About Damme

The ‘Damse Vaart’ a long treelined canal in Damme, combined with the old buildings, authentic atmosphere and wonderful picturesque surroundings, give Damme its unique and well-known character.

The house is situated in a quiet street in the heart of this medieval town. Damme is also well-known for its cosy and excellent restaurants located on and around the village square.

Damme is a 5-minute drive from Bruges and just 15 minutes from Knokke!

Many walking and cycling routes start off in Damme.

Places of interest

In Damme, as you stroll among all of the historic buildings, it’s very easy to imagine yourself being right back there in the Middle Ages. The then prosperous port still sits in splendour today with its stately mansions, the Gothic town hall, museums, charming windmills, the ‘The Church of Our Lady’ and other churches without spires ...

Be prepared for a wonderful surprise when you discover the valuable nature conservation areas and take in the panoramic landscapes. Regardless of whether it's the impressions made by pollarded willows or slanting poplars planted along dikes, canals and streams, or reclaimed land and creek remnants, all bear witness to the century-long struggle between man and water.

What is there to see in Damme?

Food and drink

Sooner or later everyone needs some inner fortification and in this respect Damme definitely caters to your every need! After a marvellous cycling trip or a brisk walk you can sit on a sunny terrace and enjoy a locally brewed beer, sample a regional dish or simply let yourself be spoiled with great gourmet cuisine.

Please click on the link here below for an overview of exquisite restaurants, cosy tearooms and nice terraces;

Delicious food & drink in Damme

Active enjoyment

An interesting walk along the Old City walls?

A cycling ride along the Damse Vaart Canal?

Perhaps you’d prefer a proper long distance cycling tour, such as the ‘Maerlant Cycling Route’ or the ‘Riante Polderroute’, check out all of the possibilities by clicking on the link here below;

Finding active enjoyment in Damme

Events

An exhibition or a concert in the town hall, a performance in De Cultuurfabriek, the monthly book market, guided tours... the options are varied.

Touristic event calendar
Local activities calendar (dutch)
Activities in 'The Culture Factory' (dutch)