Flanders

A canal with boats going through an old town lined with historic buildings
A unique town hall ornately decorated with a mix of Gothic and Renaissance style A unique town hall ornately decorated with a mix of Gothic and Renaissance style
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Looking up at the exterior of a medieval grey building with red and white flags Looking up at the exterior of a medieval grey building with red and white flags
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Why travel to Flanders?

Travel through Flanders, a region rich in history, art, and architectural beauty. Wander the enchanting canals and medieval streets of Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Discover the imposing Gravensteen castle in the heart of Ghent. Reflect on history at the poignant World War I battlefields and memorial sites near Ypres. Flanders offers a captivating journey through time, from its magnificent medieval cities to its significant 20th-century history.

Places Within Flanders

 
A canal going through an old town lined with buildings and pink sky above
Brugge
Looking down on city buildings with a pointy church tower in the middle
Gent

Recent Flanders Travel Guides

 
Colourful houses behind a stone bridge with water and green trees on either side
Brugge, Flanders, Belgium
2 Days in Bruges Itinerary

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • 2 day itinerary
  • Average of 10 stops per day
A channel in the centre of old buildings with a dock and greenery on the left
Gent, Flanders, Belgium
The Best One Day in Ghent Itinerary

By Loredana Gogoescu

  • One day itinerary
  • Average of 17 stops per day

Flanders Authors

Loredana Gogoescu