Bruges, accessible for everyone

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Bruges
ACCESSIBLE
FOR EVERYONE
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BRUGES ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE
Bruges is a city that goes straight
to your heart. Medieval mystery,
unembarrassed Burgundian and has
been a world city for ages.
Go and explore the mysterious ‘reien’
(canals), the veins of the city, and
immerse yourself in the Golden Age
of Bruges.
Since centuries, the Bruges canals
connect the city to the sea, a guarantee
for wealth and prosperity. International
tradespeople built Bruges to become
one of the largest Hanseatic cities.
In the 15th century, the city flourished
like never before. Large parts of the
medieval patrimony remained almost
intact. It is only logical that the entire
city centre was recognised as world
heritage by the UNESCO.
Older tourists, holidaymakers with
a temporary or permanent disability
or people who need extra comfort
or care can visit Bruges without a
care in the world. This brochure was
written in cooperation with Inter and
Visit Bruges. It offers all the necessary
information to prepare a trip to
Bruges.
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HOW SHOULD YOU USE THIS BROCHURE? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 5
VISIT & EXPERIENCE� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 8
RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 22
PUBLIC TOILETS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 40
INFORMATION OFFICES � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 50
WHERE TO STAY � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 52
Hotels � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 53
Guest rooms � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 53
Hostels � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 54
Youth and group holiday centres � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 54
CARE AND MOBILITY AIDS � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � p. 56
TRAVELLING TOWARDS FLANDERS / TRANSPORT AND PARKING � � � � � p. 57
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HOW SHOULD YOU USE THIS BROCHURE?
We created an attractive route with
a minimum of obstacles. There are a lot
of cobblestones in the centre of Bruges,
that is a fact. This walk is largely on
cobblestones, but usually they are flat
and evenly laid. Rounded cobblestones
were avoided to the greatest extent. The
handy removable map with descriptions
tells you exactly which route you should
take to avoid obstacles.
Every aspect of an accessible tourist
visit to Bruges was mapped out. This
brochure provides information about
museums and attractions, pubs, restaurants, public toilets and tourist information offices. The numbers on the map
refer to more detailed information in
the brochure itself. You can also read all
about accessible accommodation, care,
tools, transport and parking.
Our information is based on objective
expert inspections on the spot. For more
detailed information about each building
or site, you can view the detailed report
on www.toevla.be (available in Dutch
only). Some of the locations were added
based on tips and good experiences of
people with disabilities.
We do not claim that all listed initiatives
are autonomously wheelchair accessible.
We made a selection of the more accessible businesses and facilities in Bruges.
On the basis of the descriptions, you can
decide for yourself which locations are
more or less suitable or which preparations you can make to make it work.
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VISIT & EXPERIENCE
The detailed descriptions show to what
degree a certain attraction or parts of
the attraction are accessible to visitors
with limited mobility. They also indicate
which obstacles you can encounter or
where you might possibly need a helping
hand. If an attraction or museum has
amenities for visitors with a visual or
learning disability, this is also stated
and indicated by means of the following
headings:
Facilities for visitors
with limited mobility
Restaurants, cafés
and public toilets
Using the thumb system for the most
important measurement data and the
detailed pictures of the adapted toilets
you can decide if a cafe, restaurant or
toilet is suitable for you. Because of
continuous changes in restaurants, cafes
and toilets, it is possible that some information may be out of date. We therefore
recommend you contact the business
before your visit.
If you note that a location has been
moved, renovated or closed, you can
notify this fact to Inter at
[email protected] or +32 50 40 73 73.
accessible
Facilities for visitors
with a learning disability
accessible with assistance
this is an access problem
Facilities for people
with visual impairments
n.a.
not applicable
Facilities for deaf or hearing
impaired persons
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Accommodation and information offices
For accommodation and information offices VISITFLANDERS has developed
accessibility labelling:
The label A+ means that the building
is accessible in a comfortable
and independent way.
The label A means that we consider
the building to be basically accessible;
that it can be used by most people
with limited mobility,
but that it is possible that
extra effort or a helper is required.
Learn more about the accessibility labels?
Navigate to www.visitflanders.com/accessibility
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VISIT &
EXPERIENCE
ON THE WALK
1 Sint-Salvatorskathedraal
2 Oud Sint-Jan
3 Sint-Janshospitaal
4 Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
5 Stadshallen and Belfort 6 Historium
7 Bruges Beer Museum 8 Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed
9 Stadhuis
10 Brugse Vrije
11 Groeningemuseum
12 Hof Arents
13 Brouwerij De Halve Maan
14 Begijnhof
15Minnewater
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Stadsschouwburg
Choco-Story
Frietmuseum
Kantcentrum
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Sint-Salvatorskathedraal
Bruges’ oldest parish church (12th-15th
century) has amongst its treasures a
rood screen with organ, medieval tombs,
Brussels tapestries and a rich collection
of Flemish paintings (14th-18th century).
The treasury of the cathedral houses
paintings by Flemish Primitives like Dirk
Bouts and Hugo van der Goes. The nave
of the church is easily accessible via a
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threshold-free entrance along SintSalvatorskerkhof.
Sint-Salvatorskathedraal
Steenstraat, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 33 61 88
www.sintsalvator.be
[email protected]
Oud Sint-Jan
Whoever enters the Old St. John site will
certainly admire the tangible presence
of the rich history of Bruges. Here
was one of Europe’s earliest hospitals.
Later, the nineteenth-century St. John’s
Hospital was also built here with its large,
communal wards. These spaces were
restored after the closure of the hospital
and are now part of the conference and
events centre Old St. John Site. They are
particularly suitable for the organisation
of meetings and conferences, fairs, events
and all kinds of celebrations.
