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INSPIRATIONAL BROCHURE 2014
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Looking for detailed information on Kortrijk and the Leie region or
do you fancy getting to know this fascinating area in an original
way? Then pop into the extraordinary, and surprising, Visitor Centre.
Historical cycle routes, tasty walks or practical museum information –
you’ll find all you need right here!
Kortrijk Tourism and the Visitor Centre for the Leie Region
Begijnhofpark
8500 Kortrijk
GPS: Houtmarkt
+32 (0)56 277840
[email protected]
www.tourismkortrijk.be
Opening times:
Weekdays
Saturday and Sunday
Holidays *
1 June – 31 August
1 September – 31 May
10.00 - 18.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00 *
* Closed on 1 and 2 November, 11 November and
from 24 December until 2 January
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Hello there!
Kortrijk is peaceful today, but centuries ago it was in turmoil. After all, ever since its emergence as a
Roman settlement, Cortoriacum has had much to endure. Yet despite frequent invasions and occupations, its inhabitants have repeatedly come out on top. On 11 July 1302 on the Groeningekouter,
the Flemish amateur army even defeated the seemingly invincible professional French cavalry.
More than seven centuries later, the Battle of the Golden Spurs continues to be widely celebrated.
Kortrijk 1302 imprints this single unforgettable day of battle in your memory. On the same location
you can also find the Visitor Centre for Kortrijk and the Leie Region. In fact you will realise that the
whole city is strewn with traces of the Middle Ages. They include the sturdy Broel Towers and the
elegant Belfry, the impressive Our Lady’s Church, the sober Saint Martin’s Church and the peaceful
Beguinage.
After the Middle Ages, the River Leie, and the linen and damask industry that grew up around it,
played the leading role. Successfully too! From the 18th century Kortrijk enjoyed fame as the world
centre for flax. Thanks to the creative entrepreneurship of its people, Kortrijk grew to become the
vibrant, economic heart of the region, while its traffic-free, chic shopping streets charm fashionistas
from near and far. It’s a reputation that will be maintained by K in Kortrijk, the brand new shopping
and residential complex.
There’s still more! The Groeninge City proudly boasts a superb collection of fascinating museums
and dynamic cultural centres, a wonderful terrace culture and irresistibly cosy popular festivals. Don’t
delay - (re)discover Kortrijk today!
See you soon!
Tourism Team Kortrijk
HELLO THERE! | 3
In the spotlight
Capita Selecta
Broel Museum
The portrait is one of the oldest forms of visual art and a recurring theme
throughout art history. Contemporary artists are still fascinated by it. But can
the portrait still excite private collectors? Do they still purchase contemporary
portraits and do the paintings depict the commissioner or rather the artist?
This exhibition, with masterpieces from collectors from the wider region,
proves that the portrait has not lost any of its fascination. The work of nationally and internationally renowned artists is interspersed with this art form.
This exhibition provides an interesting encounter between portraits from the
museum collection and those from private collectors.
Périod: 22 April - 28 September
The Kortrijk gift voucher
You can purchase the Kortrijk gift voucher from Tourism Kortrijk and at the
reception desk at K in Kortrijk. € 10, € 15 and € 25 vouchers are on sale.
Recipients can use them in over 300 stores and catering businesses in Kortrijk.
You can shop until you drop!
Site web: www.shop-in-kortrijk.be
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‘Metamorphosis of the city’
(Metamorfose van de stad) city walk
The new city walk doesn’t just take you past the city’s historical centre but
also pays tribute to the metamorphosis that Kortrijk is currently undergoing. There is a handy map including a brief description of all the places of
interest you encounter along the way. You can download an audio version
of the walk for your smartphone from www.toerismekortrijk.be. It reveals
some interesting facts and amusing anecdotes. The route is indicated by
rivets on the ground and will be available as of June 2014.
Kortrijk’s Occupation ‘14-‘18
(Kortrijk bezet 14 – 18)
From mid September you can visit the exhibition entitled ‘Kortrijk’s
Occupation ‘14-’18’ displayed in a side wing of the Kortrijk 1302 museum.
What events unfolded in Kortrijk during World War I? Witnesses recount
their stories. They had to endure requisitions, billeting, bombardments,
forced labour and strict regulations. Our common theme follows the
thrilling experiences of a spy in and around the station.
From 1 July you can follow the WWI trail. You can cycle or walk to places
that played a special role in The Great War. The soldiers’ club (Soldatenheim), the pigeon prison, where confiscated racing pigeons were locked up
to prevent them being used for spying, an airfield complete with its bunker,
the prisoner of war cells that were secretly bugged and more.
You can also play the exciting City Game about espionage on your tablet or
smartphone.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT | 5
TOP 10
of 2014
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Discovering
Kortrijk
Kortrijk is multi-faceted.
Groeninge city, heart of the Leie region, elegant shopping paradise,
purveyor of culture, south-facing terraces, flax centre of world renown,
city of innovation, creation and design … and so much more.
In short, it’s high time you experience Kortrijk and all its facets yourself!
If you don’t like half measures, or wasting time, but
still want to see all the highlights of Kortrijk, then
this is the list for you: 10 places you definitely must
visit!
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Broel Towers
The Beguinage site, the Artillery Tower, the Church of Our Lady and Count’s Chapel and the Saint-Martin’s Church
The Grote Markt, the Belfry and the City Hall
The Battle of the Golden Spurs
City walk ‘Metamorphosis of the city’
Exhibition Kortrijk’s occupation ’14 - ‘18
K in Kortrijk and the shopping streets
Buda Island: Buda Tower, Budascoop, Broel Museum, Budapark and Buda Factory
The banks of the Leie and seven new bridges
Rose Garden
A practical folder including a map shows all
locations!
6 | DISCOVERING KORTRIJK
Medieval City of
the Golden Spurs
Are you wondering where the Battle of the Golden Spurs actually took place? Do you
want to come face-to-face with the Groeninge Gate? Have you always fancied delving
into a medieval crypt? Kortrijk has historical buildings and monuments in excess. The
city has at least 200 protected examples. What do you think of the peaceful Beguinage
and the Belfort – unsurprisingly both UNESCO heritage sites - or the solid Broel Towers,
the lofty Artillery Tower or the elegant City Hall and its magnificent rooms? Romantics
can adore the aromatic herb garden in the sedate atmosphere of the Baggaertshof
or the intimate inner court of Our Lady’s Hospital. Curious historians can admire the
unique frescoes of various Counts in the Counts’ Chapel or look for signs of the Golden
Spurs in Our Lady’s Church. You’ll soon realise that Kortrijk is a feast for the eyes!
DISCOVERING KORTRIJK | 7
City of Innovation, Creation
and Design
While Kortrijk is rightly proud of its historical heritage, the Groeninge City does not hesitate to step into
the future. Not thoughtlessly, but well-considered. With complete respect for its glorious past, famous
architects and city planners are re-drawing the city. More or less the whole city is full of gems of
modern architecture. Their designs are consistent, sober, contemporary and detailed. It’s a feast for
the eyes for fans of architecture!
Overview map of modern architecture
Scattered throughout the city are pearls of modern architecture. Robbrecht & Daem are taking care of
a branch of a bank and the new shopping centre, bOb van Reeth is coordinating the Leie banks project
and Stéphane Beel is focusing on the Buda Tower. Take the brochure ‘Kortrijk – City of Architecture’
along with you and discover the most exciting building projects.
Map: € 2.50
Architecture walk
Thanks to its handy map, the ‘Architecturewalk’ takes you to the most stylish of Kortrijk’s many
buildings, squares and parks. Down attractive, newly developed lanes and in the most surprising
places, the best architectural gems will be unveiled and described. Along the 5 km route are plenty
of opportunities to take a break and find something to eat or drink.
Map: € 1.50
City on the water
The flax industry of the Golden River
The Leie’s slow current gave Kortrijk flax and worldwide fame. From here, the best
quality flax was exported to all corners of the globe. The river became known by the
English as the Golden River. And rightly so. After all, the secret lay in its golden waters.
Its sluggish current loosened the flax fibres from the other components of the stem,
and its low levels of calcium and iron worked wonders. Calcium would have hardened
the flax fibres, iron would have led to rust spots. Furthermore the necessary bacteria
were present for an optimal retting process. And the rest is history…
The banks of the Leie and 7 new bridges
The banks of the Leie and the course of the Old Leie are the place to be! The green
zone is ideal for young and old to enjoy some undisturbed peace. And in the middle
of a city! The banks bring you wonderfully close to the fresh water and the moored
pleasure craft, so that you can sit on one of the delightful terraces and almost feel the
water.
Around the site of the King Albert park with its now famous Skatebowl, next to the
Saint Amands Tower is the upgraded Diksmuidekaai, giving Kortrijk its own city beach
at the Buda Beach.
A new Leie needs new bridges. No fewer than seven imposing examples will shortly
give the city a new silhouette and bestow a clear, strong look. No boring or identical
copies, but seven distinctive bridges that will help both visitors and locals orientate
themselves. Sometimes majestic big city structures, at other times bold zigzags.
Shop until you drop
In Kortrijk, shopping is elevated to an art form. The elegant traffic-free shopping streets meander to
the Grote Markt and offer both exclusive luxury boutiques as well as budget-friendly fashion stores.
Looking and being looked at; both are experienced here!
The brand-new shopping centre, “K in Kortrijk” is located in the heart of the city centre. This imposing
architectural jewel houses no fewer than 80 shops!
Interested in more than fashion? Then scurry down to the Doorniksewijk, centre for delicatessens as
well as home and lifestyle accessories. In the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe street you can find plenty of beautiful
objects. You could even pick up a unique antique here.
If you prefer shopping in the fresh air, get down to the market! Markets are in the city centre every
Monday morning (Grote Markt, Doorniksestraat and Schouwburgplein), Friday afternoon (SintAmandsplein, from 15.00) and on Tuesday morning in Bissegem (parking Rietput).
Three impressive shopping centres can be found in the city: K in Kortrijk, Ring Shopping Noord and
Bouwcentrum Pottelberg.
