Bruges · Burg and around
Brugse Vrije (Liberty of Bruges)
The former seat of the Liberty of Bruges, with a courtroom with a monumental fireplace from 1528.
- 45 min
- €3
- Booking: not needed
- Burg and around
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The Brugse Vrije was an independent administrative and judicial district of the County of Flanders from the 12th century, based at Burg. You enter the courtroom via the old assize court. The huge mantelpiece of 1528 in oak, marble and alabaster, designed by Lanceloot Blondeel, honours Emperor Charles V. The building also houses the city records office, and only the aldermen's chamber belongs to the museum.
What to look for
- Aldermen's chamber
- 1528 mantelpiece for Charles V
- Gilded Lady Justice on the registry facade
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | Closed | |
| Thursday | Closed | |
| Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5:00 pm | last entry 4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–5:00 pm | last entry 4:30 pm |
Open at weekends only, from 09:30 to 17:00, with the last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Source: Musea Brugge (Brugse Vrije), checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €3. The ticket is 3 euros (2 under 26, free under 13).
Getting there
Tip
Save it for Saturday or Sunday. A Stadhuis ticket from a weekday lets you in at the weekend within seven days.