Bruges for two days

Does two days mean three nights?

Good question. No, only two nights, so two half days and one full day. Just trying to figure out what we should prioritize.

Gaby, there is PLENTY to see in Bruges to fill the time you have. That's if you're interested in what the town has to offer, which we were! Some of what I'd recommend from firsthand experience:

Museum of the Church of Our Lady:
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/olv-kerk-museum-museum-church-our-lady

Groeninge Museum:
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/groeningemuseum-groeninge-museum

Sint-Janshospitaal:
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/museum-sint-janshospitaal-museum-st-johns-hospital

A walk along the city's ramparts; see some windmills:
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/de-vesten-city-ramparts

Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde:
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/begijnhof-beguinage

Jeruzalemkapel and Adornesdomein:
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/jeruzalemkapel-jerusalem-chapel
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/adornesdomein-adornes-estate

Sint-Jakobskerk:
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/sint-jakobskerk-st-jamess-church

Sint-Salvatorskathedraal:
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/sint-salvatorskathedraal-saint-saviours-cathedral

Jan van Eyckplein (a great place for pictures early in the morning):
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/jan-van-eyckplein-jan-van-eyck-square

Sint-Annakerk:
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/sint-annakerk-st-annes-church

And, of course, the Markt, Burg and so much more. Just walkabouts of the historic center can keep you occupied for hours.
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/markt-market-square
https://www.visitbruges.be/en/things-to-do/culture-and-heritage/burg-burg-square

Bruges is beautifully illuminated after sunset, so you can do a lot of walking after diner. The crowds are gone, so makes Bruges a more enjoyable place to explore. The gates of the beguinage closes at 6:30 PM, so better visiting it just before diner or early in the morning, the time there will be hardly any visitor.

If you want to join a tour to Ypres, so seeing more than just the Flanders Field Museum, meaning visiting the battle fields, the cemeteries and attending the Last Post at 8 PM you wil be back late in the evening. Some tour operators can pick you up in Bruges, checkout if the Last Post is included in the tour or not.

If you want to do also the things Kathy talks about and visiting Ypres too, I think that will make a very busy time in bruges. In case you decide dropping Ypres, a bike ride to Damme is fun to do and an opportunity to escape the crowds.

Bruges is beautifully illuminated after sunset, so you can do a lot of
walking after diner....

I Absolutely agree, Wil. Early risers will find even the busiest corners and canals blissfully quiet too.

If you're planning a two-day trip to Bruges, you might find onla.be helpful. It's a Belgian platform where locals post about various events and services, which could enhance your visit.

You must have time to visit several chocolate shops ! I brought so much chocolate home, and wish I had brought more. Much of the locally made candy isn't available outside of the area, and when I asked about shipping , the price doubles! If you're a beer drinker, you'll also be happy. The town is so charming and wandering is just delightful ! Enjoy!

I like walking Bruges, it's level and other than the cobblestones there's no major issues. Check and see if there's a flea market in the park just outside the walls. And I suggest a boat ride, while very popular with us tourists, is also a good way to see the city. Just remember Easter is late in April this year and there will be religious holidays.

LOL, we didn't visit any of the chocolate shops or bring any of it home. But the Flemish art and architecture? Couldn't get enough.

Last spring we spent three nights in Bruges and two in Ypres. In Ypres we did visit the In Flanders Field Museum and had a full day private tour to see many other landmarks. I would not ride all the way to Ypres on a day trip to visit the museum when there is so much to see much nearer Bruges.

I visited Brugge early last May. The old town is charming, and magical early evening when restaurants etc turn on their outside lights which glimmer on the canals. I loved walking the alleyways, darting into shops here and there. I believe there are 5 canals that meander through the old town within the walls. I never walked on so many cobblestones other than in Portugal.

If you are there on a Saturday there should be a flea market outside the walls.