Minnewater (Lake of Love)
Bruges, Belgium

Minnewater (Lake of Love)

Type: park / lake

A tranquil lake on the southern edge of the historic center of Bruges, known for its swans and one of the most beautiful views of the medieval city. According to local legend, it takes its name from a girl named Minna, which is why it is considered the most romantic part of Bruges today. A walk around the lake leads through Minnewater Park and offers a lovely introduction to a visit of the Begijnhof and the old town.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Parking nearby

Parking fiets

garage/underground 🚶 4 min to the attraction (318m)

Address: Katelijnestraat 71, Brugge

Underground parking garage - Katelijne (capacity 248)

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (334m)

Address: Katelijnestraat, Brugge

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +32 2 549 54 10

Parking Old Saint-John

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (338m)

Address: Zonnekemeers 18, Brugge

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Kiss & Ride voorkant station

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (353m)

Address: Brugge

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +32 2 549 54 10

Parking garage - Station (capacity 1466)

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 5 min to the attraction (355m)

Address: Chantrellstraat 42/62, Brugge

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +32 2 549 54 10

Interparking

garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (426m)

Address: Bargeweg, Brugge

Phone: +32 2 549 54 10

Pay station Parking Site Oud Sint-Jan

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (441m)

Address: Brugge

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

City Carwash Interparking Zand

Closed today garage/underground 🚶 6 min to the attraction (468m)

Address: 't Zand, Brugge

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 09:00–17:00 Tuesday: 09:00–17:00 Wednesday: 09:00–17:00 Thursday: 09:00–17:00 Friday: 09:00–17:00 Saturday: 10:00–18:00 Sunday: Closed

Phone: +32 50 44 66 50

Fietspunt Bruges

Closed today garage/underground 🚶 7 min to the attraction (481m)

Address: 3/002, Hendrik Brugmansstraat, Brugge

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 07:00–19:00, Weekend: Zatvoreno

Phone: +32 50 39 68 26

Brugge concertgebouw

garage/underground 🚶 8 min to the attraction (600m)

Address: 't Zand 8000, Brugge

Underground parking garage - 't Zand

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (753m)

Address: t Zand, Brugge

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +32 50 33 90 30

Underground parking garage - Zilverpand/Dweerstraat (capacity 392)

Open 24 hours garage/underground 🚶 10 min to the attraction (786m)

Address: Dweersstraat 5, Brugge

Opening hours: Open 24 hours

Phone: +32 50 33 90 30

Nearby restaurants

Price:
La Dentelliere

La Dentelliere

Closed (opens at 09:30)
⭐ 3.60 736 reviews 221m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 21.05.2026

€€

Address: Wijngaardstraat 33, Brugge

Phone: +32 50 33 18 98

Opening hours: 09:30–21:30

't Bagientje

't Bagientje

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.10 803 reviews 266m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 21.05.2026

€€

Address: Oostmeers 130, Brugge

Phone: +32 50 33 11 20

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:00–22:30 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00–22:30 Thursday: 11:00–22:30 Friday: 11:00–22:30 Saturday: 11:00–22:30 Sunday: 11:00–22:30
Tonka Tearoom

Tonka Tearoom

Closed (opens at 09:00)
⭐ 4.50 693 reviews 271m

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€€

Address: Walplein 18, Brugge

Phone: +32 495 20 73 99

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 09:00–17:30 Tuesday: 09:00–17:30 Wednesday: 09:00–17:30 Thursday: Closed Friday: Closed Saturday: 09:00–18:00 Sunday: 09:00–18:00
Bieratelier Brugge

Bieratelier Brugge

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.30 1294 reviews 274m

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Address: Wijngaardstraat 13, Brugge

Phone: +32 494 10 14 18

Opening hours: 12:00–23:30

Terra Promessa

Terra Promessa

Closed today
⭐ 4.50 572 reviews 294m

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€€

Address: Katelijnestraat 110, Brugge

Phone: +32 50 69 38 67

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 Tuesday: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 Friday: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 Saturday: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:30 Sunday: Closed
Carpe Diem Bakery & Tea-room

Carpe Diem Bakery & Tea-room

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⭐ 4.60 2033 reviews 301m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 21.05.2026

pekara €€

Address: Wijngaardstraat 8, Brugge

Phone: +32 50 33 54 47

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 07:00–18:00 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 07:00–18:00 Thursday: 07:00–18:00 Friday: 07:00–18:00 Saturday: 07:00–18:00 Sunday: 07:00–18:00
De Zevende Hemel

De Zevende Hemel

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 4.20 920 reviews 324m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 01.06.2026

€€

Address: Walplein 6, Brugge

Phone: +32 489 76 09 58

Opening hours: see details
Monday: 11:00–21:30 Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00–21:30 Thursday: 11:00–21:30 Friday: 11:00–21:30 Saturday: 11:00–21:30 Sunday: 11:00–21:30
Domino's Pizza Brugge

Domino's Pizza Brugge

Closed (opens at 11:00)
⭐ 3.80 1098 reviews 389m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 01.06.2026

€€

Address: Stationsplein 8, Brugge

Phone: +32 50 30 03 15

Opening hours: 11:00–22:00

Marco Polo noodles

Marco Polo noodles

Closed (opens at 12:00)
⭐ 4.30 1280 reviews 391m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 21.05.2026

€€

Address: Katelijnestraat 29, Brugge

Phone: +32 50 73 42 85

Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00, Weekend: 12:00–15:00, 18:00–21:30

Gauthierz Brasserie

Gauthierz Brasserie

Closed today
⭐ 4.40 702 reviews 433m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 21.05.2026

bar

Address: Westmeers 72, Brugge

Phone: +32 50 33 92 04

Opening hours: see details
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 Wednesday: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 Thursday: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 Friday: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 Saturday: 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 Sunday: Closed