The site has several entrances which
are not all equally accessible. The
access from the Mariastraat is the most
accessible. No special parking spaces
are available. You may need some help
to open the door at the main entrance
of the event centre and at the slope of
the entrance via the Mariastraat. The
side entrance to the catering business
is perfectly usable. Most areas inside are
easily accessible. There are two toilets
fitted with grab rails, but the space in
the toilet is narrow and the free space
next to the toilet bowl is 70 and 73 cm
respectively.
Oud Sint Jan
Mariastraat 38, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 47 61 00
www.oudsintjan.be
[email protected]
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Sint-Janshospitaal
In St. John’s Hospital, worth more than
eight centuries of history, pilgrims,
travellers and the sick were cared for
by sisters and brothers. The medieval
wards and the accompanying church and
chapel house an impressive collection of
archives, art works, medical instruments
and six works by Hans Memling. To visit:
the Diksmuide attic, the old dormitory
and adjacent guardian room and
pharmacy. The corridor in which the
pharmacy is located can be entered
through the herb garden. You can get
up to the entrance of the pharmacy
and watch from the corridor into the
pharmacy, but the pharmacy cannot be
entered by wheelchair user due to the
two steps.
The museum is quite easily accessible
for wheelchair users. You may need
some help here and there on the
somewhat steep slopes or when opening
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a heavy door. Not all, but most rooms
are accessible. 1 hall through a small
platform lift, the other rooms by a
sufficiently large lift. The buttons on the
elevator have relief indications for people
with visual impairments. The exhibited
material is good to visit for a wheelchair
user. In the adapted toilet you may need
help because of the narrow space and
incorrect placement of the grab rail.
The museum has two ‘Plus Cases’ which
were developed specifically for children
with hearing and visual impairments.
That way, they can explore the museum
at their own pace.
Sint-Janshospitaal
Mariastraat 38, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 44 87 43
www.museabrugge.be
[email protected]
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
The 115.5 meter high brick tower of the
Church of Our Lady illustrates the craftsmanship of Bruges builders. The church
displays a valuable art collection: the
world-famous ‘Madonna and Child’ by
Michelangelo, countless paintings,
13th-century painted sepulchres and the
tombs of Mary of Burgundy and Charles
the Bold. Good to know: the church is
currently still undergoing large-scale
restoration works which means the
church is only partially accessible and
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many works of art are protected. The
choir was restored in 2015 and the valuable
church interior can be admired again in
all its splendour. The nave of the church
is easily accessible, you could need some
help for a slope of 10% in the church.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekerk
Mariastraat, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 44 87 43
www.museabrugge.be
[email protected]
Stadshallen and Belfort
Bruges Belfry and Halls are a protected
monument and recognized as world
heritage. Bruges’ most important tower
stands 83 meters tall and houses a
carillon with 47 silver-toned bells. In the
reception area, visitors get the chance to
learn a lot on the history and function
of the Bruges belfry, which is protected
as world heritage. Within the Stadshallen
you can admire a fantastic collection of
world-famous graphic art and sculptures
of the famous artist Dalí. Exhibitions and
other events also take place here.
The access path and yard are made of
flat cobblestones. The Garemijnzaal is the
easiest to reach and access. The rooms
on the first floor are accessible by lift,
but help may be needed on some steeper
slopes on the route and at the narrower
stretch upon exiting the elevator on the
first floor.
The adapted toilet in the courtyard is
easily accessible. The other adapted
toilets are too small. In front of the
building on the market square you will
find a tactile model with information in
Braille.
Stadshallen and Belfort
Markt 7, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 44 87 43
www.museabrugge.be
[email protected]
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Historium
Relive the golden age of Bruges! Seven
historic themed rooms take you back
in time to a day in 1435, including
through film and special effects. Hear the
romantic story of Jacob, an apprentice of
Jan van Eyck, and discover the interactive
exhibition space with touchscreens, the
panoramic view of the Market and the
Duvelorium Grand Beer Cafe, the only
themed Duvel pub in the world.
You get in through an alternative
entrance with lift. The story follows a
specific route. A wheelchair user has
to leave this route at various times in
order to take the lift. Historium provides
guidance to find your way on the
alternative route. The floor is paved here
and there, but the cobblestones are quite
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Historium
Markt 1, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 27 03 11
www.historium.be
[email protected]
Bruges Beer Museum
The Bruges Beer Museum is set up on
the upper floors of the former post
office building on the Market. With an
iPad Mini as a guide you can discover
the most fascinating aspects of beer
(and that includes trying some). You
study the Belgian – and Bruges – beer
history, you will get to known various
beers and flavours, you will discover the
subtleties of the brewing process, ... The
kids tour lets children discover the story
of the ‘Bear of Bruges’. The museum is
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flat. The bar, Duvelorium, is accessible,
but there are only high tables (96 cm).
There is an accessible toilet with the
necessary free space and grab rails. Just
next to the door handle inside there is
little space. The texts in the experience
attraction are rather small and not
legible for everyone. The audio guide
allows you to experience everything in
your own language. A loop is provided
for the hearing impaired.
not wheelchair accessible, but the blind
and visually impaired can listen to all
the texts on the iPad. In that case, 1 iPad
will be provided with 2 headphones for
the blind or visually impaired person and
his/her companion.
Bruges Beer Museum
Breidelstraat 3, 8000 Bruges
+32 479 35 95 67
www.brugesbeermuseum.com
[email protected]
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Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed
The double church, dedicated to Our
Lady and St Basil in the 12th century
and basilica since 1923, consists of a
lower church which has preserved its
Romanesque character and a neo-Gothic
decorated upper church. The relic of the
Holy Blood is stored in the upper church.
