Belgium - Bruges - Self guided - 7 Days - Family

Cycling between coast, dunes, polders and canals

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  • Duration

    7 Days
  • Difficulty

    Very easy
  • Distance

    181km
  • Landscapes

    • Sea/Ocean
    • Nature
    • City
    • Greenway
  • Theme

    • Family
    • E-Bike
    • Culture 
  • Type of Journey

    Self-Guided

Description

A surprising journey! It goes without saying that the region between the North Sea and the city of Bruges is a special one for the whole family. That’s why we’ve created a child-friendly tour that combines the coast, breathtaking cultural heritage, charming, quiet villages and cycling routes through beautiful countryside!

 

HIGHLIGHTS

– Cycling through fields, canals, dunes and coastline
– Rich architectural heritage (churches, abbeys, castles, etc.)
– The historic center of Bruges
– Attractions in Bruges for kids: French fry museum, Choco-Story,…
– Attractions in Ostend for children: Airport Bowl, children’s farm, Mercator and Amandine maritime museums…
– Hotel in Ostend ideal for children 

Characteristics of this journey/holiday

Day by day

Day 1 Arrival in Bruges

The historic center of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will seduce you with its architecture and cultural treasures. Children, on the other hand, shouldn’t be left wanting. Climb aboard for a half-hour mini-cruise on the “Reien”, Bruges’ canals. Bruges is synonymous with chocolate: a visit to the Choco-Story Museum, which tells the story of this Belgian delicacy, is well worth the effort. Also recommended is Zeebrugge, “Bruges-on-the-Sea”.

Day 2 Bruges – De Haan – Ostende 40 km

On the way to Ostend, the route takes you through De Haan, the only village along the Belgian coast to have preserved its “Belle Epoque” (19th century) architecture, and ends in Ostend, sometimes nicknamed the “Queen of Beaches”. Situated 100 meters from the beach, the hotel in Ostend is specially adapted for children. There’s also the ‘Airport Bowl’ playground, ‘De Lange Schuur’ children’s farm and much more.

Day 3 Tour to Oudenburg 30 km

This route takes us through the typical Flemish polder landscape, with its many fields and meadows, and small villages in the distance, such as Oudenburg, founded on the site of an ancient Roman settlement.

Day 4 Tour to Nieuwpoort 44 km

Nieuwpoort, like Ostend and Blankenberge, is a very popular seaside resort. Situated on the banks of the Yser, a river that played an important role in the First World War, Nieuwpoort is one of Belgium’s favorite seaside towns. Children will certainly appreciate its maritime district and the Ysermonde nature reserve. And why not take a swim break?

Day 5 Ostende – Bruges 37 km

We return to Bruges via charming Flemish villages like Bredene, via the Ostend-Bruges canal and the “Spuikom”. A day at the seaside is every child’s dream!

Day 6 Tour to Blankenberge 31 km

Blankenberge is Belgium’s favorite seaside resort. Children will certainly enjoy the Sea Life Marine Park, where they can discover river and ocean fauna such as piranhas, sharks and more.

Day 7 Departure

It is time to say goodbye, it is the end of you cycle holiday.

Accommodation

6 nights in charming 3/4-star-hotels

Included services

✓ 6 nights in 3*/4* hotels
✓ Room with shower/bath and toilet
✓ 6x breakfast
✓ Free parking in Bruges during overnight stays in Bruges  (other days 5€ per day).
✓ Discount card for museums in Bruges
✓ Daily luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per pers. max. 15 kg)
✓ Map, tourist information and itinerary
✓ 7-days-a-week telephone assistance
✓ Half-board option (3-course menu)

If half-board is booked: drinks in Ostend (beer, wine, lemonade and water) included in the price

Additional nights in Bruges :

DBLE / SGL: 62€ / 130€

City tax is not included and has to be paid on the spot.

Tour dates

Arrival: Sundays from April 27 to September 14, 2025

Additional informations

Grade: Easy and flat, suitable for all cyclists and families with children
Quiet, easy-to-follow roads and cycle paths through a cycling network

How to get there ?

– Brussels or Charleroi airport (+ train to Bruges).
– Bruges train station + bus or cab to hotel.
– Freeway to Bruges, free parking during stay in Bruges (other days 5€ per day).

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