De Lamme Goedzak

The paddle boat that sails the Damse Vaart between Bruges and Damme, four times a day in each direction from April to October.

What it is

Rederij De Lamme Goedzak runs the boat of the same name, an old-style paddle boat, recently restored, that links Bruges and the centre of Damme along the Damse Vaart. It holds 120 people and has a bar open throughout the trip, which takes about 35 minutes.

How it works

You board at either end: in Bruges, on the Noorweegse Kaai, and in Damme, on the canal bank by the village. There are single (€12) and return (€18) tickets, with reduced prices for over-65s and children up to 12. Small groups don't book; groups of more than ten do. Dogs on a lead travel free; bikes are no longer allowed.

2026 timetable

From 4 April to 4 October 2026 it sailed every day between 11:00 and 18:00: from Damme at 11 am, 1, 3 and 5 pm, and from Bruges at 12, 2, 4 and 6 pm. After that, weekends only until 1 November, with the last sailing at 15:00 from Damme and 16:00 from Bruges. On some odd days it doesn't run: in 2026, 27 and 28 June, 30 July and 4 and 5 September. The 2027 dates are published on their website.

Where to board

In Bruges, the landing stage is at Noorweegse Kaai 31, north of the city, past the Dampoort gate, about 25 minutes' walk from the Markt. In Damme, on Damse Vaart Zuid, two minutes from the village square.

What they run

The Geocalia activities run by De Lamme Goedzak, with the prices and terms they publish.

Independent companies: you book with them, on their terms. Prices are as they publish them and may change.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Lamme Goedzak sail?

In 2026, daily from 4 April to 4 October and at weekends until 1 November.

Do I need to book?

Not as an individual; yes for groups of more than ten.

Independent company: you book with them, on their terms.

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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