The completely refurbished treasury with
numerous valuable works of art is also
worth a visit.
The lower church can be reached
without crossing any thresholds, but
the circulation space at the entrance is
limited and the door is quite heavy. Some
small areas can be accessed via a steep
ramp. There is an elevator to take you to
the upper church and treasury (use the
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speaker to call for someone to help you
with the elevator). Some manoeuvring
may be required to drive in and out of
the elevator. The double doors to the
upper church is quite heavy to open.
On the first floor there are narrower,
but useful passages. In the halls there is
sufficient space to circulate. The material
exhibited in the treasury is more difficult
to see for a wheelchair user.
Basiliek van het Heilig Bloed
Burg 13, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 33 67 92
www.holyblood.com
[email protected]
Stadhuis
Bruges’ City Hall dates back to 1376
and is one of the oldest in the Low
Countries. This is the place where the
city has been governed for more than
600 years. An absolute must is the Gothic
Hall, which is a magnificent work of
art with its murals from around 1900
and its vault. The adjacent historic hall
with original documents and works of
art tells the history of the city council.
On the ground floor, a free multimedia
exhibition illustrates the evolution of
the Burg.
There are two special parking places on
the Burg. The access path consists of flat
cobblestones. The entrance, counter and
halls of City Hall are easily accessible.
A wheelchair user will probably need
help at the lift to keep the doors open
and operate the buttons (please ask for
help at the reception). There is no adapted toilet. Audio guides are available.
Stadhuis
Burg 12, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 44 87 43
www.museabrugge.be
[email protected]
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Brugse Vrije
From this manor, whose façade dates
from 1722-1727, the Bruges countryside
was controlled. From 1795 to 1984, this
building served as court building. Today
it houses, among others, the City Archives
and it is the repository of the written
memory of the city. The house has an old
assize court and a renaissance hall with
a 16th century monumental mantelpiece
in wood, marble and alabaster made by
Lanceloot Blondeel.
There are two special parking places on
the Burg. The access path consists of flat
cobblestones. The entrance is difficult
to access. A steep ramp can be placed
on the 3 steps. You may need a strong
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push here. At the reception and counter
enough circulation space is provided,
but there is no lowered and drive-under
part. There is a 15 cm-threshold at the
entrance to the reading room. The
Renaissance Hall can be reached and is
accessible without thresholds. You may
need some help to open the double
doors. Large print explanations are
available in the Renaissance Room.
Brugse Vrije
Burg 11A, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 44 87 43
www.museabrugge.be
[email protected]
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Groeningemuseum
The Groeninge Museum offers a varied
overview of the history of Belgian graphic
art, highlighted by the world famous
Flemish primitives. In addition, you also
admire neoclassical top notch paintings
from the 18th and 19th centuries, master
pieces from Flemish expressionism and
post-war modern art.
At the Guido Gezelleplein, less than 200
meters from the museum, there are two
adapted parking spaces. You can avoid
the rounded cobblestones of the path
through the courtyard and a steep slope
by taking side alley Groeninge. It has flat
cobblestones. The entrance through the
double doors is without thresholds.
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All rooms are sufficiently large and
easily accessible. The slope to the shop
is somewhat steeper. All paintings are
visible to everyone. All texts in the works
are legible for everyone. The space on
the route to and inside the adapted toilet
is narrow, but usable with assistance
or some manoeuvring. A grab rail is
provided. The sink is difficult to use.
Special guided tours can be requested
for persons with visual impairments.
Groeningemuseum
Dijver 12, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 44 87 43
www.museabrugge.be
[email protected]
Hof Arents
The character-filled surroundings
of the Hof Arents will charm many
visitors. It will bring you an irresistible
combination of impressive history and
warm romance. The Hof Arents, situated
along the picturesque canals, creates a
unique atmosphere with its tall trees,
hidden benches, mysterious artwork
and stunning views of the Church of
Our Lady and the House of the Lords of
Gruuthuse.
You can literally see the world pass by
here: tourist boats sail by and people
walking marvelled on the square while
the clop of horse-drawn carriages
resounds throughout the day.
The Hof Arents can be reached via wide
paths in flat cobblestones without having
to overcome thresholds. The museum is
not accessible. At the entrance there are
stairs and the upstairs is only accessible
by stairs.
Hof Arents
Dijver 16, 8000 Bruges
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Brouwerij De Halve Maan
The Halve Maan is an authentic, historic
brewery in the centre of Bruges. This
brewery is a family business with a
tradition of six generations of brewers
since 1856. This is where Bruges’ city beer
‘Brugse Zot’ is brewed, as well as the
triple beer Straffe Hendrik.
There is little parking in the area, but
you can drive right up to the front.
Access to courtyard and terrace is wide
enough and built in flat cobblestones.
As a wheelchair user, you can only
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Brouwerij De Halve Maan
Walplein 26, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 44 42 22
www.halvemaan.be
[email protected]
Begijnhof
The ‘Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde’
with its white-coloured house fronts,
tranquil convent garden and beguinage
museum was founded in 1245. This
piece of world heritage used to house
beguines, emancipated women who were
admittedly layman, but still conducted a
devout and celibate life. Nowadays, the
Beguinage is inhabited by the nuns of
the Order of St. Benedict. The Beguine’s
House gives a good idea of what daily
life was like in the 17th century. Please
note that the gates are irrevocably
closing at 6.30 pm. Make sure to choose
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reach the courtyard and reception with
the shop of the brewery. The brasserie,
toilets and the brewery can only be
reached by stairs. During the brewery
tour, visitors must take many narrow
and steep stairs.
the entrance closest to the Minnewater
to avoid the steep bridge. You will have
to cross over rounded cobblestones, but
the entire inner circle of the Beguinage
consists of flat cobblestones, which you
can easily drive on.
