Discover the Tranquil Heritage of the Beguinage of Courtrai

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from Bruges Coast, start by heading southeast on the N31 towards Kortrijk. Follow the N31 for approximately 30 minutes until you reach the exit for Kortrijk. Upon entering the city, follow the signs for 'Centrum'. Once you reach the city center, look for parking options nearby. The closest parking lot is 'Parking K,' located at Koning Albertstraat 8. From there, it's about a 10-minute walk to the Beguinage of Courtrai. Head southeast on Koning Albertstraat, then turn left onto Begijnhofstraat. The Beguinage will be on your left at number 2.

• Train

  To reach the Beguinage of Courtrai by train, first make your way to Bruges train station. Purchase a ticket to Kortrijk at the station. Trains run frequently, and the journey takes about 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Kortrijk train station, exit the station and head southeast towards the city center. You can either walk for about 15-20 minutes, or take bus number 1 from the bus stop at the station, which will take you closer to the city center. If you walk, continue straight on Stationsstraat, then turn left onto Begijnhofstraat, where the Beguinage is located at number 2.

• Bus

  If you prefer to take the bus, you can catch a bus from Bruges to Kortrijk. Check the local bus schedules for routes that go directly to Kortrijk. Once you arrive in Kortrijk, you will likely stop at the main bus station. From there, it's about a 15-minute walk to the Beguinage. Head southeast on Graaf de Smet de Naeyerlaan, continue onto Molenbeekstraat, and then turn left onto Begijnhofstraat. The Beguinage will be on your left at number 2.