Want to unwind and leave the crowds of Bruges behind? The visually stunning scenery and quiet solitude of Minnewaterpark in town is just what the doctor ordered!
This medieval city boasts one of the most romantic parks I’ve encountered in my travels. Minnewater translates into “Lake of Love” and was originally created in the 13th century. This Love Lake is surrounded by a myriad of walking trails, which wind through flower gardens, wooded areas and across numerous small bridges. Beautiful benches are placed throughout the park, where one can sit and take in the beauty of it all. The people we encountered were mostly locals, riding bicycles or taking their kids and dogs for a walk.
The wide canals surrounding Bruges are dotted with house boats, an occasional fisherman and several windmills. Strolling along the path in the shade of huge trees, we saw old watch towers, ancient city gates and birds searching the meadows for a morsel to eat.
At one spot we could see the church towers and the famous Belfry tower in the distance.
Walking slowly back to the center of town, we couldn’t help but notice how refreshing and relaxing this outing to the “Lake of Love” had been.
The following morning it was off to Brussels, where, long ago, I spent a year working as an Au-pair, studying French and having a fabulous time …
in cahoots with muddy boots 
Lovely imagery… Never wanted to go to Bruges but you ance it look beautiful – a wandering memory
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Thank you! I don’t like crowds, but it was worth it to see this amazing place. Exploring the park and surrounding area gave us some quiet time to recharge our batteries. Thanks for visiting my blog!
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Wow! It’s like a whole other beautiful world. Thanks for the photo tour! 🙂
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You are welcome! And thank you too for always making me look forward to your posts!
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Beautiful!
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It was magical! And so quiet away from all the crowds! Thanks for stopping by.
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A stroll in a park like this on a Sunday -perfect 🙂
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Couldn’t have said it better! Thanks!
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Beautiful place, Number four with the building is my favorite. How I would love to look around in there!
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Glad you liked the post. It’s a great place to visit and explore. Thanks for stopping by.
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Wonderful scenes. My first thought is “I need to travel.” Unfortunately, my second thought is “Yeah, on whose dime?”
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We save diligently every month, travel the less expensive shoulder season and try to combine places to get the most for our money. There are ways to do it, but it takes some research. Also, don’t forget your own area! It’s easy to forget. Good luck!
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Sound advice. Thanks.
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Tripadvisor has some great info for travel. i always find it helpful.
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Beautifully photographed and experienced.
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Thank you! I hope you had as much fun as I did!
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Hippity Hop! Enjoy!
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