House Swap & Exchange in Bruges

Discover new places

Work during the day and explore your new location in the evenings and weekends. Save vacation days by combining both!

Free accommodation

We don’t require (expensive) memberships. Swaphouse is 100% free. No money is exchanged in the entire process.

All the amenities you need

All homes feature fast WiFi and dedicated workspace(s). You can expect everything you need to live and work from there.

About Bruges

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Timezone

UTC+1

Bruges follows Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) and switches to UTC+2 (CEST) during summer months.

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Main language

Dutch

French and German are also spoken in some parts of Belgium.

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Climate

Oceanic

Mild summers and cool winters with moderate rainfall.

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Closest airport

OST

Ostend-Bruges International Airport, though most travelers use Brussels Airport (BRU) for major connections.

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Intl. train station

Brugge

Main station with services to Brussels, Ghent, and other Belgian cities.

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Near beach?

± 20km

Bruges is inland; the nearest beach town is Zeebrugge on the North Sea.

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Near mountains?

± 500km

The Ardennes to the south in Belgium are the nearest hilly region.

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Local Cuisine

Belgian Waffles

Sweet waffles, often topped with whipped cream and fruits.

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Currency

Euro (€ - EUR)

Used by 19 of the 27 EU countries.

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Must see

Markt Square

Historic square at the heart of the city, surrounded by medieval buildings.

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Hidden gem

Beguinage

A tranquil area that once housed a semi-monastic community of women.

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Water quality

Good

The tap water undergoes rigorous treatment and is safe for consumption.

Ready to swap your home?

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Need more information?

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