Astridpark Bruges
Astridpark is a charming, romantic city park in the historic centre of Bruges, laid out on the site of a former Friars Minor monastery. The park is known for its monumental trees, flower beds, a pond with ducks and the iconic neo-Gothic bandstand that each summer hosts musical performances. It is a favourite spot for locals and tourists looking for a quiet break from the crowds.
The paths in the park are largely paved and wide enough for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams. There are no steep gradients, and the full route around the pond can be completed barrier-free. Several benches along the paths provide resting places, and adapted picnic tables are partially available. A partially adapted public toilet lies within short walking distance of the main entrance.
The immediate surroundings of Astridpark include typical Bruges cobblestones, but several entrances are set up to guarantee a barrier-free connection to the park's path network. Accessible parking spaces are available in the nearby Katelijne public car park. Entry to the park is free and possible from sunrise to sunset.
Good to know
- Reservation
- Astridpark is a public city park, so no reservation is needed.
- Busy and quiet times
- Busiest during summer weekends and on Sundays with bandstand performances; weekday mornings are quiet.
- Things to note
- The park is small and level with paved paths, but just outside the gates lie the typical Bruges cobbles; there are no adapted toilets in the park itself.
- Visit tip
- Combine a loop of the park with a terrace stop at one of the cafes on the edge, and visit the accessible entrance of the Church of Our Lady nearby.