The Kortrijk gift voucher
You can purchase the Kortrijk gift voucher from Tourism Kortrijk and at
the reception desk at K in Kortrijk. € 10, € 15 and € 25 vouchers are on
sale. Recipients can use them in over 300 stores and catering businesses
in Kortrijk.
You can shop until you drop!
Website: www.shop-in-kortrijk.be
By car
Kortrijk is easily and quickly reached via the E17,
A19 and E403. The Ring around Kortrijk, the R8,
will bring you to your destination in no time at
all.
Websites: www.kortrijk.be/kortrijkbereikbaar /
www.parko.be (parking information)
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Accessing
Kortrijk
Kortrijk is easily and quickly accessible, by
car, bike, public transport or even by boat.
By boat
By train...
Thanks to numerous rail links you can easily
reach the centre.
Website: www.belgianrail.be
By bus
Both in the city and its outskirts, De Lijn guarantees smooth bus connections.
Website: www.delijn.be
By bicycle
The many excellently laid out cycle paths that
wind through and round the city guarantee a
safe and healthy trip.
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Visit Kortrijk in an original way? From 1 April to
31 October you can moor up to 10 consecutive
days at the jetty located on the Guido Gezellepad and the Handelskaai. From 1 November
to 31 March you can moor for a longer period.
Please contact the harbor master on the boat
Ghidan.
Website: www.toerismekortrijk.be
By plane
Brussels Airport, the national airport, is about
100 km away from Kortrijk, Ostend Airport is
about 70 km away while Kortrijk-Wevelgem
Airport is only 15 minutes by car from Kortrijk.
Good motorway connections link all of them
with Kortrijk, while Brussels Airport and Ostend
Airport can easily be reached by train.
Websites:
Brussels airport: www.brusselsairport.be
Ostend: www.ost.aero
Kortrijk-Wevelgem: www.kortrijkairport.be
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Places of Interest
From the sturdy Broel Towers and the stately Belfort to Kortrijk
1302 or by getting your breath back in one of the many city parks.
Whatever you fancy, time is too short – there is just too much to see,
experience and enjoy.
Guided walks
You can wander around by yourself of course, but a guided walk will help everything
make more sense! A city tour lets you discover the most important monuments from
Kortrijk’s history. You will visit the historic rooms of the Town Hall with its superb fireplaces and wall paintings. At the Grote Markt you will stop for a moment at the Belfort,
where Manten and Kalle strike the hour. A hundred metres further and you enter an
oasis of calm and quiet in the middle of the city centre, the unique Sint-Elisabeth beguinage. You will walk down the winding cobbled streets between the whitewashed
houses. In the nearby thirteenth century Church of Our Lady with its sumptuous
interior, you will undoubtedly visit the fascinating Counts Chapel. Your visit ends at the
majestic Broel Towers, the sole remains of the city’s earliest settlement.
Guide:
You can request a guide from Kortrijk Tourism.
Maximum 25 people per guide.
Price per guided tour: € 70 (2 hours) or € 105 (3 hours)
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Beguinage
Monuments and heritage
Within Kortrijk today are about 200 protected buildings and monuments, two of
which have a UNESCO world heritage title. Additionally there are around a hundred
valuable façades. A large number of statues, mills and landscapes make up this
heritage.
The sober beguinage, not surprisingly a UNESCO world heritage site, is a wonderfully quiet oasis right in the busy city centre. It’s a place to experience some inner
peace. Around the Saint Matthew Chapel (1464) you can find about 40 small, 17th
century, baroque houses, the Saint Anna Hall with its octagonal winding staircase and
the house of the Grootjuffrouw. In the chapel, the Dutch organ from 1678 is one of
the oldest and most authentic examples of its kind. In the Saint Anna room (SintAnnazaal) you will find the new experience centre (open mid June). The ‘béguinage’
phenomenon has been interpreted afresh using a mixture of authentic heritage and
modern media techniques. Step inside the Beguinage, stroll past the houses and
discover how time has stopped still for centuries.
Location: Begijnhof
Opening times: Summer 7.00 to 21.00; winter 7.00 to 20.00.
Opening times chapel en Visitor Centre: weekdays from 13.00 to 17.00;
Saturday and Sunday from 12.00 to 17.00; Closed on Mondays and holidays.
Our Lady’s Church and
the Count’s Chapel
The first bricks in this church’s long history were laid in the 13th
century. The west façade, nave and transept still remain from the
early Gothic collegiate church. The two towers were constructed at
the end of the 13th century, while the chancel dates from the 14th
century. After the battle of Westrozebeke in 1382, most of the church
was rebuilt. In the 17th century its interior was decorated in rich,
baroque style. In 1370, Count Lodewijk van Maele had the Count’s
Chapel built as his personal mausoleum. This chapel has been
equipped with a new touch screen that relates the history of the
chapel, offers an overview of the magnificent wall paintings of the
Counts of Flanders, and provides background on the statue of Saint
Catherine (a recognised masterpiece!).
Today the church contains a number of important treasures such as
Antoon Van Dijck’s Raising of the Cross. The golden spurs hanging
from the ceiling are replicas.
Saint-Michael’s Church
This church, commissioned by the Jesuits, was built between 1607 and 1611 to replace the 14th-century Chapel
of the Holy Ghost. It is a basilica-like church with three
naves, a semicircular chancel and two mighty towers. The
style is late-Gothic. In 1947, a chapel with three domes
was added to the church in which the statue of Our Lady
of Groeninge is venerated.
Location: Sint-Michielsplein
Opening times: Every day from 9.30 to 20.00, on Monday
to 18.30, on Sunday from 8.30 to 10.00 and 18.30 to 20.00.
Our Lady’s Hospital
Kortrijk is the city where you can still experience the rough Middle Ages with a visit to
the sturdy Broel Towers, the impressive Our Lady’s Church or the sober Beguinage.
Broel Towers
These solid medieval towers are the only remnants of the city’s original walls and over
the years have become the symbol of the city. The southern or Speye Tower (1385)
was part of the reinforced fortifications of the Count’s castle. The northern or Ingelborch Tower (1413), was built for primitive artillery defence.
Location: Deken Zegerplein
Opening times: Weekdays 8.00 to 18.00, Saturday 9.00 to 18.00,
Sunday 11.00 to 18.00. Closed to visitors during services.
This hospital was probably founded at the beginning of
the 13th century. Via the monumental gate within its 17th
century facade you reach a courtyard where you have the
feeling that time has stood still. A place to cherish.
Location: Broelkaai
Opening times: Visit the Broel Towers with a guide.
Saint Martin’s Church
Location: Budastraat 37
Opening times: The church is open every day, 9.30 to
12.00 and 14.30 to 16.00. Closed to visitors during services.
The new city walk doesn’t just take you past the city’s historical centre but also pays
tribute to the metamorphosis that Kortrijk is currently undergoing. There is a handy
map including a brief description of all the places of interest you encounter along
the way. You can download an audio version of the walk for your smartphone from
www.toerismekortrijk.be. It reveals some interesting facts and amusing anecdotes.
The route is indicated by rivets on the ground and will be available as of June 2014.
Belfry
This UNESCO world heritage gem dates from the 13th century. The Belfry is a remnant
of the medieval cloth hall and contains a 48-bell carillon. At the top you can see Mercurius, god of commerce, and the famous bell-ringers Manten and Kalle. A real must!
Location: Grote Markt
Opening times: Visit the Belfry with a guide.
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City Hall
The 16th century façade of the late-gothic renaissance style City Hall is embellished
with sculptures of the Counts of Flanders. Inside you can find the beautiful Aldermen’s
hall and the impressive Council Chamber with sculpted chimneys. Admire too the
stained glass windows, the frescoes and the remarkable topographical maps. In the
Gothic Hall is a modern fresco by Jan van Imschoot, depicting the Battle of the Gulden
Spurs.
Location: Grote Markt 54
Opening times: Visit the City Hall in July and August on Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday and Sunday, from 15.00 to 17.00.
This church dates back to the 12th century and was converted many
times over. There is a great harmony inside the church between
works of art that are centuries old and the modern interior design.
Some of the church’s treasures include the 16th century Sacrament
Towers, the Pentecost Triptych by Bernard de Rijckere (1587) and the
timeless 21st century altar, ambo and podium. The professionally
designed treasury exhibits priceless church garments and silver from
the 16th to the 19th century. We recommend a visit to the “Kelderke
Gods” (God’s Basement) place of worship.
Location: Sint-Maartenskerkstraat
Opening times: Weekdays 9.00 to 18.00, Saturday and Sunday 10.00
to 18.00, ( from 1 October to 31 March to 17.00). Closed to visitors
during services.
Baggaertshof
The Baggaertshof was established in 1638 by Joossine
Baggaert, who set up thirteen houses for poor women.
These tiny houses, together with the chapel, surround a
rectangular courtyard where you can enjoy a herb garden
with more than 200 varieties of herbs.
Location: Sint-Jansstraat 37
Opening times: Open from 14.00 to 18.00, during the
winter until 17.00. Closed on Monday, Friday and public
holidays
Mills
Any lover of mills will get a warm feeling when admiring these fine examples: the unique little flax-turning windmill ‘Preetjes molen’ in
Heule, the impressive mill and bakery complex ‘Vannestes Molen’ and the historically important ‘Hoogmolen Aalbeke’. The mills turn their
sails at least once every month. More details in the brochure ‘Molenkaart’ (Map of Mills).
Preetjes Molen
Medieval crypt
Groeninge Gate and Monument
The Groeninge Monument, the work of Godfried Devreese,
was erected on the site of the Groeningekouter. The gilded
bronze monument portrays the Virgin of Flanders, the symbol of fiercely fought freedom. She triumphantly raises one
arm, while keeping a roaring lion at bay with the other. The
nearby Groeninge Gate was raised in 1908 to commemorate
the victory of 1302.
