This activity is only open to D1230 + D2140 Rotary Youth Exchange inbounds and their host families. Maximum 25 participants (first come, first served).
Bruges, often called the “Venice of the North,” enchants visitors with its winding canals, medieval architecture, and timeless charm. Once a major trading hub in the Middle Ages, the city’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Young travelers can explore Bruges’ past through the Historium, an interactive museum that recreates 15th-century life, including a Virtual Reality tour over lost landmarks. Highlights include the Belfry tower, Markt square, and a scenic boat ride through the canals. Bruges offers a unique blend of history and beauty—perfect for a day trip that’s both educational and visually inspiring.
PROGRAM:
11:00 a.m.:
Welcome at Bruges station, Stationsplein 5, Bruges – Bruges center exit.
Parking is also available at “Parking Station”.
11:15
a.m. – 1 p.m.: Group city walk past
Bruges' Instagram spots
1
p.m. – 2 p.m.: Lunch/picnic on the Grote Markt. Bring your own lunch!
2
p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Visit to the Historium Story + Virtual Reality, see https://www.historium.be/en
4 p.m. - 4.30 p.m.: Boat trip on Bruges' canals
4:30
p.m. – 6 p.m.: Free time: shopping, walking, visiting museums, or enjoying a
terrace.
6
p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Group dinner at Brouwerij De Halve Maan, see https://www.halvemaan.be/nl
7:30
p.m.: Estimated end time
REGISTRATION
Registration
via Polaris is required (see below).
Included:
admission to Historium and VR, dinner without drinks.
Free
for D2130+D2140 RYE inbounds and host families.
In
case of no show or cancellation less than 24h before the start of the event a
fee of 35 EUR will be charged.