Begijnhof
Begijnhof 24-28-30
8000 Bruges
+32 50 33 00 11
www.visitbruges.be
[email protected]
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Minnewater
In the south of Bruges is the Minnewater, a
small rectangular lake surrounded by trees
and the adjacent Minnewater park. The
tragic love story of Minna and her beloved
Stromberg resulted in a popular legend
which tells us that eternal love will befall
couples who cross the Minnewater Bridge.
It makes Minnewater a very romantic place.
Enjoy the surroundings seen from the
Minnewater Bridge, one of the benches along
the lake or explore the peaceful Minnewater
park. Most streets and paths here are easy to
drive and walk on.
Minnewater, 8000 Bruges BRUGES ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE
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Stadsschouwburg
The Bruges City Theatre (1869), one of
Europe’s best preserved city theatres,
was fully restored in 2001. The austere
Neo-Renaissance façade of this Royal
Theatre conceals a palatial foyer and
a majestic auditorium. Contemporary
dance and theatre performances
and concerts are organised here. The
building is accessible via a somewhat
steep slope through the alternative
entrance at the side of the building
(Adriaan Willaertstraat). There are
special parking spaces in the area. The
theatre has designated places on the
ground floor equipped for wheelchair
access and for the hearing impaired.
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Stadsschouwburg
Vlamingstraat 29, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 44 30 60
www.ccbrugge.be
[email protected]
Choco-Story
The chocolate museum submerges its
visitors in the history of cacao and
chocolate. From the Mayas and the
Spanish conquistadores to contemporary connoisseurs. But you can also try
something yourself during a workshop
or demonstration. Choco-Story offers
activities tailored to visitors with specific
disabilities. And of course a little tasting
is also involved! There is a program for
visually impaired and blind people, for
deaf and hearing-impaired visitors and
for people with a learning or a physical
disability. More information and an application form can be found on
choco-story-brugge.be/ENG/
workshops.htm.
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Both groups should mention in advance
that they want to use these places. The
elevator call buttons are in a corner
and on the ground floor the space for
the elevator is quite narrow, but usable.
Throughout the building you may need
help to open the double swinging doors.
There is an adapted toilet with grab
rails, although the space in the toilet
and next to the door is quite narrow.
The 15th century building is difficult
to access for wheelchair users. At the
entrance you have to cover four steps.
There is not always enough room to turn
and the lift is rather small. There is an
adapted toilet with a private section, the
people at the desk will be able to inform
you. The spaces are narrow, but it can be
done.
Choco-Story
Wijnzakstraat 2
8000 Bruges
+32 50 61 22 37
choco-story-brugge.be
[email protected]
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Frietmuseum
This didactic museum sketches the
history of the potato, Belgian fries and
the various accompanying sauces and
is housed in one of the most beautiful
buildings in Bruges: Saaihalle. Upon
presentation of your ticket you enjoy
€ 0.40 discount on a packet of Belgian
fries (in the basement).
The Adriaan Willaertstraat has two
adapted parking spaces. The access path
is easily accessible.
You may need some help to open the
door and for the short steep slope
at the entrance. The entrance is quite
spacious, you can easily circulate in the
halls and the floors are accessible by lift
(110 x 124 cm). The corridor to the lift
on the ground floor is a bit narrow, but
usable. Some furniture and display cases
are more difficult to use and not visible
from the wheelchair, just like the texts
are sometimes too small. Space is limited
in the adapted toilet, so you cannot turn
in it. There is free space next to the toilet
bowl. There is only one grab rail to the
open side of the toilet bowl.
Frietmuseum
Vlamingstraat 33, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 34 01 50
www.frietmuseum.be
[email protected]
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Kantcentrum
At the Lace Museum you will learn all
about the early days of lace, the basic
techniques and stitches, the lace types
and their geographical origin, the lace
industry past and present and the Bruges
lace education. Attention is paid to the
appreciation of the craftsmanship and
the aesthetic side. And there is also the
contemporary and the international
appeal of lace. Bruges Lace Museum
is interactive and uses multimedia
applications. With your admission ticket
to the museum you can also attend the
lace demonstrations in the Lace Centre
between 2 and 5 pm (not on Sundays
and public holidays). This is how you will
experience a fascinating total experience
of lace in Bruges and beyond.
On the access route you have to
negotiate the cobblestones, but they
are well laid. Furthermore, the entrance
and all halls are easily accessible by
wheelchair. There is a drive-under
counter. A spacious lift with Braille
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markings brings you to all floors. In
2 places the call buttons for the lifts
are a bit less accessible. The experience
elements are easily accessible and can be
used from a wheelchair. The exhibited
objects and texts are clearly visible.
There are mirrors in the showcases, for
example, which make it possible to see
the lace from the wheelchair. The shop
is easily accessible and the toilet has
the necessary free space and grab rails.
A box for the blind is available, in which
the different types of lace can be felt.
The texts in the museum are available in
large print at the counter. The film clips
are subtitled. Tailored guided tours and
workshops can be organised.