Location: Plein
Artillery Tower
The Artillery Tower dates from the Battle of the Golden Spurs
when it contained a strategically important well. It safeguarded a sluice that maintained the water level in the moat
around the ramparts. Later, when the city ramparts were
destroyed at the end of the 14th century, it stored cannons
and gunpowder. A dangerous combination, because one
spark could have blown up everything!
Location: next to Our Lady’s Church
Opening times: Visit the Artillery Tower with a guide
This crypt was discovered in 1955 during the construction of
a supermarket at the corner of the Grote Markt. Dating from
the late 12th century, it consists of one of the city’s first foundation stones. The patrician’s houses point to the wealth of
the inhabitants living in the immediate vicinity of the cloth
hall. The typical Roman arches rest on heavy pillars. In 1983
this precious gem became a protected monument.
“Preetjes Molen” is a flax scutching windmill, built in 1866 by Ivo Deprez. Not only is this windmill the only one left of its kind in the region, in fact, it is the only flax scutching windmill in all of Europe. Moreover, it is also proof of the former boom in the flax industry within
the Leie Valley.
Location: Hoge Dreef, 8501 Heule
Opening times: Every third Sunday of the month from April to November from 14.00 -17.00.
Admission: € 1
Vannestes Molen
Location: Grote Markt - Doorniksestraat
Opening times: Visit the Medieval Crypt with a guide
Location: Abdijmolenweg, 8510 Marke
Opening times: 12 April - 14 September: open on Saturday and Sunday, 14.00 – 17.30. Closed on Easter and Sinksen.
Admission: adults and students € 1, children 6-12 years € 0.50, children – 6 years: free.
Saint Anthony’s Church and
the Cave of Lourdes
Hoogmolen Aalbeke
The Church of Saint Anthony (1874) of the Passionist Order,
renowned for Father Isidoor’s grave, was constructed in a
poor workers’ district. It is the church of the common man, a
site of popular devotion. Its restrained neo-Roman architecture stands in stark contrast to its ornate neo-Gothic interior.
No visit to Kortrijk is complete without dropping in at the
Cave of Lourdes.
Location: Wandelingstraat 33 - Veldstraat
Opening times: Every day from 7.30 to 18.00 (from 1 November to 1 April until 17.00).
Location: Luignestraat, 8511 Aalbeke
Closed for restoration works.
War monuments
Throughout the city are places commemorating the victims of war, where you can be quiet and reflective. The impressive group of
statues making up the National Leie Monument has adorned the renewed King Albert park since 1957. The bronze sculpture of Leopold
III atop a horse and surrounded by soldiers is definitely eye-catching. In the Gentsesteenweg is the Newfoundland Memorial, a bronze
caribou perched on a rock. It was erected to honour the soldiers of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment who fell during the First World
War. The monument at the foot of the Belfry in the Grote Markt, which honours the First World War, was created by Godfried Devreese.
You can find a remembrance monument in each village of Kortrijk.
Kortrijk’s Occupation ‘14-‘18
(Kortrijk bezet 14 – 18)
Museums
The Battle of the Golden Spurs or life in the flax region. Ancient or contemporary art. You cannot visit Kortrijk without
taking a tour through Kortrijk 1302, the Broel Museum or the Flax Museum, expected to open in the autumn of 2014.
Each is a unique location with its own history.
Broel Museum
The Broel Museum welcomes you into the heart of a beautiful mansion that dates back to the 18th century and is located
on the Buda Island right next to the Broel Tower. You will discover visual and applied arts created in the Kortrijk region
from the 16th century to the present day. In its presentation of “Fluisterende Wolken” (Whispering Clouds), the museum
abandons chronology. Works from different periods are juxtaposed in order to create new and surprising meanings. The
museum regularly organises temporary exhibitions that home in on the current trends in the visual arts and the world of
design. From April to mid September, the museum will display surprising contemporary art from private collections.
Location: Broelkaai 6
Opening times and admission: www.broelmuseum.be
Contact: [email protected] / www.broelmuseum.be / +32 (0)56 277780
Kortrijk 1302
You are whisked back to that famous day in 1302, the Battle of the Golden Spurs, which was fought on the Groeningekouter. You get to know the heroes and the footmen and hear the weapons clashing, you search high and low for the
golden spurs. In short, you are at the heart of the action and find an answer to all your questions. Was Jan Breydel involved
in the fighting? Where was the Lion of Flanders? And what did Conscience think of it? You won’t miss a detail! Kortrijk 1302
also makes a great family outing. Young and old alike can explore 1302 from corner to corner in an exciting, active, fun and
educational way.
Location: Houtmarkt (GPS) - Begijnhofpark
Opening times: From 1 June until 31 August from 10.00 to 18.00, weekends and holidays from 10.00 to 17.00.
From 1 September to 31 May from 10.00 to 17.00 on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
Closed on Monday. Closed on 1, 2 and 11 November and from 24 December until 2 January 2015.
Admission: Adults: € 6 (audio guide included); groups and seniors 65+: € 4; < 26 years: € 1; children < 12 years: free.
Contact: [email protected] / www.kortrijk1302.be /+32 (0)56 277850
From mid September you can visit the exhibition entitled ‘Kortrijk’s Occupation ‘14-’18’ displayed in a side wing of the Kortrijk 1302 museum. What events
unfolded in Kortrijk during World War I? Witnesses recount their stories. They
had to endure requisitions, billeting, bombardments, forced labour and strict
regulations. Our common theme follows the thrilling experiences of a spy in
and around the station.
From 1 July you can follow the WWI trail. You can cycle or walk to places
that played a special role in The Great War. The soldiers’ club (Soldatenheim),
the pigeon prison, where confiscated racing pigeons were locked up to
prevent them being used for spying, an airfield complete with its bunker, the
prisoner of war cells that were secretly bugged and more. You can also play
the exciting City Game about espionage on your tablet or smartphone.
The Béguinage experience centre
The new experience centre of the St. Elisabeth Béguinage is housed in the
St. Anna room. The Saint Anna room with its octagonal stair turret, situated
in the middle of the Kortrijk Béguinage, is still being restored. The ‘béguinage’
phenomenon has been interpreted afresh with a mixture of authentic heritage and modern media techniques. It looks beyond the traditional image of
the pious beguines and instead depicts one of an autonomous community of
strong, independent women, who balanced on the edge of the worldly and
the divine. An audio guide is available for your visit to the béguinage and the
experience centre. The experience centre is expected to open mid June 2014.
On presentation of your trainticket to Kortrijk you get a discount in Kortrijk 1302 and the Broelmuseum.
Bakery Museum
Flax Museum
This stone mill from 1841 ground not only grain but also
pressed flax seed to obtain linseed oil. The mill and bakery
museum ‘From Grain to Pastry’ explains the whole process
clearly. You get to know the four stages of a baker’s trade:
the bakery, the banquet bakery, the biscuit and chocolate
department, and ice-cream preparation. On the first floor
various types of mills and grinding machines are displayed.
It’s enough to make you start licking your lips in anticipation!
The Flax Museum closed its doors for the very last time on 2 December 2012.
Preparations are currently underway to move the museum to its new location
in the Noordstraat. This means that it is no longer possible to visit the museum
or the old building. The new museum is expected to open in the autumn of
2014.
Location: Vannestes Mill, Abdijmolenweg, 8510 Marke
Opening times: from 12 April to 14 September on Saturday
and Sunday, from 14.00 to 17.30.
Admission: Adults and students : € 1, children from 6 to 12:
€ 0.50; children < 6: free
The Buda Factory (Budafabriek)
Modern architecture
Leie banks and bridges
Deepening and widening the Leie has resulted in a series of new
bridges and a pleasant walking and cycling zone along the river.
Buda Tower
Architect Stéphane Beel has succeeded in giving the old brewery
a contemporary look. This old industrial building now has a new
cultural role. Stéphane Beel added a glazed zone for staircases and
lifts to the old Tack Tower.
Location: Korte Kapucijnenstraat
Opening times: Visit the Buda Tower with a guide
Skatebowl
This immense, impressive American-style Skatebowl is unique in
the Benelux and is a popular hang-out for young people.
Location: Ijzerkaai
The former Desmet-Dejaeghere textile factory has been converted into a creative space
known as the Buda Factory. This space will become the factory of the future, a place where
designers, artists, students and entrepreneurs will work side-by-side. Responsibility for
renovating the old building was assumed by the architectural firm of Flemish Government
Architect Peter Swinnen. A pentagonal addition was built onto the street side of the building
in order to increase its visibility. The 3,000 square-metre factory has space for exhibitions,
workshops and company product presentations. It represents the final phase of Buda Island’s
urban renewal project.
Location: Ijzerkaai
The Level
This building’s design was created by the Kortrijk firm AVDK Architecten Vande Kerckhove.
‘The Level’ is a 3D Competence Centre and is home to the Digital Arts and Entertainment
course by Howest. To afford the building a more powerful look, a new roof space was conceived on the existing building. Rotating the new section creates an angled façade, which is
fitted with a LED screen so that ‘The Level’ can promote its virtues to the outside world.
Location: Botenkopersstraat
Visitor Centre for the Leie Region
Alongside the former Groeninge Abbey is a contemporary complex where modern architecture and historic buildings are integrated perfectly. This remarkable hall houses Kortrijk
Tourism, the Visitor Centre and Kortrijk 1302.
Location: Begijnhofpark
Opening times:
K in Kortrijk
This new shopping centre was designed by Robbrecht en Daem
Architects and is the largest building project in Kortrijk in the last
hundred years. A large interior patio with a glass roof is at the heart
of this three-storey shopping complex. Alongside rises a 12-floor
residential tower.
Location: Steenpoort 2
Hospital wing
The Our Lady campus on the Academic Hospital AZ Groeninge is a superb example of modern architecture in Kortrijk. With its impressive and innovative building
in the shape of a ship, the building stretches out over the old Leie.
Location: Reepkaai 4
New streets, squares and housing projects
From the Grote Markt to the Veemarkt, the Pradopark to the new Doorniksewijk
tunnel, Kortrijk is changing before your eyes as numerous new squares and
projects rise up. It means that the inner city is a pleasant place to walk, for locals
and visitors.
