Belfort van Brugge is beautiful and imposing! Take a picture of its best angles from the northwest corner of the building and from across the Markt.
Steven EllisDecember 10, 2015Worth the climb but narrow staircase makes it slow going when passing people coming back down! Great views over Bruges.
Steve AndroulakisAugust 16, 2014Climb 300 or more stairs for a wonderful view of the city, complete with bells ringing that are hundreds of years old.
YulaSeptember 9, 2015366 steps,no lift. 8€ per adult ticket. Very nice view over the city, very windy
Heather AggusAugust 2, 2019Nice to hear the music. I am afraid of heights so I didn’t climb it, but it was lovely nonetheless.
Craig PatikAugust 11, 2012Not a bad climb -- many stops to catch your breath. If you're afraid of heights, just go -- you can't "look down" at all, only straight out at distant buildings. €0.30 WC in the courtyard.
Jen L. 👓April 17, 2012It's a steep climb on narrow stairs but worth the trek! I saw very young children and older seniors on the way up.
Seán WalkerJanuary 5, 2012Nice view from the top, even if it was during a rain storm. The stairwell accommodates people going up AND down so it can be a bit tight.
Krishanu DeSeptember 30, 2013The climb is difficult, not only because number of steps but also its very narrow. You'll have to stop to let others pass. I won't do it twice!- Jen L. 👓April 17, 2012It's a steep climb on narrow stairs but worth the trek! I saw very young children and older seniors on
Lisa ThompsonJanuary 22, 2013It's a long trek to the top - worth it, but the stairs gets treacherous the higher you go!
Willem Van LanckerJuly 12, 2015Brugge's leaning tower. Definitely worth the climb. "In Bruges" was filmed here.
Les Auberges de JeunesseDecember 20, 2011One of the most impressive belfries in Belgium. You're 366 steps away from the top !
Rory ParleMay 18, 2011Plan to be in the uurwerkmechanisme room (near the top) for when the music plays (every 15 minutes).
Ана ЛековићJuly 24, 2018Young people ticket is 10€. Come early cause line is moving in a painfully slow way (only like 4 people are let in every 10 min)!
Haroen ViaeneAugust 9, 2014The only thing bad from this view is that you can't see the Belfort itself. If you want to see that, go to the Concertgebouw
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The Belfry tower is no less than 83 metres high! On your way to the top you will discover the old treasury room, an impressive clock mechanism and a carillon with 47 bells. After 366 steps, your athletic efforts will be rewarded with a breath-taking view of Bruges and its surrounding countryside.
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