Kantcentrum
Balstraat16, 8000 Bruges
+32 50 33 00 72
kantcentrum.eu
[email protected]
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RESTAURANTS
& CAFÉS
1 Cafedraal
2 Gelateria Da Vinci
3 De IJsbeer
4 Ginger Bread 5 Meridian 3
6 ‘t Brugs Pitahuis 7 Quick Brugge - Markt
8 #Food
9 Arthie’s
10 Bistro Maurice
11 Brasserie Forestière
12 Brasserie Rozenhoedkaai
13 De Verbeelding
14 Delicious
15 Brasserie De Leffe 16 Den Heerd 22
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17 La Dentellière
18 Lilaloe
19 Loungebar B-In
20 Manna & Co
21 Maximilaan van Oostenrijk
22 Maxim’s Lunch
23 McDonald’s
24 Panos
25 Salade Folle
26 Sint-Janshoeve
27 ‘t Minnewater
28 Tearoom De Proeverie
29 Tearoom Tommaso 30 Tonka
31 Verdi
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p. 31
p. 32
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Cafedraal Zilverstraat 38, +32 50 34 08 45
www.cafedraal.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
Width of the narrowest
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
Table: wheelchair accessible Limited
TOILET
passage to the toilet
(door or hallway)
88 cm
Toilet door
88 cm
Free space in front of
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
Number of grab rails
2
93 cm
85 cm
2
Gelateria Da Vinci Geldmuntstraat 34, +32 50 33 36 50
www.davinci-brugge.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
2 cm
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
85 cm
Toilet door
90 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
90 cm
83 cm
1
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3
De IJsbeer Noordzandstraat 73, +32 50 33 35 34
www.deijsbeer.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
5 cm
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
100 cm
Toilet door
90 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
4
58 cm
90 cm
2
Ginger Bread Sint-Amandsstraat 29, +32 492 85 00 83
[email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
97 cm
Toilet door
78 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
24
120 cm
73 cm
1
5
Meridian 3
Markt 3, +32 50 33 50 32
[email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
63 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
86 cm
Toilet door
87 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
6
96 cm
72 cm
2
‘t Brugs Pitahuis Philipstockstraat 35, +32 50 67 76 11
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
7 cm
entrance door
85 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
90 cm
Toilet door
90 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
92 cm
74 cm
2
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Quick Brugge - Markt Markt 14, +32 50 33 19 79
[email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
70 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
88 cm
Toilet door
85 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
8
113 cm
65 cm
2
#Food Oude Burg 30, +32 50 70 76 70
www.hashtagfood.be
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
120 cm
HALL
Table: wheelchair accessible Yes
TOILET
(door or hallway)
85 cm
Toilet door
86 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
26
120 cm
30 cm
0
9
Arthie’s
Wollestraat 10, +32 50 33 43 13
www.arthies.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
5 cm
entrance door
92 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
70 cm
Toilet door
82 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
10
117 cm
83 cm
2
Bistro Maurice Walstraat 11, +32 50 61 18 11
www.bistro-maurice.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
86 cm
Toilet door
86 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
126 cm
100 cm
0
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11
Brasserie Forestière
Academiestraat 11, +32 50 34 20 02
www.brasserieforestiere.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
8,5 cm
entrance door
99 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
87 cm
Toilet door
77 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
12
120 cm
100 cm
2
Brasserie Rozenhoedkaai
Pandreitje 1 A, +32 50 33 97 10
[email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
100 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
68 cm
Toilet door
93 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
28
120 cm
50 cm
2
13
De Verbeelding Oude Burg 26, +32 50 33 82 94
www.deverbeeldingbrugge.be
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
4 cm
entrance door
81 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
70 cm
Toilet door
88 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
14
75 cm
90 cm
1
Delicious Wollestraat 30, +32 50 33 28 38
[email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
77 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
90 cm
Toilet door
86 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
147 cm
87 cm
2
29
15
Brasserie De Leffe (Lace Hotel)
‘t Zand 5, +32 50 33 33 50
www.leffebrugge.be
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
77 cm
Toilet door
67 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
16
84 cm
90 cm
0
Den Heerd (Hotel Montanus)
Nieuwe Gentweg 76, +32 50 35 44 00
www.denheerd.be
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
90 cm
Toilet door
87 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
30
120 cm
90 cm
2
17
La Dentellière Wijngaardstraat 33, +32 50 33 18 98
www.ladentelliere.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
66 cm
Toilet door
81 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
18
70 cm
100 cm
0
Lilaloe Zonnekemeers (Site Oud Sint-Jan), +32 50 33 94 24
www.lilaloe.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
3 cm
entrance door
64 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
86 cm
Toilet door
83 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
117 cm
73 cm
2
31
19
Loungebar B-In
Zonnekemeers (Site Oud Sint-Jan), +32 50 31 13 00
www.b-in.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
3 cm
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
90 cm
Toilet door
83 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
20
117 cm
73 cm
2
Manna & Co
Katelijnestraat 46, +32 50 34 06 17
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
2 cm
entrance door
84 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
95 cm
Toilet door
87 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
32
130 cm
70 cm
2
21
Maximilaan van Oostenrijk Wijngaardplein 16, +32 50 33 47 23
www.maximiliaanvanoostenrijk.be
[email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
60 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
85 cm
Toilet door
85 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
22
90 cm
93 cm
0
Maxim’s Lunch Vlamingstraat 38, +32 476 55 54 27
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
8 cm
entrance door
104 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
90 cm
Toilet door
77 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
70 cm
150 cm
0
33
23
McDonald’s
Steenstraat 40, +32 50 34 28 80
www.mcdonalds.be
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
120 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
90 cm
Toilet door
91 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
24
95 cm
90 cm
2
Panos Brugge - Zuidzandstraat
Zuidzandstraat 29, +32 50 33 31 58
www.panos.be
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
5 cm
entrance door
98 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
100 cm
Toilet door
87 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
34
95 cm
87 cm
0
25
Salade Folle Walplein 13, +32 474 36 25 33
www.saladefolle.com, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
93 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
90 cm
Toilet door
76 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
26
96 cm
60 cm
0
Sint-Janshoeve Zonnekemeers (Site Oud Sint-Jan), +32 50 82 03 15
www.stjanshoeve.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
64 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
90 cm
Toilet door
83 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
117 cm
73 cm
2
35
27
‘t Minnewater
Wijngaardstraat 28, +32 50 33 57 46
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
87 cm
Toilet door
87 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
28
98 cm
94 cm
0
Tearoom De Proeverie
Katelijnestraat 6, +32 50 33 08 87
www.deproeverie.be, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
5 cm
entrance door
85 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
62 cm
Toilet door
85 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
36
95 cm
104 cm
2
29
Tearoom Tommaso (Hotel Portinari) ‘t Zand 15, +32 50 34 10 34
www.portinari.be
[email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
114 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
86 cm
Toilet door
75 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
30
106 cm
106 cm
0
Tonka Walplein 18, +32 495 20 73 99
www.tonkatearoom.com, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
n.a.
