Viewpoint · Bruges
Belfort (Belfry of Bruges): free view & paid alternatives
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Belfry of Bruges is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children under 7 climb free; residents of Bruges and its districts (Musea Brugge); Companion of a visitor with a disability enters free.
- Otherwise: standard adult ticket (summer season and weekends) — €16.
- Book a free ticket online for each museum and show your pass at the desk.
Free vs paid
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Belfort (Belfry of Bruges)
Children under 7 climb free.
Standard adult ticket (summer season and weekends)
€15 on winter weekdays (3 Nov-31 Mar); under 18 €14/€13; under 7 free. Online booking of a time slot recommended.
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How to actually get in for free
- Free for residents of Bruges and its districts (Musea Brugge): Reserve a free time-slot ticket online, then show it with your ID at the desk to activate it.
- Free with the Belgian museumPASSmusées (and ICOM card): Book a free ticket online for each museum and show your pass at the desk.
- 366 steep steps and no lift; arrive on time for your slot or the ticket expires.
- The carillonneur plays on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-12:00 - free to hear from the Markt.
- May close in storms; tickets can then be rebooked free of charge.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren under 7 climb free | children under 7 | — | No |
| Free forFree for residents of Bruges and its districts (Musea Brugge) | Bruges residents | Applies to Bruges and the districts Koolkerke, Sint-Andries, Sint-Michiels, Assebroek, Sint-Kruis, Dudzele, Lissewege and Zeebrugge. ID required. | Yes |
| Free with passFree with the Belgian museumPASSmusées (and ICOM card) | museumpass holders | The museumPASSmusées is an annual Belgian museum pass (€64.95 per Musea Brugge). A separate time-slot reservation is still needed. | Yes |
| Free forCompanion of a visitor with a disability enters free | carers of visitors with disabilities | — | No |
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Official prices
Belfry of Bruges ticket prices
| Standard adult ticket (summer season and weekends) — €15 on winter weekdays (3 Nov-31 Mar); under 18 €14/€13; under 7 free. Online booking of a time slot recommended. | €16 |
| Musea Brugge Card (72 h, all Musea Brugge locations incl. the Belfry) — Book a Belfry slot with the card; it is the busiest location. | €49 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Summer season (1 Apr-2 Nov) daily 9:00-20:00. Winter season (3 Nov-31 Mar) Mon-Fri and Sun 10:00-18:00, Sat 9:00-20:00; 26-30 Dec 9:00-20:00. 24 and 31 Dec 9:00-16:00; closed 25 Dec and 1 Jan. Last entry 1 hour before closing.
Markt 7, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
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FAQ
Belfry of Bruges: common questions
Is Belfry of Bruges free?
Belfry of Bruges has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children under 7 climb free; residents of Bruges and its districts (Musea Brugge); Companion of a visitor with a disability enters free. Otherwise the official ticket costs €16.
Who gets free entry to Belfry of Bruges?
Children under 7. Bruges residents — applies to Bruges and the districts Koolkerke, Sint-Andries, Sint-Michiels, Assebroek, Sint-Kruis, Dudzele, Lissewege and Zeebrugge. ID required.. Carers of visitors with disabilities.
Do I need to book for free entry to Belfry of Bruges?
Reserve a free time-slot ticket online, then show it with your ID at the desk to activate it.
How much is a ticket to Belfry of Bruges?
Standard adult ticket (summer season and weekends) costs €16 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- museabrugge.be/en/visit/locations/belfort · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- museabrugge.be/en/visit/faq · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- museabrugge.be/en/visit · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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