Weekdays
10.00 - 18.00
10.00 - 17.00
Saturday and Sunday 10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00
Holidays *
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00 *
.
AZ Groeninge
The brand new modules of this fusion hospital are being built in phases up to
2018. The low-rise building and numerous patios ensure daylight and integrate
beautifully into the landscape. The building is surrounded by greenery.
Location: President Kennedylaan
DesignX50 n°4
Interieur
Cemetery
A cemetery in harmony with the landscape, this unique creation by
the Italian Bernardo Secchi consists of twelve plateaus that follow the
slope of the terrain. It’s a new concept for a cemetery.
Location: Ambassadeur Baertlaan
The biannual international ‘Interieur’ exhibition takes place in the renovated Kortrijk Xpo and is
a meeting place for numerous design experts from all over the world. A place to discover new
concepts by today’s leading companies and future talent.
Brochure: € 12
Location: Kortrijk Xpo, Doorniksesteenweg 216
Period: Mid October (2014,2016 etc.)
Innovative companies
Kortrijk and its region are well-known for their innovative and ground-breaking companies. The new Evolis
industrial district is committed to quality and sustainable businesses.
Design Week Kortrijk /Week van het Ontwerpen
De Coene Artwork
Company
Among connoisseurs, De Coene
is the quintessence of design. In
the 20s and 30s, the De Coene
Company worked with a host
of artists to produce Art Deco
furniture. The end products
were acclaimed worldwide. This
Kortrijk company with European
fame developed Art Nouveau and Art Deco furniture, while also
specializing in the manufacture of wooden rafters and total designs
and layouts.
In this fourth edition of “DesignX50”, Design Region Kortrijk shines a new light on 50 design products, all
designed and put on the market within the broad area surrounding Kortrijk. They are perfect examples of the
economy of the region and where the region wants to go.
Design Week Kortrijk has evolved to become an unmissable event for all those who have been
bitten by the design, engineering and architecture bugs: whether they are professionals, students
(in spe) or the initiated.
Location: The Buda Factory
Period: end of June 2014
Architecture walk
Thanks to its handy map, the ‘Architecturewalk’ takes you to the most stylish of Kortrijk’s
many buildings, squares and parks. Down attractive, newly developed lanes and in the most
surprising places, the best architectural gems will be unveiled and described. Along the 5 km
route are plenty of opportunities to take a break and find something to eat or drink.
Map: € 1.50
Walk ‘Metamorphosis of a city’
This new guided walk combines a trip to the Buda art island with a visit to the Broel Museum and lets you see
that Creation, Innovation and Design is the norm for Kortrijk.
Guide:
You can request a guide from Kortrijk Tourism
Price per guided tour: € 70 (2 hours) or € 105 (3 hours.)
Study programmes
The colleges of Kortrijk offer many unique, innovative study programs. They include industrial product design,
digital design & media, entertainment marketing and applied architecture.
Plein
Parks and Gardens
Kortrijk boasts an abundance of green spaces and cosy parks where it’s lovely to chill
out. Picnic, chat, people-watch or just enjoy the sunshine!
The free brochure ‘Green Kortrijk’ describes the 29 green areas both in the city centre
and its municipalities.
King Albert park and the new Leie banks
Recently King Leopold III and his horse gaze over an open park and the renewed Leie
banks. The park, which is bordered by the lowered river banks, forms the transition
between the city centre and the outskirts of the city, and is the ideal halting-place for
cyclists and walkers. Thanks to this design, the 100-year-old Caucasian wingnut tree
has a prime position. In and around the Skatebowl, the whoops of young, ambitious
skaters breathe extra life into the area.
Location: King Albertpark
Green area Marionetten, the Libel and Hof te Coucx
This area for quiet recreation, which spans 60 ha, connects the Kennedy woods
with the city border woods, which are currently under development, and is an ideal
environment where plants and animals can thrive. The Libel (dragonfly), a multifunctional pavilion offering panoramic views, stands on the highest point and gives you
wonderful views of the beautiful scenic area as well as the towers of the city below.
With a wingspan of 37 metres and height of 6 metres, you can’t miss it. A footpath
even wanders around its body!
The “Hof te Coucx” visitor centre is the ideal starting point for a journey of discovery
within the city’s green landscape. A few walking routes depart from here, and route
maps can also be found here. A volunteer will happily give you a little information
about the region. Regular exhibitions are also held in the Visitors’ Centre.
Location: Bosstraat
Opening times hof te Coucx: Sunday from 14.30 to 17.00.
From 1 March to 1 November, Sunday from 14.30 to 16.30.
The Plein looks peaceful today, but it’s had a turbulent past. In the 17th century 300
houses had to give way for the construction of a citadel and barracks. In the middle
of the military buildings was a drill ground square, the “plein” as we know it now. Today it’s an oasis of serenity, with foliage tunnels, promenades and sparkling fountains.
The central podium with its two stands regularly creates ambience. Design was by
the Wirtz agency, which was established by Jacques Wirtz.
Location: Plein
Budapark
The Buda park is Kortrijk’s new tourist attraction. People of all ages can relax here in
the beautiful setting of the Leie river. In July and August, the Buda park turns into a
beach with a sunbathing area and a bar so that locals and tourists alike can enjoy the
sunshine to the full. Because of the dangerous undercurrent, swimming in the Leie is,
however, prohibited.
Location: IJzerkaai
Rose garden
Winner Award ‘Garden of Excellence’
The rose garden is situated at the heart of the historical green of ’t Hooghe Castle’s
park. This park, of over three hectares in size and more than 125 years old, includes
several remarkable trees. In 1959, a section of the park was turned into a rosarium.
The rose garden includes an experimental garden, a demonstration garden and a
historical garden.
In the experimental garden, over 100 new rose creations from European breeders are
planted every year, and judged by a professional jury. These new roses are monitored
for two years, and the best rose is given the “Golden Rose” prize.
The demonstration garden displays around 200 rose varieties which have proven to
be of good quality and are currently available commercially.
The historical garden shows how the rose has evolved over the centuries.
Location: Kasteel ’t Hooghe, Doorniksesteenweg 218
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Activities
By foot, by bike, by car, or even by boat, Kortrijk unfolds in every
possible way. Whether you discover it alone or with a group, with or
without a guide, or rather more earnestly, you are guaranteed a great
time. Drop in first at the wonderful Visitor Centre, where all the fun
starts. You can pick up walking and cycling maps, create your own
cycling network route, and get informed about everything the city
has to offer. And that’s certainly a lot. Bowling, minigolf, folk games,
swimming, carting, skating, wall-climbing and endless shopping
and snooping in the exclusive shop windows. Or are you more of a
culture vulture? If so, Kortrijk’s definitely the place for you. The choice
is as varied as the programme. Whether it’s a refined evening in the
beautifully renovated theatre, discovering new talent in the concert
club, or watching the latest movie, one thing’s for sure: you will run
out of time to do everything!
Cycling
With your own favourite bike or a rented one? Kortrijk’s
cycling tracks are connected to a vast network of junctions. Or why not kill two birds with one stone and try
out the culinary route?
Cycling routes
Fancy discovering the nicest spots in and around
Kortrijk? These cycling routes will take you on a giant
voyage of discovery!
The Marcel Kint cycling route is a circuit that winds between Zwevegem
and Kortrijk. It allows you to enjoy the gently rolling landscape in
Zwevegem and the newly constructed Leie riverbanks in Kortrijk. The
route literally and physically connects you with the history of Marcel
Kint, as the ‘Flandrien van Zwevegem’ and the Kortrijk bicycle builder.
Distance: 30 km
Map: free
Start: Tourism Kortrijk / Visitor Centre for the Leie Region
Goedendag cycling route
Naturally, this cycling route starts at Kortrijk 1302 before
leaving the Golden Spurs district via the Leie in the direction of the De Gavers greenbelt in Harelbeke. Alongside
the canal Bossuit-Kortrijk you can take a break to get
some fresh air in the Argendaal Woods. There’s something for everyone!
Distance: 45 km
Map: € 2
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The Marcel Kint cycling route
Cycling network map
The most attractive and safest cycle tracks in West Flanders have been
connected into a network of junctions. Where two or more cycle tracks
cross, there is a cycle junction. In this way, 200 numbered junctions have
been selected in the Leie region. Armed with these junction numbers
you can combine them to devise your own personal cycle route.
Puzzling has never been such fun!
Cycle network maps: € 6
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Cycle hire
Left your bike at home? Don’t worry, in Kortrijk you can easily rent one!
Cycle Centre Mobiel vzw
A large assortment of bikes for hire (bikes for riding in the urban or rural environments, tandems,
scooters, etc.)
Location: Cycle Centre Mobiel, Minister Tacklaan 57
Opening times: Weekdays from 7.00 to 18.50, Saturday from 10.00 to 17.50.
Closed on Sundays and holidays.
Contact: [email protected] / www.mobiel.be / +32 (0)56 249910
City-Mobiel
A limited number of cycles for hire, and secure cycle sheds during opening hours,
Location: Veemarkt 56-58
Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 to 17.50. Closed on Monday, Sundays and holidays.
Contact: +32 (0)475 533061
Kortrijk Tourism
A limited number of cycles for hire.
Cycle Point
The Cycle Point at the railway station is a blessing for every
cyclist! The bike stalls are carefully monitored, you can rent a bike
nearby and commuting cyclists with a breakdown can have repairs done in record time. Small repairs can even be done while
you wait, allowing you to get home safely.
More information: Cycle Centre Mobiel, Minister Tacklaan 57
Opening times: Weekdays from 7.00 to 18.50, Saturday from
10.00 to 17.50.
Closed on Sundays and holidays
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Location: Begijnhofpark
Contact: [email protected] / www.tourismkortrijk.be / +32 (0)56 277840
Opening times:
Weekdays
Saturday and Sunday
Holidays *
10.00 - 18.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00 *
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Walking
Rather stay with both feet firmly on the ground? If so, Kortrijk can still surprise
you. You can set off on your own, follow a guide, or regularly stop and refresh
yourself with something sweet. It’s just a case of replenishing your energy
reserves.
