Practical Information
Venue
FSE 2018 will be held in Oud Sint-Jan (Old St. John) Site (address: Zonnekemeers, 8000 Bruges). You can find a route description here.
The unique 19th-century hospital is now used as a modern conference centre in the historic hearth of the city. The dream location for conferences, product presentations, workshops, conventions, exhibitions and all other events.
© Toerisme Brugge, first Photo by Jan D'Hondt
City of Bruges
Outstanding hotels, renowned museums, an amazing array of cultural events, innovative companies, Zeebrugge world port, a wide sandy beach and plenty of nature on the city's fringe. But Bruges also has plenty to offer on the culinary level, with several excellent restaurants.
After a busy day, you can take a stroll along the green city walls or through the city's many parks for a breath of fresh air. Bruges is the perfect place to unwind and quiet your mind.
As a result, an event in Bruges is always a special experience, both during and after a convention. What's more, all the meeting infrastructure, historic buildings and convention venues are all within walking distance of the city's many of hotels and convention venues.
© Toerisme Brugge, Photos by Jan D'Hondt
10 city highlights
Rozenhoedkaai
Summer or winter, morning or evening, sun or rain…Rozenhoedkaai has the enthralling ability to always make a stunning impression. It should come as no surprise that this continuous to be one the most photographed spots in Bruges.
Begijnhof (Beguinage)
The ‘Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde’ with its white-coloured house fronts, tranquil convent garden and beguinage museum was founded in 1245.
Burg
This place was already inhabited in the 2nd century AD, and in the 9th century it became the base of operations of the Count of Flanders.
The Flemish primitives
During Bruges’ Golden Age, the 15th century, the fine arts prevailed.
Almshouses
These charitable dwellings were built from the 14th century onwards.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk (Museum of the Church of Our Lady)
The 115.5 metres high brick tower of the Church of Our Lady is a perfect illustration of the craftsmanship of Bruges’ artisans.
Hansa Quarter
From the 13th to the 15th century, Bruges was an important trading centre at the crossroads between the Hansa cities of Scandinavia, England and Germany (known collectively in those days as the ‘Easterners’) and the most important commercial regions in...
Canals of Bruges
Experience the city by following an ageold tradition.
Concertgebouw (Concert Hall)
This international music and art centre is one of the 1001 buildings you must see before you die.
Markt
Markt is dominated by its Belfry, for centuries the city’s foremost edifice and the perfect look-out in case of war, fire or any other calamity.
© Toerisme Brugge, Photos by Jan D'Hondt & Jan Darthet
Culinary
In addition to its reputation as a unique, historic city, Bruges is also renowned for its amazing restaurants. And this is hardly surprising as Bruges once was the Burgundian capital of the world.
You can find a list of restaurants here