Travel

Getting here

Damme is a small village just outside Bruges in western Belgium. Here's how to get there from wherever you're starting.

By air

Nearest airports

Brussels Airport (BRU)

The main international gateway. Direct trains from the airport to Bruges run every hour and take around 1h15. From Bruges station, take a taxi to Damme (~15 min).

Brussels South Charleroi (CRL)

Used by budget carriers (Ryanair, Wizz Air). A shuttle bus connects to Brussels-Midi station (~1h), then a train onward to Bruges.

By train

Rail to Bruges

Belgium has an excellent rail network. IC trains from Brussels-Midi to Bruges run twice per hour and take about 60 minutes. From Bruges station, Damme is a short taxi ride (~15 min) or a quick drive.

By car

Driving

Damme sits just off the N9 between Bruges and Maldegem. Parking is available on site at Kasteel van Moerkerke. From Brussels the drive takes approximately 1h15 via the E40. From Paris allow around 3 hours via the A16/E40.

While you're here

Make a weekend of it

Bruges is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Europe and just 15 minutes from the castle. If you're travelling from afar, we'd love for you to arrive a day or two early — the canals, chocolate shops, and Belgian beer alone are worth the trip. The city is very walkable and easy to spend a full day exploring.