entrance door
85 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
86 cm
Toilet door
86 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
96 cm
90 cm
0
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31
Verdi
Vlamingstraat 5, +32 50 34 42 43
www.verdibrugge.com, [email protected]
ENTRANCE
Height of the step
5 cm
entrance door
90 cm
HALL
TOILET
(door or hallway)
78 cm
Toilet door
86 cm
the toilet
Free space next to
the toilet
38
83 cm
83 cm
0
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PUBLIC TOILETS
ON THE WALK
1 Station Brugge (Sint-Michiels)
2 Station Brugge (Centrum)
3 Parking ‘t Zand
4 Oud Sint-Jan
5 Stadshallen 6 Historium
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AWAY FROM THE WALK
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p. 41
p. 42
p. 42
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p. 43
7 Bibliotheek Lode Zielens
8 Hema
9 Stedelijk Conservatorium
10 Bibliotheek De Biekorf
11 Dienstencentrum ‘t Reitje
12 SNT volwassenenonderwijs
13 Meeting in Brugge
Congresbureau
14 Dienstencentrum
De Balsemboom
15 Kanaaleiland
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Public toilet Station Brugge (Sint-Michiels)
Balkonrotonde
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
Clearance in front of the toilet door 150 cm
Width of the toilet door
100 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
Dimensions toilet space
216 x 216 cm
Clearance space in the toilet area
150 cm
Free space in front of the toilet
120 cm
Free space next to the toilet
90 cm
1
Sink
2 Public toilet Station Brugge (Centrum)
Stationsplein
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
88 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
202 x 198 cm
135 cm
128 cm
80 cm
2
Sink
41
3 Public toilet Parking ‘t Zand
‘t Zand 21
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
91 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
265 x 130 cm
130 cm
66 cm
120 cm
2
Sink
4 Public toilet Oud Sint-Jan
Mariastraat 38
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
83 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
143 x 163 cm
125 cm
117 cm
73 cm
2
Sink
42
5 Public toilet Stadshallen
Markt 7
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
89 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
220 x 160 cm
150 cm
144 cm
103 cm
2
Sink
6 Public toilet Historium
Markt 1
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
93 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
176 x 237 cm
150 cm
120 cm
100 cm
2
Sink
43
7 Public toilet Bibliotheek Lode Zielens
Westmeers 33
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
76 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
142 x 170 cm
120 cm
72 cm
80 cm
2
Sink
8 Public toilet Hema
Steenstraat 73-75
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
100 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
320 x 184 cm
150 cm
120 cm
90 cm
2
Sink
44
9 Public toilet Stedelijk Conservatorium
Sint-Jakobsstraat 23
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
93 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
153 x 157 cm
90 cm
80 cm
100 cm
2
Sink
10 Public toilet Bibliotheek De Biekorf
Kuipersstraat 3
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
87 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
144 x 225 cm
140 cm
150 cm
90 cm
2
Sink
45
11 Public toilet Dienstencentrum ‘t Reitje
Annuntiatenstraat 34
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
84 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
147 x 150 cm
100 cm
110 cm
40 cm
0
Sink
12 Public toilet SNT volwassenenonderwijs
Langerei 26
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
85 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
150 x 220 cm
150 cm
150 cm
93 cm
2
Sink
46
13 Public toilet Meeting in Brugge Congresbureau
Hoogstraat 37-41
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
87 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
147 x 162 cm
115 cm
110 cm
86 cm
0
Sink
14 Public toilet Dienstencentrum De Balsemboom
Ganzenstraat 33
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
88 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
195 x 160 cm
100 cm
86 cm
80 cm
0
Sink
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15 Public toilet Kanaaleiland Bargeplein
PATHWAY
ENTRANCE
TO THE TOILET
TOILET DOOR
80 cm
INSIDE THE TOILET
160 x 207 cm
150 cm
150 cm
96 cm
2
Sink
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INFORMATION
OFFICES
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10 20
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Information
office ‘t Zand (Concertgebouw)
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13
12
24
3
1 ‘t Zand, situated in the centre of Bruges
11 at the
Info Office
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1
Concertgebouw, is the central info 21
and30reservation point for
27
tourism and culture.
17
4
The glass entrance doors
14 are heavy to open by yourself. Apart
from that, the information office is easily accessible. There is a
18
lowered, drive-under
3Most leaflets and brochures can
26 counter.
