Train from Brussels to Bruges

Hi

I%26#39;m going to Brussels for a few days for my birthday in October and would like to spend a day in Bruges whilst I%26#39;m in Belgium as I%26#39;ve heard it is a really pretty city.

As I%26#39;m only there for a few days I like to be prepared before I go! So, does anyone know which train station connects the two cities. I know it takes approx 1 hour but I can%26#39;t seem to find out if its the central, south or north station in Brussels I need to travel from.

Thanks in advance for your help

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All of them. Trains to the coast (Oostende, Knokke and Blankenberge, which stop at Ghent and Brugge), start at Nord and pass through Central and Midi. These 3 stations are all in a line and pass through the centre of Brussels (in a tunnel: at Gare centrale the tracks are underground).

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thank you so much for the information.

do you know if i can stay on the eurostar train and get off at the north station (it only talks about the midi station on the internet) as the north is closer to my hotel?

thanks again

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I%26#39;m afraid the Eurostar terminates at Brussels-Midi so you will have to change trains there for Brussels-Nord. Don%26#39;t worry, there are plenty of trains that call there - all trains going to Antwerp stop there, as I suspect do those going to Leuven, and that%26#39;s just for starters.

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thanks, your help is very much appreciated

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Also all those to the airport. While you have to change trains, your Eurostar ticket is valid on the local train to Central or Nord, as it is to Brussels and not specifically to Gare du Midi, even if that is unfortunately where it terminates.

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House Collapse!

Whilst we were on our way our to the Heysel Stadium on the metro on Saturday evening we were diverted from the metro at Bockstael onto a Metro Bus as there was a problem on the line.

We soon discovered why..........a house was being held up by props and had cracked all the way from top to bottom. Must have been a scary moment for the occupants!

We got back on the Metro at Stuvyenbergh and continued our journey as normal. On the way back we did use the metro all the way through but it went at less than walking pace through the effected area.

Does anyone know what happened to the house? I can%26#39;t find a new reference to it anywhere?

Jewels

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A water leak in a pipe below ground caused the ground to turn to mud and therefore undermine the house: 4 buildings (27 people) had to be evacuated - among other things, the fact that the ground dropped by a foot and a half (half a metre) meant that they couldn%26#39;t open the doors! - but no-one was hurt. With damage that extensive I would guess that the houses would have to be condemned, but at least they will be able to save the contents.

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Thanks for that! Nice to know what happened to the house and occupants............

Jewels

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Group Accommodation in Bruges

Hi,

I am intending to take my fiance to Bruges in April 2009, just after Easter, for his 30th birthday.

We will be travelling by eurostar as he does not like flying. As a suprise I%26#39;ve asked his family and closet friends to join us.

I%26#39;ve looked into Austria and Switzerland, but due to the fact we will only be there a few days, Brussels (Bruges) looks like the place!

Any ideas for accommodation. I would love to hire a large house or chalet to make it cheaper for everyone. I would love a big house with a roaring fire where we can all share the living room and kitchen but need approx 7 bedrooms or more.

Possibly 2 places next to each other if they are smaller?

Thanks

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villarenters.com/villas-to-rent/…default.htm

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Hi,

The hotel we always stay in is the Aragon. They have a place just round the corener which I believe can sleep up to 8? which is called Aragon House. http://www.aragonhouse.be/

Enjoy your time in Bruges.

Regards

Rob

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Brugge dinner on New Year's Eve

We will be in Belgium Dec. 27-January 6, celebrating our anniversary. We%26#39;d planned to have a special anniversary dinner, and thought we might do it on New Year%26#39;s Eve, when we%26#39;ll be in Brugge, and then go on to the square for the festivities. However, we are not finding any restaurant that is open that night. Should we re-think the plan (have dinner another night and just pick up something casual on New Year%26#39;s Eve)? Or, does someone know of a nice restaurant that will be open?

Thanks!

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Hi,

Den Dijver will be open http://www.dijver.be/ I believe a set meal there is around €120 on new years eve?

Enjoy your time in Burges.

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Indoor Football

I am student erasmus, currently studying in Antwerp, and I would like take part of indoor football team (amateur or semi-profesional). In my country was playing in a serious team (National B division) that is why i want to realize a trial in any team.

If you know any team or concatcs that play in this sport, tell me as soon as possible.

Preferably clubs close to center more or less.

Thank you very much.

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Maybe the Antwerp Students League can give you more information. As per their website they have an indoor football team (called %26#39;Futsal%26#39;). You can contact them by email on stephane.stievenart@sportUA.be or by phone 03-265.37.33 from Monday to Friday from 10:00 til 16:00.

¡Buena suerte! Y bienvenido a Amberes.

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Things to do in belgium when travelling with an infant

Hi

Whats the best way to see the sites of Belgium in December with an infant (8 months)?

Are there any recommended day tours or perhaps self guided tours / excursions to Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp?

Whats the best way to go to say Amsterdam for a day? or even Paris? Seeing as its so close?

Thank you for your advice.

Liza and Trevor

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Brussels-Bruges

Hi. I%26#39;m going on a bussines trip in Brussels and on Sunday I would like to visit Bruges. Could anyone tell me please how can I get to Bruges from Brussels? Thank you very much.

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Train from Gare du Midi, central or Nord (it stops at all of them), heading for Oostende, Blankenberge or Knokke, takes 1 hour and there are at least 2 trains an hour.

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Thank you very much for the information,it was very helpful :)

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