WALKING ROUTES
The new city walk doesn’t just take you past the city’s historical centre but also
pays tribute to the metamorphosis that Kortrijk is currently undergoing. There
is a handy map including a brief description of all the places of interest you encounter along the way. You can download an audio version of the walk for your
smartphone from www.toerismekortrijk.be. It reveals some interesting facts and
amusing anecdotes. The route is indicated by rivets on the ground and will be
available as of June 2014.
Architecturewalk
‘10,000 steps’ through Kortrijk
Thanks to its handy map, the ‘Architecturewalk’ takes you to the most stylish of
Kortrijk’s many buildings, squares and parks. Down attractive, newly developed
lanes and in the most surprising places, the best architectural gems will be
unveiled and described. Along the 5 km route are plenty of opportunities to take
a break and find something to eat or drink.
By walking 10,000 steps a day you will feel fitter and healthier. That’s a good
enough reason for Kortrijk Tourism to develop a walk that takes exactly 10,020
steps. So you can work on your fitness at the same time as discovering the highlights of Kortrijk one by one: Kortrijk 1302, the Broel Towers, the Skatebowl, the
Groeninge Gate and the Beguinage. Culturally responsible yet ultra-healthy!
The route will be available as of May 2014.
Distance: 5 km
Map: € 1.50
Distance: 7.5 km
Map: € 1.50
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Walking network ‘Land van Mortagne’
Within the almost-rectangle formed by Bellegem, Zwevegem, Bossuit and
Spiere-Helkijn, you will find the most beautiful walking paths which are connected to a larger network of over 150 kilometres in length. Where two or
more paths cross one another, a crossroad is created. The “Land van Mortagne”
walking network has more than 120 crossroads! This allows you to plan your
own walking route within this paradise for recreational walking, granting you
gorgeous panoramas and lovely bits of nature. Who could ask for more?
Map: € 6
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Argendaal footpath
Discover the undulating, panoramic landscape of Bellegem that juts out to the south of Kortrijk in between
the Leie and the Schelde. The Argendaal forest with its castle and farm is the beautiful destination of this route,
which also takes in country lanes, charming chapels and stately farms.
Distance: 13,4 km
Map: € 2
Start: Doornikserijksweg Bellegem in the Argendaal forest
Aalbeke, journey through the village
In the renewed village centre of Aalbeke twelve colourful ceramic tiles created by the artist Peter de Graaff
have been incorporated in the street scene. Each tile reveals something about Aalbeke, from its ancient and
more recent history. The ceramic tiles are suitably dispersed around the village and make the walk a fascinating
journey through Aalbeke.
Distance: 1,25 km
Map: € 1
Start: Sint-Corneliuskerk, Aalbekeplaats
Living memories
Elderly people with dementia should have the opportunity to participate in daily life in Aalbeke. This walk was
developed by the Woonzorgcentrum De Weister with this in mind. Four circuits each spanning four kilometres
take you past the loveliest spots Aalbeke has to offer.
Map:€ 1
Start: Woonzorgcentrum De Weister, Lijsterstraat 2, Aalbeke
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Guided tours
A city tour lets you discover the most important monuments
from Kortrijk’s history. You will visit the historic rooms of the
Town Hall with its superb fireplaces and wall paintings. At the
Grote Markt you will stop for a moment at the Belfort, where
Manten and Kalle strike the hour. A hundred metres further and
you enter an oasis of calm and quiet in the middle of the city
centre, the unique Sint-Elisabeth beguinage. You will walk down
the winding cobbled streets between the whitewashed houses.
In the nearby thirteenth century Church of Our Lady with its
sumptuous interior, you will undoubtedly visit the fascinating
Counts Chapel. Your visit ends at the majestic Broel Towers, the
sole remains of the city’s earliest settlement.
Guide:
You can request a guide from Kortrijk Tourism.
Price per guided tour: € 70 (2 hours) or € 105 (3 hours)
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Events
Every day there’s always something happening in Kortrijk. So surf to the
website below and make a note of the best events in your agenda.
Website: www.uitinkortrijk.be
Capita Selecta
The portrait is one of the oldest forms of visual art and a recurring
theme throughout art history. Contemporary artists are still fascinated
by it. But can the portrait still excite private collectors? Do they still
purchase contemporary portraits and do the paintings depict the commissioner or rather the artist?
This exhibition, with masterpieces from collectors from the wider region, proves that the portrait has not lost any of its fascination. The work
of nationally and internationally renowned artists is interspersed with
this art form. This exhibition provides an interesting encounter between
portraits from the museum collection and those from private collectors.
Period: 22 April - 28 September
Paasfoor (Easter Fair)
With its sensational attractions, sweet things to make you lick your lips,
and contagious ambience, the Kortrijk Paasfoor has no equal. Every year
it promises young and old an unforgettable time.
Sinksen
For two days the whole city falls under the spell of this city
festival, and you can wander from surprising act to amazing
spectacle, while stopping now and again at one of the many
terraces. A must!
Period: 8 and 9 June
Design Week Kortrijk / Week van
het Ontwerpen
Design Week Kortrijk has evolved to become an
unmissable event for all those who have been bitten by
the design, engineering and architecture bugs: whether
they are professionals, students (in spe) or the initiated.
Period: end of June 2014
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This unique one-night festival takes a different form each year. Last year Kortrijk Congé amazed
everyone with Belgium’s first ‘filefestival’ (traffic jam festival). This year the organisers (BUDA arts
centre, De Kreun & npo Wit.h in association with the City of Kortrijk) challenge all creative citizens
to build a temporary, conceivable, alternative parallel city. This new city will be open on Saturday
12 and Sunday 13 July to 2,000 ‘residents’/’festivalgoers’, who will experience ‘another world’ full
of music, theatre, installations, film and surprises for a period of 25 hours.
More info: www.kortrijkconge.be.
Period: 12 -13 July
Summer Carnival
The perfect excuse for an exotic party. Complete with many tropical fanfares, irresistible salsa
spectacles, sensational samba dancers and huge amounts of sultry ambience!
Festival van Verwondering (Festival
of Wonderment)
Period: 17 and 18 August
Extend your humour boundaries and discover an international mix of cabaret, clowning, circus, stand-up comedy
and theatre. You won’t fail to be amused!
Next
Period: 27 - 29 June
Périod : 27 April - 4 May
Festival of Flanders Kortrijk
Kortrijk Congé
The most extraordinary and lively dance and theatre performances from all around the world
come together in Kortrijk and the border region.
Period: 14 - 19 November
Flemish National Day
Festival of Flanders Kortrijk is a music festival. An exciting project with
a very multi-dimensional programme that takes in all genres of music:
from classical to contemporary, from world music to the art of sound.
In Kortrijk, the city of the Golden Spurs, the Flemish Community Holiday is naturally celebrated with a little extra
passion. This event, in the center of the city and around
Kortrijk 1302 is not to be missed.
Périod : 8 - 24 May
Period: around July 11
Winter at Kortrijk
The end-of-year event! Just imagine: streets and squares illuminated like fairytales, atmospheric
Christmas concerts, romantic walks, Sunday shopping … there’s no place better to celebrate the
end of the year than Kortrijk!
Period: 6 December 2014 – 11 January 2015
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De Kreun
Going Out
Film, theatre, music, exhibitions, fairs, raves … in Kortrijk there’s just not time to do everything!
UIT in Kortrijk
The brand new UIT-shop has all the information on culture and events. You can also buy or
reserve tickets here for cultural and leisure activities in the Kortrijk region.
Location: Schouwburgplein 14
Opening times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 10.00 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 18.00
Tuesday and Thursday: 13.30 - 18.00.
Also open 1 hour before performances in the Kortrijk Theatre and the Arena Theatre.
Contact: [email protected] / +32 (0)56 239855
Theatre Kortrijk
Compelling theatre performances, intimate concerts, ground-breaking comedy … the Kortrijk
Culture Centre is hugely diverse.
De Kreun is a renowned music club in the centre of Kortrijk. It holds weekly concerts and
strives for a balance between national and international (rising) stars, alternated with noteworthy underground acts. The quirky programme is supplemented with the annual organisation of the Sonic City Festival, a niche event that showcases a different band or musician in
each edition. De Kreun also organises workshops and info sessions for music lovers and/or
novice musicians.
Gallery
Location: Conservatoriumplein 1
Contact: [email protected] / www.dekreun.be / +32 (0)56 370644
Coup-de-Foudre
Designing light objects with the goal of creating actual
works of art.
Buda Arts Centre
You will find this internationally renowned arts centre on the island that shares its name Buda Island, which is surrounded by the Leie. It is the place to be to enjoy the better films
produced at home and abroad. Every day it offers at least three screenings and there are also
regular specific film projects: Spanish film week, cult nights, breakfast films, HotDocs, one-off
screenings, etc. In addition 150 contemporary performing artists can be found at work each
year in the studios and theatres. They come from all over the world to temporarily live and
work in Kortrijk. Their theatre and dance performances are presented by BUDA arts centre
during three festivals: Buda Vista, Kortrijk Congé and the international arts festival NEXT.
Location: Kapucijnenstraat 10
Contact: [email protected] / www.budakortrijk.be / +32 (0)56 221001
Contact: [email protected] / www.schouwburgkortrijk.be / +32 (0)56 239850
Cinemas
Track Music Centre
No fewer than 13 cinema screens are in Kortrijk. Ten of these are in Kinepolis, which is the
place to see the blockbusters. The other three are in the Budascoop and screen independent
movies and the much-loved classics.
Music Centre Track* offering facilities such as its Concert studio and housed in the former
Radio 2 building, is Cultuurcentrum (Cultural Centre) Kortrijk’s newest division. From rehearsals to recordings and concerts, Music Centre Track* possesses a varied range of rooms for rent:
multipurpose rooms, recording studios, soundproof rehearsal rooms and the concert studio.