2
easily be accessed. The computers and information kiosks can
4 19
8
be operated by wheelchair users. 28
Brochures are available in
16
7
Braille and large print.
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‘t Zand, +32 50 44 46 46, www.visitbruges.be,[email protected]
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Information office Stationsplein (Station)
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1
27
17 in the station, at the
A second information office is located
14 park next to the station building at
Stationsplein. You can
12
3
reserved and adapted parking spaces. The station
has no
15
threshold, but the surface in flat cobbles is not always
in good
19
condition. The information office is located in the hallway to
the platforms. The entrance is sufficiently wide and through an
automatic door. At the desk there is a lowered and drive-under
section for wheelchairs. The leaflets are easily accessible for
15
everyone.
11
2
1
11
Stationsplein, +32 50 44 46 46, www.visitbruges.be, [email protected]
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17
Information office Markt (Historium)
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22
2
10
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1
6
5
6
7
7
5
5
The third information office
in the Historium on
13 is located 15
12
the Market. You may need a little push on the cobblestones
of
the Market. You get in through an alternative entrance
with lift.
14
9
6 There is ample circulation
space and there is a lowered and
drive-under section at the desk. Digital information is more
5
difficult
to access by wheelchair users. The furniture is not
10
lowered
and cannot be driven under. Alternatively, wheelchair
users
can
use a computer at the low level counter. You can ask
9
8
at the desk staff.
Markt
1, +32 50 44 46 46, www.visitbruges.be, [email protected]
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23
12
14
8
13
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WHERE
TO STAY
HOTELS, GUEST ROOMS, HOSTELS & YOUTH AND GROUP HOLIDAY CENTRES
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You will find detailed accessibility information and pictures of these holiday accommodations in our brochures ‘Accessible holiday accommodations in Flanders and Brussels’.
HOTELS
1 Academie
Wijngaardstraat 7-9
8000 Bruges
+32 50 33 22 66
[email protected]
www.hotelacademie.be
2 Boterhuis
Sint-Jakobsstraat 40
8000 Bruges
+32 50 34 15 11
[email protected]
www.boterhuis.be
3 De Medici
Potterierei 15
8000 Bruges
+32 50 33 98 33
[email protected]
www.hoteldemedici.com
4 Golden Tree Hotel
Hoefijzerlaan 21
8000 Bruges
+32 50 33 87 31
[email protected]
www.goldentreehotel.be
5 Grand Hotel Casselbergh
Hoogstraat 6
8000 Bruges
+32 50 44 65 00
[email protected]
www.grandhotelcasselbergh.com
6 Lace Hotel
’t Zand 5
8000 Bruges
+32 50 34 83 34
[email protected]
www.lacehotel.com
7 Martin’s Brugge
Oude Burg 5
8000 Bruges
+32 50 44 51 11
[email protected]
www.martinshotels.com
8 Montanus
Nieuwe Gentweg 78
8000 Bruges
+32 50 33 11 76
[email protected]
www.montanus.be
9 Oud Huis De Peellaert
Hoogstraat 20
8000 Bruges
+32 50 33 78 89
[email protected]
www.depeellaert.be
GUEST ROOMS
10 Maison Bousson
Blekerijstraat 30
8310 Bruges (Assebroek)
+32 50 33 23 37
[email protected]
www.maisonbousson.be
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HOSTELS
11 Domein Aan de Plas
Blankenbergsedijk 73-75
8000 Bruges
+32 493 51 30 92
[email protected]
www.aandeplas.be
12 Bauhaus
Langestraat 133-137
8000 Bruges
+32 50 34 10 93
[email protected]
www.bauhaus.be
13 Snuffel Hostel
Ezelstraat 42
8000 Bruges
+32 50 33 31 33
[email protected]
www.snuffel.be
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14 Jeugdherberg Europa
Baron Ruzettelaan 143
8310 Bruges (Assebroek)
+32 50 35 26 79
[email protected]
www.jeugdherbergen.be
15 Jeugdherberg
Herdersbrug
Lodewijk Coiseaukaai 46
8380 Bruges (Dudzele)
+32 50 59 93 21
[email protected]
www.jeugdherbergen.be
YOUTH AND GROUP
HOLIDAY CENTRES
16 De Karmel
Torhoutse Steenweg 406
8200 Bruges (Sint-Andries)
+32 50 38 04 84
[email protected]
www.dekarmel.be
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CARE AND MOBILITY AIDS
You need medical care while on holiday?
As a tourist in Flanders you can call
upon a regional service or independent
nurses who operate near your holiday
address. Contact a nursing service as
quickly as possible so that you can
discuss the possibilities and conditions
on time. A few big organisations that can
help you include:
> The Wit-Gele Kruis Kruis (White-Yellow
Cross) is a home nursing organization
with branches all over Flanders.
You can find the contact addresses per
province on www.wgk.be (in Dutch).
> The Flemish Association for Independent Nurses (VBZV) lists where you can
go for home nursing on the website
www.verplegingthuis.be (in Dutch).
You can contact a nurse directly to
discuss your concrete requests.
> Home nursing and other forms of
care can also be arranged via a local
or regional social service or joint
venture. Het Vlaams Agentschap Zorg
en Gezondheid (Flemish Agency Care
and Health) familiarises you with the
offerings via this website:
www.zorg-en-gezondheid.be
(in Dutch).
You need mobility aids while on holiday?
You need a hospital bed, hoist, scoot
mobile, etc. at your holiday address?
Then you can obtain your requirements
from a local lending service. Some
devices, usually lighter items, must be
collected; other items can be delivered to
and/or installed at your holiday address.
