Kortrijk
Things To Do
Watch the Battle of the Golden Spurs come to life through interactive exhibits and dazzling multimedia displays at Kortrijk 1302, Kortrijk’s newest Museum, as well as finding out more about the city’s history throughout the ages from Roman times to the present day. It’s an exciting and informative exhibition that’s fun for all the family.
Also in the same building in the Begijnhof Park is an information centre for helping visitors to plan their visit to the city and get the most out of what Kortrijk has to offer. It gives guidance on arts, culture, walking, cycling and festivals in the area.
The cloth trade is a key part of Kortrijk’s heritage, so a trip to the Nationaal Vlasmuseum (National Flax Museum) in the beautiful Beeuwsaerthoeve building gives a fascinating insight into the importance of flax to the city, as well as an explanation of how it was produced. The River Leie, with its acidic waters, provided the perfect environment for preparing the flax and was thus pivotal in ensuring Kortrijk’s success as a cloth producer.
Also in the same building in the Begijnhof Park is an information centre for helping visitors to plan their visit to the city and get the most out of what Kortrijk has to offer. It gives guidance on arts, culture, walking, cycling and festivals in the area.
The cloth trade is a key part of Kortrijk’s heritage, so a trip to the Nationaal Vlasmuseum (National Flax Museum) in the beautiful Beeuwsaerthoeve building gives a fascinating insight into the importance of flax to the city, as well as an explanation of how it was produced. The River Leie, with its acidic waters, provided the perfect environment for preparing the flax and was thus pivotal in ensuring Kortrijk’s success as a cloth producer.