This is the haunt of many musicians, music lovers, organisers and creative spirits in the Kortrijk
region. It is a unique place where the most diverse music genres meet.
Location: Conservatoriumplein 1
Contact: [email protected] / www. muziekcentrumtrack.be / +32 (0)56 277900
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Kinepolis Kortrijk
Location: President Kennedylaan 100a
Contact: www.kinepolis.be / +32 (0)56 266666
Location: Gentsestraat 17
Contact: www.coup-de-foudre.be / +32 (0)474 242514
Gallery Cellaar
Modern art
Location: Hoveniersstraat 13
Contact: www.cellaar.be / +32 (0)56 329088
GYSELINCKdesign
Modern art and design
Location: Wijngaardstraat 26-28 / Nieuwstraat 9
Contact: www.gyselinckdesign.be / +32 (0)56 220824
Gallery D-Art House
Modern art
Location: Wijngaardstraat 24
Contact: www.d-arthouse.be / +32 (0)56 257268
Benedengalerie
Budascoop
Modern art
Location: Kapucijnenstraat 10
Contact: [email protected] / www.budakortrijk.be / +32 (0)56 221001
Location: Hazelaarstraat 7
Contact: www.cultuurcentrumkortrijk.be / +32 (0)56 239855
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Sport
After all that culture, is it time to clear your head? What about wall-climbing,
carting, swimming, minigolf … or would you rather try your skills in the Skatebowl?
Blueberry Hill
Wall-climbing, caving, via ferrata, archery, birthday parties etc.
Swimming pools
Minigolf indoor
De Mambo billiards and darts centre
Location: Oudenaardsesteenweg 343
Contact: [email protected] / www.blueberry-hill.be /+32 (0)56 228079
Location: Ringlaan 32
Opening times: Monday to Saturday from 14.00 …, Sunday from 9.30 …
Contact: www.de-mambo.be / +32 (0)56 372966
Skatebowl
Bowling
This immense, impressive, American-style Skatebowl is unique in Benelux. Courageous
young skaters know what to do here!
Sunset Bowling
Mimosa swimming pool
Bubble baths, sauna, paddling pool and slide
Location: Mimosalaan
Contact: +32 (0)56 278070
Lagaeplein swimming pool
Location: Ijzerkaai
Steam rooms, sauna, paddling pool and water tube
Location: Lagaeplein, Heule
Contact: +32 (0)56 278090
Magdalena swimming pool
Paddling pool and giant slide
Location: St.-Martens-Latemlaan
Contact: +32 (0)56 278080
Open air swimming pool
Location: Abdijkaai
Contact: +32 (0)56 278039
For more information on tariffs and opening times of the swimming pools:
Contact: [email protected] / www.kortrijk.be/sport / +32 (0)56 278000
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Carting
Worldkarts Flanders Indoor Karting
Location: Spinnerijkaai 67b
Contact: [email protected] / www.worldkarts.com / +32 (0)56 214991
Minigolf Astridpark
Location: Graaf De Smet De Naeyerlaan 16a
Opening times: 1 July to 31 August: Every day from 14.00 to 19.00.
In May, June and September: Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 14.00 to 19.00.
Information and reservations outside normal opening times: Overleie Centre,
Overleiestraat 45
Contact: [email protected] / +32 (0)56 277380
Location: Brugsesteenweg 170
Contact: www.sunsetbowling.be / +32 (0)56 353835
Bowling Pottelberg
Location: Engelse Wandeling 2
Contact: www.bowlingpottelberg.be / +32 (0)56 203302
De Max!
Leisure Centre
Location: Stationsplein 6a
Contact: www.demaxkortrijk.be / +32 (0)56 253030
Wellness
From the classic saunas and steam rooms to the most luxurious spa treatments and the
whole range of wellness that you find in between. Whether you are a wellness beginner
or regular, in Kortrijk you will be truly pampered!
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Hotels
05
Sleeping,
eating, having
a drink
It is always possible to have a good time in Kortrijk.
Looking for a fun weekend get-away in a cosy little hotel
or bed & breakfast? Want to properly pamper yourself to
a delicious meal? Or how about enjoying a tasty drink in
one of the cosy little cafes? Discover everything about
sleeping, eating and drinking on the following pages…
Sleeping
You will soon notice that with so much to experience in Kortrijk, you never have enough time!
So why not make a weekend of it? A cosy B&B, a
budget-friendly youth hostel, or why not opt for
a chic four-star hotel? Sleep well!
40 | SLEEPING, EATING, HAVING A DRINK
number
of rooms
Broel **** - Broelkaai 8, Kortrijk
70
€ 120
 +32 (0) 56 21 83 51 -  +32 (0) 56 20 03 02
[email protected] - www.sandton.eu/kortrijk € 120
Damier **** - Grote Markt 41, Kortrijk
42
€ 95
 +32 (0) 56 22 15 47 -  +32 (0) 56 22 86 31
[email protected] – www.hoteldamier.be
€ 120
Ibis*** - Doorniksestraat 26-30, Kortrijk
80
 +32 (0) 56 25 79 75 -  +32 (0) 56 22 62 80
[email protected] – www.ibishotel.com
number
of rooms
€ 85
€ 125
Kennedy *** - President Kennedypark 1, Kortrijk
81
€ 95
 +32 (0) 56 20 06 87 -  +32 (0) 56 22 12 73
[email protected] – www.hotelkennedy.be
€ 120
€ 102
€ 123
Square Hotel *** - Groeningestraat 39, Kortrijk
26
€ 92
 +32 (0) 56 28 89 50 -  +32 (0) 56 28 89 51
[email protected] - www.squarehotel.be
€ 110
Messeyne **** - Groeningestraat 17, Kortrijk
28
€ 125
+32 (0) 56 21 21 66 -  +32 (0) 56 45 68 22
[email protected] – www.messeyne.com € 140
Troopeird *** - Doornikserijksweg 74, Bellegem
14
€ 90
 +32 (0) 56 22 26 85 -  +32 (0) 56 22 33 63
[email protected] – www.troopeird.be
€ 69
€ 89
Parkhotel **** - Stationsplein 2, Kortrijk
153
 +32 (0) 56 22 03 03 -  +32 (0) 56 22 14 02
[email protected] – www.parkhotel.be € 110
€ 130
Duivels Paterke ** - Harelbeeksestraat 29, Kortrijk
5
 +32 (0) 56 20 25 40 -  +32 (0) 472 48 61 57 www.duivelspaterke.be / [email protected]
€ 75
€ 85
Wu Wei - Kongoweg 23, Kortrijk
14
 +32 (0) 56 29 01 00 - +32 (0) 475 23 05 30
[email protected] – www.wuwei.be € 109
€ 119
Focus ** - Hovenierstraat 50, Kortrijk
12
 +32 (0) 56 21 29 08 -  +32 (0) 56 31 32 61
[email protected] – www.focushotel.be
€ 89
Bell-expo*** - Lindenlaan 14, Kortrijk
5
 +32 (0) 56 45 75 00 [email protected] – www.bellexpo.be € 85
€ 98
Ter Linde ** - Ooievaarsnest 1, Bellegem
8
€ 74
 +32 (0) 56 20 10 82 -  +32 (0) 56 22 96 12
[email protected] – www.hotelterlinde.be
Best Western Hotel Belfort *** - Grote Markt 52-53, Kortrijk
29
 +32 (0) 56 22 22 20 -  +32 (0) 56 20 13 06
[email protected] – www.belforthotel.be
€ 88
Center Hotel *** - Graanmarkt 6, Kortrijk
39
 +32 (0) 56 21 97 21 -  +32 (0) 56 20 03 66
[email protected] – www.centerhotel.be € 82
d-hotel **** - Abdijmolenweg 1, Marke
 +32 (0) 56 21 21 00 -  + 32 (0)56 20 30 01
[email protected] – www.d-hotel.be 45
Hostellerie Klokhof **** - Sint-Anna 2, Kortrijk
 +32 (0) 56 22 97 04 -  +32 (0) 56 25 73 25
[email protected] – www.klokhof.be 9
€ 102,50 € 102,50
€ 113
6
€ 70
€ 85
€ 98
Elckerlyck Inn * - Rollegemkerkstraat 56, Rollegem
 +32 (0) 56 21 51 64 -  +32 (0) 56 21 51 64
[email protected] – www.elckerlcyk-inn.be
€ 78
€ 90
€ 104
Full House * - Burgemeester Pyckestraat 35b, Kortrijk
8
 +32 (0) 56 21 00 59 [email protected] – www.full-house.be
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Bed & Breakfasts
42 | SLEEPING, EATING, HAVING A DRINK
number
of rooms
number
of rooms
Aurora - Walle 116, Kortrijk
 +32 (0) 495 56 81 49
[email protected] – www.aurora-aura.be
4
€ 65
€ 85
B & B Chiconette - Priesteragestraat 7, Bellegem
 +32 (0) 477 67 81 82
[email protected] – www.chiconette.be
2
€ 47
€ 74
Bloemenweelde - Leiegalm 6, Kortrijk
 +32 (0) 475 71 61 62
[email protected] – www.bloemenweeldekortrijk.be
4
€ 56
€ 68
Germana Tack - Overleiestraat 14, Kortrijk
 +32 (0)478 29 88 67
[email protected] – www.germanatack.be
2
€ 50
€ 70
B & B Casablanca - Houtmarkt 24, Kortrijk
 +32 (0) 495 57 18 39
[email protected] – www.jasmijnhof.be
4
€ 65
€ 75
Het Bintjeshof - Kreupelstraat 60, 8510 Bellegem
 + 32 (0) 495 24 87 49
[email protected] – www.hetbintjeshof.be
8
€ 75
€ 95
B&B De Vlaschaerd - Sentestraat 97, Heule
2
 +32 (0) 56 25 66 27 -  +32 (0) 472 53 63 06
[email protected] – www.vlaschaerd.be
€ 62
€ 82
Huis Wyseur - Kanonstraat 20, Kortrijk
2
€ 95
 +32 (0) 56 25 25 00 -  +32 (0) 56 25 25 10
[email protected]
€ 105
€ 70
B&B Dharma - Groeningestraat 18, Kortrijk
3
 + 32 (0) 56 29 36 56 -  +32 (0) 477 28 50 74
[email protected] – www.bedandbreakfast-dharma.be
€ 95
€ 110
Les lits de la Lys - Kuurnsesteenweg 47, Kortrijk
 + 32 (0) 56 43 28 25 -  +32 (0) 56 37 16 06
[email protected] – www.leslitsdelalys.be
€ 65
€ 110
€ 125
Odelie - Vagevuurstraat 1, Marke
2
 + 32 (0) 56 49 08 34 -  + 32 (0) 476 52 43 91
[email protected] – www.odelie.be
€ 55
B&B Het verloren gedicht - Bellegemplaats 16, Bellegem
3
 +32 (0) 498 14 58 25 [email protected] – www.hetverlorengedicht.be
€ 90
€ 110
B&B Rotershof - Rekkemsestraat 102, Marke
3
 +32 (0) 473 61 35 58 -  +32 (0) 56 25 79 33
[email protected] – www.rotershof.be
€ 67
B&B Oyo - Hoveniersstraat 46, Kortrijk
3
 32 (0)486 26 92 25 [email protected] - http://oyo-bnb-kortrijk.be
€ 77
3
€ 60
Holiday Houses
info
Vakantiewoning Hoeve Herpoel
Einde Munkendoornstraat 67, Rollegem
 + 32 (0) 56 20 52 45 -  +32 (0) 496 55 40 06
1 house
[email protected] – www.hoeveherpoel.be Price on request
’t Corneeltje
Luignestraat 64, Aalbeke
 + 32 (0) 56 32 65 49 -  +32 (0) 478 28 49 39 1 house
[email protected] – www.corneeltje.net Price on request
Eating
Going out for an extensive four-course dinner, a quick snack or do you prefer a culinary walk?