In Bruges, you can turn to one of the
lending services below. Not all mobility
aids are available in every lending service.
We advice you to contact them in
advance.
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Thuiszorgwinkel CM
(non-members pay an additional fee)
Legeweg 154, 8200 Sint-Andries (Bruges)
+32 50 32 80 20
www.thuiszorgwinkel.be
Medishop (Bond Moyson)
(non-members pay an additional fee)
Torhoutse Steenweg 221,
8200 Sint-Andries (Bruges)
+32 56 23 02 30
[email protected]
www.bondmoyson.be
TRAVELLING TOWARDS FLANDERS
By train
Eurostar, TGV & Thalys
ICE
In 1st class on Eurostar, TGV and Thalys,
there are one or more locations for
wheelchairs. This means you can travel
in comfort without having to move out
of your wheelchair. These positions
are alongside spacious toilets laid out
especially for wheelchair passengers. Ask
to have one of these locations allocated
to you when you make your booking.
The sales staff will reserve one for you,
subject to availability. So that these
facilities can be accessible to everyone,
Eurostar, Thalys and TGV provide special
rates so that wheelchair passengers and
their attendants can travel in first class
for a second class fare.
ICE trains (Brussels-Cologne-Frankfurt
connection) also provide facilities for
wheelchair travellers. However, in ICE
trains, these are in second class, near
special toilet facilities.
Facilities and assistance at stations
The main international stations comply
to high standards of accessibility
(elevators, escalators etc...), and offer
assistance service on request to facilitate
your arrival or departure.
For detailed information, booking and
assistance, go to: www.b-europe.com >
Practical > Travel preparation > Mobility
impaired passengers.
By Air
Antwerp Airport
Brussels Airport
Read more about travelling with a
reduced mobility on Antwerp Airport:
www.antwerp-airport.be > Passengers >
Passengers with reduced mobility.
reduced mobility on Brussels Airport:
www.brusselsairport.be > Passengers >
Special assistance.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport
reduced mobility on Charleroi Airport:
www.charleroi-airport.com >
Passengers > PRM.
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By Ferry
Travelling to Flanders by ferry is easy and
relaxing, with frequent departures, and
the chance to enjoy a meal, do a little
shopping – or just enjoy the cruise!
P&O Ferries - 08716 64 21 21
P&O sails from Dover to Calais in about
90 minutes, as well as offering a daily
overnight service from Hull straight into
Flanders at Zeebrugge (just 11 miles north
of Bruges)
Read more about travelling with
a reduced mobility on P&O Ferries:
www.poferries.com/en > Travelling with
us > Accessibility.
DFDS Seaways - 0871 574 7235
DFDS Seaways sails from Dover to both
Calais and Dunkirk. The services to Calais
take 90 minutes, and to Dunkirk, the
journey time is around 2 hours. From
Dunkirk, you’re just a few miles from
the border with Flanders, and around
45 minutes’ drive from the centre of
Ypres.
reduced mobility on DFDS Seaways:
www.dfdsseaways.co.uk > Customer
service > General Information >
Reduced mobility.
TRANSPORT AND PARKING IN FLANDERS
Parking
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Navigate and park
Free or paying?
Finding somewhere to park is a lot
easier using the website (in Dutch)
www.navigeerenparkeer.be.
This gives you a handy list of the parking
spaces reserved for people with a
disability. You can search and filter on a
map. You can even see the dimensions
and a photo of each place so that
you know whether it meets all your
requirements. This site also gives you
detailed instructions on how to locate
the reserved parking places on your GPS
device.
If you have a European parking card for
people with a disability, you can park for
free and for an unlimited period of time
in Bruges at:
> a designated parking place for people
with disabilities;
> parking places in the blue zone;
> paying parking places;
> the car parks at the edge of the city.
You only have to pay in the public car
parks operated by Interparking and
in the Kiss & Ride area at the station.
By train
You will find all the necessary information on traveling by train on www.
belgianrail.be/en > Customer Service >
Passengers with reduced mobility.
Belgian Rail provides assistance when
boarding or disembarking a train in
131 stations. Find out which stations offer
(free) assistance and how long in advance
you have to reserve on the website.
Make your request for assistance online
or by phone: +32 2 528 28 28.
Also find out about the discounts that
are available for Belgian Rail passengers
with a disability on the website.
By bus (De Lijn)
Bus
Dial-a-bus
The new De Lijn buses are equipped with
a low floor, ramp and hydraulic kneeling
device. The ramp can only be used safely
at an accessible (raised) stop. If you want
to take a regular bus, you must make a
reservation one day (24 hours) in advance
by phoning the dial-a-bus switchboard.
That way you can be sure that your ride
is wheelchair accessible.
The dial-a-bus service operates on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., on weekends
and holidays from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
There is room for one wheelchair user on
each dial-a-bus. If you want to reserve a
ride on the dial-a-bus in Flanders then
you must phone the switchboard at least
2 hours in advance.
The bus also includes places reserved
for people with reduced mobility. These
places are located at the front of the bus
near the driver and at the wheelchairaccessible door. They are marked with
pictograms.
You will find all the necessary
information on www.delijn.be/en >
Contact > Plan an accessible trip.
COLOPHON
Publisher
Peter De Wilde, VISITFLANDERS,
Grasmarkt 61, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Legal depot
D/2016/5635/31/4
Contact
[email protected]
More information
www.visitflanders.com/accessibility
Copyrights
Kris Jacobs, milo-profi, Michel Vaerewijck,
Jan D’Hondt, Jan Darthet
Design & layout
www.magelaan.be
Special thanks to
Inter and Visit Bruges
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