This lake is also known as Minnewater and you’ll find it on the southern edge of Bruges. The lake itself and the buildings and park surrounding it are so picturesque, that you can see where the name has come from – it’s a great place to be with someone you love! The lake is actually a reservoir and is joined to the canal system of Bruges so you will see boats on it from time to time. To be honest, there’s not a lot more to do at Minnewater, other than just walking around and crossing the bridges, but you have to see it! This is an extract from our free Bruges City Guide.
One of the bridges at Minnewater (Lover's Lake), Bruges
There are lots of attractive buildings and monuments in the Minnewaterpark area. Some of the old city defences of Bruges still remain too, including the tall Watchtower. The park here is home to a number of festivals throughout the year, most notably the Cactus music festival (usually in July) when concerts take place on the grassy park area. Minnewater is also a great place to see the wildlife of Bruges, in particular the swans which are the city’s emblem.
The watchtower near Lover's Lake in Bruges
LOCATION
Lover’s Lake and Minnewater park are at the southern tip of Bruges city near to the old city defences. To get there from the Markt, take Wollestraat down to the canal and then follow the canal all the way to the lake. The final road is called Minnewater.
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