Don’t forget to take some tasty souvenirs home too!
Restaurants
Classy gourmet restaurants where you can enjoy endless culinary delights, cosy bistros that
serve highly esteemed Belgian classics, pubs that make wonderfully healthy bowls of steaming
soup, and swinging jazz cafés where trendy tapas are munched – in Kortrijk you find them next
to each other! Every one is excellent in its genre. Enjoy your meal!
Website: www.resto.be or www.toerismekortrijk.be
Specialities
Youth hostels
info
De Warande - Heirweg 132, Kortrijk
 +32 (0) 56 27 73 70 -  +32 (0) 56 35 17 6615 rooms - 130 beds
[email protected] – www.kortrijk.be/warande Price on request Jeugdherberg Groeninghe - Passionistenlaan 1A, Kortrijk
Closed until the opening of the
 +32 (0) 56 20 14 42 -  +32 (0) 56 20 46 63
new youth hostel in
[email protected] – www.jeugdherbergen.be
the course of 2014
Verblijfshoeve van Clé - Kleine Marktstraat 4, Marke
 +32 (0) 56 32 77 902 rooms - 35 beds
[email protected] – www.vancle.be Price on request
Hostel Focus - Hoveniersstraat 34a, Kortrijk
 +32 (0) 56 21 29 08
[email protected] – www.focushotel.be 44 | SLEEPING, EATING, HAVING A DRINK
76 beds
1 pers € 60
2 pers € 65
The speciality of Kortrijk’s banquet bakers is the irresistible Kalletaart, a unique mix of frangipane,
apples and Calvados. Sweet-tooths can find other delights, such as Peperbollen, Begijntjes and
Kortrijkse Beschuiten. For a main course you can choose Kortrijkse Bil (veal). Ready for the serious work? Try an Omer, traditional blond or a Bockor beer, a Bellegems lager.
Having a drink
Whether you choose an upmarket tavern, a cosy pub or a swinging youth café, in Kortrijk
you can be sure of one thing: ambience! If chatting with friends and family while enjoying a
touch of sun is your thing, then you need to sit at one of the terraces on the Grote Markt. Or
maybe something more intimate, rounded off with a snack? Then get down to the ultra-cosy
Kapucijnenstraatje on the Buda island or settle alongside the Leie and enjoy a coffee or local
beer. For a student hang-out you should go to the Vlasmarkt, ‘t Hoge or the Burgemeester
Reynaertstraat. Checking your watch in these places is strictly forbidden!
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Tips for trips
Can’t see the woods for the trees? Don’t worry, here’s a
handy overview of all the fun things you can do in Kortrijk,
alone or in a group. On foot, by bike, with the kids, friends,
family or colleagues, you’re spoilt for choice and originality.
Get ready!
Kids in Kortrijk
You can of course stick to the many playgrounds that
are scattered throughout the city (Overbekeplein, Plein,
Astridpark, Van Raemdonckpark, Park De Blauwe Poort,
Magdalenapark, Warande and in the villages), but maybe
sometimes you fancy a special treat? What about a visit
to a children’s farm? Or try one of the irresistible old folk
games? Success is a 100% certainty!
Woopahoo
Indoor playground for children over two years.
Location: Engelse Wandeling 2K - 1K
Opening times: Wednesday from 13.00 to 19.00,
Friday from 15.00 to 19.00, Saturday from 13.00 to 19.00,
Sunday from 11.00 to 19.00
Contact: [email protected] / www.woopahoo.be /
+32 (0)56 350550
46 | TIPS FOR TRIPS
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Meetings, Incentives, Congresses, Events
Skatebowl
This impressive American-style Skatebowl is unique in Benelux. Its concrete
surface (850 m²) creates the ideal landscape for skaters and bladers to do their
thing unhindered.
Location: Ijzerkaai
Folk games in ‘De hond in ’t kegelspel’
This unique place is well known in Kortrijk! Its fame is due to old-time games
that have been given a trendy facelift, the cosy cafeteria, and a verdant oasis for
outside games. It’s therefore the ideal location to organise a birthday party or
memorable games afternoon. “De Hond in ‘t Kegelspel” is managed and run by
people with psychological disorders and limited cognitive abilities.
Location: Plein 33
Opening times: Tuesday – Friday from 11.30 to 18.00, Saturday from 14.00
to 18.30
Contact: [email protected] / www.dehondintkegelspel.be /
+32 (0)56 440420
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Groups,
family and friends
Every group can find what it’s looking for in the group
brochure 2014. From large, curious classes, small
enthusiastic families and sporty business colleagues.
The portfolio of ready-made day trips is just as wide and
varied. Or do you prefer an à la carte day trip? Just say,
and we will provide one!
Companies
Kortrijk Tourism can make a success story out of your
event, whether it concerns ten or a hundred colleagues.
Kortrijk is your ideal partner for a day trip with a difference, a surprising evening reception, an interesting
meeting or a stimulating congress.
Kortrijk is a city in transition. The city of innovation, creation and design can at the same
time display historical and architectural gems. The City of Taste with an exceptional
range of quality hotels and atmospheric B&Bs, wonderful shopping streets, interesting museums, ground-breaking cultural events and an economic centre with a large
number of national and international fairs. In short, it’s the city beyond compare for your
meeting, incentive, congress and event! If you surf to www.kortrijkconventionbureau.be,
you can skim through the MICE manual online or download it. The Kortrijk Regional
Convention Bureau can answer all of your questions. A highly professional team will
offer you a warm welcome.
Location: Kortrijk Convention Bureau / Doorniksesteenweg 218 / 8500 Kortrijk
Contact: [email protected] / T +32 (0)56 461669
Kortrijk XPO
40,000 m² of exhibition space and a Meeting Center with high-tech meeting facilities.
The picture is completed by a stylish entrance complex with water feature, a stunning
lobby and an excellent team. It’s therefore logical that every year the Kortrijk XPO hosts
the most prestigious exhibitions (Matexpo, Interieur, Busworld) and numerous companies organise their product launches, fashion shows, personnel parties and banquets
here.
Location: Doorniksesteenweg 216
Contact: [email protected] / www.kortrijkxpomeetingcenter.be / +32(0)56 241111
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Practical information
Bancontact
K in Kortrijk, Veemarkt, Havermarkt, Wijngaardstraat, Doorniksewijk, Rekollettenstraat, Grote Markt
Secure cycle sheds
Mobiel vzw
Location: Entrance via Bloemistenstraat 2b
Opening times: 24/24, 7/7
City Centre bike parking
Location: Sint-Jansstraat (lift)
Opening times: open 24/24, 7/7
Library
Range of (youth) books in several languages, travel and
language guides, CDs, DVDs and games. There is a selection of newspapers and magazines from various countries
for tourists. If you purchase a day ticket (€ 0,50 for 30 min.)
you have access to the Internet on the library PCs. You can
even reserve a PC. You can also use tablets in the library.
Location: Leiestraat 30
Opening times: Monday – Friday from 10.00 to 18.30,
Saturday from 10.00 to 16.00
Contact: [email protected]
www.kortrijk.be/bibliotheek / + 32 (0)56 277500
Cycle Point, Kortrijk railway station
Emergency numbers
Location: entrance Bloemistenstraat 2b
Emergency help
100 and 112
On-the-spot bike repair, bike pump, bike wash installation. All information from Cycle Centre Mobiel.
Police
101 et 112
UIT in Kortrijk
Emergency fax for the deaf and hard of hearing
100
The UIT-shop has all the information on culture and events. You can also buy or reserve tickets here for
cultural and leisure activities in the Kortrijk region..
Doctors on duty
+32 1733
Opening times: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00 to 12.30 and 13.30 to 18.00.
Tuesday and Thursday from 13.30 to 18.00
Also open 1 hour before performances in the Kortrijk Theatre and the Arena Theatre.
