What to do · Bruges
The Lamme Goedzak boat, from Bruges to Damme along the canal
Information
- From
- €12 adult, one way
- Duration
- 35 min
- Season
- In 2026, daily from 4 April to 4 October and at weekends until 1 November
- Who it's for
- All ages; accessible
- With a dog
- On a lead, free on board
The Lamme Goedzak is an old-fashioned paddle-style boat that makes the trip between Bruges and Damme along the Damse Vaart, the canal of poplars, in about 35 minutes. It is the relaxed way to get to Damme without pedalling, and with small children it is an outing in itself. It is named after the friend of Till Eulenspiegel, the character of the Damme legend.
Times and landing stages
In Bruges it leaves from the Noorweegse Kaai, to the north, next to the Dampoort gate, about a 25-minute walk from the Markt; in Damme, from the canal bank, two minutes from the square. In the 2026 season it ran every day from 4 April to 4 October: from Bruges at 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and 18:00, and from Damme at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00. After that, weekends only until 1 November. Check its website for the 2027 dates and individual days without service.
Prices
One way costs €12 for adults, €10 for over-65s and €4 for children up to age 12; return, €18, €15 and €7. Small groups do not book. There is a bar on board, and dogs on a lead travel free. Bikes are no longer allowed.
Tips
- Boat there, walk back If you feel like walking, the seven kilometres of the canal take an hour and a half.
- Work out the last departure The last one from Damme is at 17:00 in season.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the boat from Bruges to Damme?
€12 one way and €18 return for adults; children up to age 12, €4 and €7.
Can you take a bike?
No, bikes are no longer allowed on board.
Does it run in winter?
No: it sails from April to October, and in autumn only at weekends.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagersWith a dogWith friends
Who runs it
- De Lamme GoedzakBoat trip between Bruges and Damme along the Damse Vaart Visit their website
