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Experience the scenic canals, colorful markets, and medieval history of the top cities in Belgium and the Netherlands. Inside Moon Amsterdam, Brussels & Bruges you'll find:
  • Flexible itineraries for 1 to 5 days in Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges that can be combined into a longer trip
  • Strategic advice for foodies, art lovers, history buffs, and more
  • Top experiences and unique highlights: Cyclealong serene canals and narrow brick roads past baroque architecture, or stroll through Bruges's grand Markt Square. Marvel at the works of famed Dutch and Flemish painters, walk through history at the Anne Frank House, or remember the fallen in the cemeteries and memorials of Ypres
  • The best local flavors: Sip on Amsterdam's specialty liquor at a jenever tasting room, or enjoy a glass of authentic Trappist beer produced in monasteries. Snack on Belgian frites, sample stroopwafel, and savor scrumptious local chocolates
  • Ideas for side trips from each city, including Lisse, The Hague, Rotterdam, and more
  • Expert insight from Karen Turner, an expat who's called the Netherlands home for years
  • Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
  • Helpful resources on COVID-19 and traveling to Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges
  • Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs of each city
  • Handy tools such as visa information, Dutch, Flemish, and French phrasebooks, and tips for seniors, LGBTQ+ travelers, visitors with children, and more
Experience the best of these three cities at your own pace with Moon Amsterdam, Brussels & Bruges.

Exploring more of Europe's best cities? Check out Moon Rome, Florence & Venice or Moon Prague, Vienna & Budapest.
 

About Moon Travel Guides: Moon was founded in 1973 to empower independent, active, and conscious travel. We prioritize local businesses, outdoor recreation, and traveling strategically and sustainably. Moon Travel Guides are written by local, expert authors with great stories to tell—and they can't wait to share their favorite places with you.

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ISBN-13: 9781640494268

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Avalon Publishing

Publication Date: 03-15-2022

Pages: 400

Product Dimensions: 5.30(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.80(d)

Series: Travel Guide

Originally from New York City, Karen Turner has been based long-term in the Netherlands since 2016. She currently runs one of the largest English-language blogs about the Netherlands, and has written more than 150 articles about her adopted home country. She regularly visits Amsterdam, the rest of Holland, and Belgium to update her website (www.wanderlustingk.com), and loves providing her readers with practical, insider tips from a local perspective. A self-professed beer lover, she's also passionate about teaching visitors about the food and cultural traditions of the Benelux region.

Table of Contents

Discover Amsterdam, Brussels & Bruges 6

9 Top Experiences 10

Planning Your Trip 18

If You Have 20

What's New 23

Day Trips at a Glance 24

The Best of Amsterdam, Brussels & Bruges 27

Dutch and Flemish Art 101 29

Quintessential Netherlands 31

The Best of Beigian Beer 32

Architectural Highlights 34

Amsterdam 36

Itinerary Ideas 43

Sights 47

Sports and Recreation 73

Entertainment and Events 81

Shopping 86

Food 92

Bars and Nightlife 105

Accommodations 116

Information and Services 121

Transportation 122

Vicinity of Amsterdam 126

Day Trips from Amsterdam 131

Haarlem 136

Alkmaar 141

Lisse 146

Utrecht 151

The Hague 157

Delft 168

Rotterdam 175

Brussets 184

Itinerary Ideas 192

Sights 195

Sports and Recreation 210

Entertainment and Events 213

Shopping 216

Food 221

Bars and Nightlife 228

Accommodations 232

Information and Services 234

Transportation 236

Vicinity of Brussels 238

Bruges 244

Itinerary Ideas 249

Sights 252

Sports and Recreation 266

Entertainment and Events 270

Shopping 272

Food 279

Bars and Nightlife 283

Accommodations 288

Information and Services 292

Transportation 293

Vicinity of Bruges 295

Day Trips in Belgium 300

Mechelen 305

Antwerpen 310

Ghent 315

Ypres 320

Mons 325

Dinant 330

Background 336

The Landscape 336

History 341

Government and Economy 346

People and Culture 349

Essentials 351

Transportation 351

Visas and Officialdom 357

Recreation 358

Festivals and Events 359

Food and Drink 360

Accommodations 362

Conduct and Customs 362

Health and Safety 363

Travel Tips 364

Traveler Advice 367

Resources 370

Glossary 370

Dutch Phrasebook 372

French Phrasebook 375

Suggested Reading 379

Internet Resources and Apps 380

Index 383

List of Maps 391