Boat trip & wine excursion for €15 p.p. instead of €32
This activity is available from Wednesday to Saturday in July and August 2026
Sail with De Lamme Goedzak along the picturesque Damse Vaart to the charming Mérula wine estate. There you will enjoy a guided tour among the vines, followed by a refined tasting of one Mérula wine. Afterwards, there is time to relax on the estate or play a game of petanque. The afternoon ends with a peaceful return trip to Bruges.
14:00 Boat trip from Bruges to Mérula wine estate
14:20 Arrival
15:00 Start of guided tour
16:00 Tasting of a delicious Mérula wine
16:30 Relaxing on the estate or a game of petanque
17:15 Return trip to Bruges
Reservation mandatory via: verkoop@merulawines.com
Art route àmare for €16 p.p.
This activity is available from Wednesday to Sunday from August 1 to September 27.
Àmare is a unique open-air art project along the Damse Vaart, where art, nature, and the soul of the Brugse Ommeland harmoniously meet. Between Bruges and Damme, a special route unfolds in one of Flanders' most iconic landscapes, with the Damse Vaart as the connecting thread.
Along the route, visitors discover works by national and international artists, in the middle of the picturesque landscape of the Brugse Ommeland.
Experience the trail at your own pace using the Àmare magazine, which you receive when boarding De Lamme Goedzak. In it, you will find a map, practical information, and explanations of the artworks and artists. Prefer a guide? Guided tours are also possible. Tickets and guide reservations are available online.
The start and end point is at Domaine De Blauwe Zaal, where free parking is provided.
Start times at Domaine De Blauwe Zaal:
11:30 — 13:30 — 15:30
Departure times De Lamme Goedzak:
12:20 — 14:20 — 16:20
Tickets are exclusively available online.
Get lost in the corn maze of Maïsterplan
From July 1 to August 31, the maze is open daily from 11:00 (Tuesday from 13:00), closed on Monday — last entry at 18:00.
Close to the Damse Vaart lies Maïsterplan, the experience farm of farmer Max and farmer's wife Janne.
Get lost with the whole family in the impressive corn maze, search for hidden quiz boards, and enjoy all the goodies from the farm afterwards: regional products from the picking garden and home-reared meat.
If you wish, you can even stay overnight in a cozy glamping tent amidst the corn.
Discover Mérula Wine Estate
At Domaine De Blauwe Zaal, alongside the equestrian center, you will also find Mérula Wine Estate, producer of quality Belgian wines. What once started as a small-scale wine project grew over the years into a renowned wine estate of no less than 25 hectares.
You might have already tasted a glass of Mérula on board De Lamme Goedzak, but would you like to truly experience the story behind the wine? Then you are warmly welcome for a guided tour with tasting at the estate.
A visit begins with a guided walk through the vineyards, led by a passionate guide. Afterwards, you get a unique look into the complete production process in the winemaking cellar. We end in the modern winery with a cozy tasting of three Mérula wines.
Guided tours are possible all year round by appointment for groups of 15 people or more at €20 per person. For smaller groups, a fixed fee of €300 applies, or you can join a monthly organized open tour.
More info or reservations? Mail to verkoop@merulawines.com
Stay in the
Bruges countryside
Would you like to further discover the Brugse Ommeland with its beautiful polder landscape, or the cities of Bruges and Damme? Then Hoeve De Blauwe Zaal is the ideal base for your stay. From active to gastronomic, from relaxed to vibrant: there is something for everyone here.
In the 5 elegant guest rooms, you will enjoy a comfortable stay in the countryside and the wide polder landscapes. All rooms have been recently renovated and exude modern rural charm.
In the cozy and well-equipped kitchen, you will find everything you need to prepare meals. You can enjoy gastronomy on the estate itself in Restaurant Zevensterre or in the many nearby restaurants, both in Bruges and in Damme.
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