Timeline
16:23
Grab a portion of fries with mayonnaise or a burger. The Potato Bar is one of the better frietkoten in Bruges and offers vegetarian options.
16:48
Walk to Kruispoort. This 15th-century city gate faces roughly northeast, meaning the setting sun will be behind you as you stand in the archway looking out, casting a warm glow on the stone.
17:08
Stand in the arch of Kruispoort and watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the southwest, creating a striking silhouette against the sky as it dips below the horizon.
17:38
End the evening with a steak at In 't Nieuw Museum. This Belgian grill restaurant is well off the tourist track and offers excellent steaks at reasonable prices.
Local tip
Check the route from The Potato Bar to Kruispoort. The walk is short but involves navigating the historic center streets.
Check before you go
- The Potato Bar is open from 12:00 to 22:00 on most days (closed Mondays).
- In 't Nieuw Museum has no listed opening hours, so verify they are open for dinner service on the day you visit.
Worth knowing
- The Potato Bar is open at 16:23 only on Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bruges (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).