Contact: [email protected] /+32 (0)56 239855
Pharmacists on duty (after 22.00)
+32 (0)900 10500
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Emergency service Campus Maria
Location: Loofstraat 43 / +32 (0)56 636112
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Markets
Monday from 8.00 to 12.30 on Grote Markt,
Doorniksestraat and Schouwburgplein
Friday from 15.00 to 19.00 on Sint-Amandsplein Overleie (food only)
Tuesday morning from 8.00 to 12.30 : Parking
Rietput, Bissegem
When events take place on the Grote Markt, the
Monday market relocates to the Veemarkt and
Groeningelaan. This change is always announced
in the media.
Post Office
Location: Koning Albertstraat 24
Contact: +32 (0)56 271321
Opening times: Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 18.00,
Saturday from 9.00 to 12.30.
Railway station NMBS
Toilets
K in Kortrijk, Grote Markt (inner court of City Hall),
Kortrijk Tourism (Begijnhofpark),
Library (Leiestraat)
Car parks
Information concerning above ground and
underground car parks from the city parking
company Parko
Location: Koning Albertstraat 17
Contact: [email protected] / www.parko.be /
+32 (0)56 281212
Location: Stationsplein 8
Information: +32 (0)2 5282828
Website: www.nmbs.be
Bus station
De Lijn
Location: Tolstraat (next to station)
Opening times: weekdays from 7.00 to 18.45, Saturday
from 10.00 to 17.30.
Timetable information: +32 (0)70 220200
Contact: www.delijn.be / +32 (0)59 565211
Taxi
Police
Location: Oude Vestingsstraat 2a
Contact: [email protected] / www.pzvlas.be /
+32 (0)56 239611
Cheap Taxi : +32 (0)56 200120
Taxi Cruise: +32 (0)497 262911
Taxi Sirius: +32 (0)484 127845
Taxi Leiedal: +32 (0)56 498498
Taxi Sam: +32 (0)476 767699
Car hire
Avis
Location: Ringlaan 16, 8501 Heule
Contact: [email protected] / www.avis-kortrijk.com /+32 (0)56 725499
Hertz
Location: Doornikserijksweg 394, 8510 Kooigem
Contact: www.hertz.be / +32 (0)56 727358
I-points
These digital tourist information kiosks provide a wide range of tourist
information about the city of Kortrijk.
They are located at the station, on the Grote Markt, at Kortrijk 1302
(Tourism Kortrijk).
Internet
Hotspots
Hotspots are available for visitors in most city buildings. More information
from city services.
Library
If you purchase a day ticket (€ 0,50 for 30 min.) you have access to the
Internet on the central library PCs.
Location: Leiestraat 30
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Brugsestraat
R36
Burgemeester
Vercruysselaan
Brugsestraat
Herdersstraat
Koning Albertpark
Koningin Astridpark
AZ Groeninge
Campus Sint-Maarten
Graaf De Smet De Nayerlaan
Koning Albertpark
Proosdijstraat
Vercruysses Poortje
Amsterdams Poortje
R36
Mosselbank
Sint-Amandsplein
Diksmuidekaai
Ijzerkaai
Gasstraat
Overleiestraat
Rekollettenstraat
Burgemeester Schinkelstraat
Doornstraat
Ijzerkaai
LEIE
Dam
18
Menen
Gasstraat
Nijverheidskaai
Vlaskaai
Kapucijnenstraat
AZ Groeninge
Campus Onze-Lieve-Vrouw
Havenkaai
05
Trompetstraat
Schuddevisstraat
Broelkaai
Reepkaai
Handelskaai
Schippersstraat
Paleisstraat
Verzetskaai
Kasteelkaai
Belfaststraat
Dolfijnkaai
Vismarkt
Meersstraat
Blekersstraat
Beheerstraat
Heilige
Geeststraat
Kasteelstraat
Burgemeester
Nolfstraat
Burgemeester
Nolfstraat
Stovestraat
Oude Kasteelstraat
President
Rooseveltplein
Edmond
De Praterestraat
Botenkopersstraat
Have you acquired a taste for Kortrijk?
Hungry for more? Then request this brochure:
Peter Benoitstraat
Hendrik Beyaertstraat
08
• Kortrijk’s top 10:
10 items not to be missed in Kortrijk, with
practical map of the town.
Conservatoriumplein
Conservatoriumplein
Casinoplein
Stationsstraat
Koning Albertstraat
Burgemeester
Reynaertstraat
Tolstraat
Stationsplein
Jacob van Arteveldelaan
Houtmarkt
14
Plein
Boerenhol
12 Overbekeplein
Sint-MaartensGrote
kerkstraat
Nedervijver
Kring
Jozef Vandaleplein
Grijze ZustersKorte Steenstraat
straat
Lange Steenstraat
Sionstraat
Lange Steenstraat
Schouwburgplein
GroeningeKouter
Groeningepoort
Guldensporenlaan
Sint-Niklaasstraat
Voorstraat
Voorstraat
Sint-Jansplein
Leeuw van Vlaanderenlaan
Potterijstraat
Langemeersstraat
13
Romeinselaan
Sint-JansstraatBaggaertshof
Twaalfapostelenstraat
Doorniksestraat
Hazelaarstraat
Havermarkt
Kleine
Sint-Jansstraat
K in Kortrijk
Jan Breydellaan
Groeningelaan
Stompershoek
Lekkerbeetstraat
Veemarkt
Wijngaardstraat
Wijngaardstraat
Vlasmarkt
Sint-Jorisstraat
Groeningebeluik
Veldstraat
Wandelingstraat
Nieuwstraat
Doorniksestraat
Tuinstraat
Spoorweglaan
St-Janshof
Sint-Janslaan
Keer der Vlamingenstraat
Passionistenlaan
15
Vlamingenstraat
Doornikselaan
Veldstraat
Groeningelaan
Plein
BEGIJNHOFPARK
Begijnhof
Begijnhofstraat
Vaartstraat
P.de Coninckstraat
R36
Plein
Lange Brugstraat
Graanmarkt
Zakske
01
Begijnhofpark
11
Harelbeeksestraat
Vestingsstraat
Sint-Maartenskerkhof
10
Jan Persijnstraat
Jan Palfijnstraat
Zandstraat
02
Begijnhofstraat
GROTE
MARKT
Koning Albertstraat
Magdalenastraat
03
Vaartstraat
Plein
Bersacques Poortje
Kapittelstraat
Oude Vestingsstraat
Hendrik Conciencestraat
Pieter De
Cockelaerestr.
O-L-Vrouwestraat
Rijselsestraat
Hagedissenstraat
N50B
Papenstraat
09
Louis Verweestraat
Koning Leopold I- straat
Jean-Baptist
De Jonghestraat
Rijselsestraat
Burgemeester
Nolfstraat
Koestaartstraatje
Leiestraat
Sint-Michielsplein
Louis Robbeplein
Burgemeester Lambrechtlaan
O-L-Vrouwestraat
Gentsestraat
Groeningestraat
Deken Zegerplein
Konventstraat
Traffic-free pedestrian street
Schaekenstraat
Kleine Leiestraat
Benoitspoortje
Handboogstraat
Stasegemsestraat
Guldenbergplein
Tuin Messeyne
Guido Gezellestraat
Saint Martin’s church
13
Tourism Kortrijk
04
LEIE
LEIE
Handelskaai
LEIE
Guido Gezellewandeling
Beguinage
12
R36
Burg.
Tayaertstraat
Broelkaai
LEIE
Trakelweg
Damkaai
06
Budastraat
LEIE
R36
Dam
Korte Kapucijnenstraat
BUDA
07
Fabriekskaai
Noordstraat
Belfry
Baggaertshof
Our Lady’s church and the
Abdijkaai
14
Count’s
chapel
Schuttersstraat Groeninge gate and
monument
04 Broel
towers
Vlaanderenkaai
15 Saint Anthony’s church
05 Broel museum
and the Cave of Lourdes
06 Buda tower
16 National Leie monument
Minister Liebaertlaan
07 Our Lady’s hospital
Harelbeke
17 Skatebowl
Gent
08 Saint-Michael’s church
18 Budafabriek
N43
Spinnerijkaai
09 City hall
Gentsesteenweg
Stedelijk Openlucht Zwembad
03
Sint-Amandslaan
Kollegestraat
10
11
Loodwitstraat
Artillery tower
02
17
LEIE
Kapelstraat
Overleiestraat
Pottenbakkershoek
N8
Koning Albertpark
St-Annabeluik
Velghes Poortje
Meensestraat
Meensesteenweg
Tourism Kortrijk / Visitor
centre for the Leie region
+ Kortrijk 1302
Ruitersweg
01
Koning Albertpark
OVERLEIE
Kortrijksestraat
Garenstraat
LEIE
16
R36
Slachthuisstraat
Zwevegemsestraat
Wandelingstraat
Pluimstraat
Pluimstraat
Spoorweglaan
Kongoweg
Tuighuisstraat
Minister Tacklaan
Marke
Minister Tacklaan
R36
Tuighuisstraat
Sint-Antoniusstraat
N43
Tuighuisstraat
N50B
Bloemistenstraat
Mgr. De Haernelaan
L. de Boningelaan
Wandelweg
Minister Vande Pereboomlaan
N8
Hoveniersstraat
Sint Sebastiaanslaan
Steyts Koer
Doorniksewijk
Klakkaards Reke
Karmelietenlaan
Jan Sabbepad Zwevegemsestraat
Zwevegemsestraat
Klakkaardsplein
Elfde Julilaan
Graaf Boudewijn IX laan
Jan Sabbestraat
Barbes Reke
Beverlaai
Kanonstraat
Rijkswachtstraat
Toerisme Kortrijk
Begijnhofpark (GPS: Houtmarkt) - 8500 Kortrijk
+ 32 (0)56 277840
[email protected] / www.tourismkortrijk.be
Opening times:
Weekdays
Saturday and Sunday
Holidays *
10.00 - 18.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00
10.00 - 17.00 *
Photography: David Samyn, Gerald Van Rafelghem (cover, p.22)
Graphic design: Focus Advertising
Publisher: Rudolphe Scherpereel - Groeningestraat 40 - 8500 Kortrijk

surprising_Kortrijk - Skyline Communications

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