Bruges, Belgium — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- West Flanders, Belgium.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 50Hz; European round two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 3°C (37.4°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 17°C (62.6°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 600mm (23.5 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Cinema Novo film festival
March
New films from around the world.
Various cinema venues
Website: www.cinemanovo.be
Procession of the Holy Blood
May
Religious procession celebrating the Holy Blood relics of Bruges.
Burg Square - Basilica of the Holy Blood
Website: www.holyblood.com
Cactus Festival
July
Open-air rock and pop music festival.
Minnewater Park
Website: www.cactusfestival.be
Klinkers
July/August
Open-air music and film festival.
City center
Website: www.klinkers-brugge.be
Flanders Early Music Festival
August
Concerts featuring medieval and similar music.
Various venues
Website: www.musica-antiqua.com
World Music Festival
November
Concerts by contemporary artists from around the world.
Various venues
Website: www.rembetika.org
Christmas Market
November/December
Festive stalls on Markt Square.
Website: www.brugge.be
December Dance
December
Modern dance.
Various venues
Website: www.decemberdance.be
