Visit Bruges in Winter

Winter mysteriously transforms the city. Morning fog over the canals and

around the many bridges produces some enchanting scenes. Despite short

and cold days, you can warm up with plenty of local goodies and culture

in Bruges. The new, interactive 'Closer to Memling Experience' brings

you closer to the impressive works of the Bruges master. As night falls,

the city centre's landmark buildings are beautifully illuminated,

highlighting their architectural details. We would like to focus on some

novelties and also perennials that the winter season in Bruges has to

offer.

NEW MEMLING EXPERIENCE

What if you could step into the colourful world of painter Memling? From

12 December, children and adults alike with a rich imagination can dive

into the world of Hans Memling in the mediaeval attic of the St John's

Hospital Museum. What techniques did the master use to create the

illusion of perspective? What large and small stories are playing out in

the background? The magical symbiosis of his masterpieces and a dynamic

play of light and sound create an unforgettable experience, a journey

through time. Those who wish to delve further into the life and oeuvre

of the famous Flemish primitive can take a razor-sharp, close-up look at

the countless details in his works at closertomemling.be

ADDITIONAL VIRTUAL REALITY VIEWER

There is a viewer at the Municipal Theatre that transports visitors to

the beating financial heart of mediaeval Bruges (1453). An international

crowd of merchants, innkeepers and foreign exchange traders gathers in

the square in front of the Van der Beurze family inn and trades under

shelters and stalls. The location is known as the cradle of modern stock

exchange and banking. Along with the VR viewer at Jan Van Eyck Square

and the augmented reality table in the City Hall, a route through the

city is created that brings the mediaeval metropolis to life digitally.

All of this is part of the 'Lost Ports of the Zwin [5]' project.

If you want to discover more Bruges in 360°, you can discover some

grand city views as well as little corners at virtual.visitbruges.be