Damme is a picturesque medieval
town in the green Flemish polders at a stone's throw from
historic Bruges and the Belgian coast.
Historical Damme.
Very few small towns have so many monuments as Damme: the
gothical town hall, the Schellemill, the 13th century
Sint-Janshospital, the partially restored town walls, old
farms,... In the surrounding villages you will also find
various architectural masterpieces that bear witness of the rich
past of this region.
Recreational and sporting
Damme. Damme is an ideal base for your family's
day out. The landscape is very inviting and well-suited
for a bicycle ride. But if you rather like a nice walk,
you need not look far either: every year hikes are being
organized in the different villages of the district. Damme
counts also for a few major sporting events such as the swim
competition Damme - Bruges over a distance of 5km, the
poldertriathlon, the running event Damme - Bruges - Damme and
mulitple cycling contests.
Festive Damme.
They sure know how to make your day in Damme. The local
village fairs stand for a pleasant happening with fun for all
ages. But there is more than kermis of course: the Castle
Feast in Moerkerke, the old rural festival in Vivenkapelle, the
rockfestival Laprock in Lapscheure to mention only a few.
Natural and rural
Damme. The green and fertile polders alternate
with wet pastures and natural creeks: a real blessing for
nature. The region is intersected by three substantial
canals; the rich vegetation on the shores form the ideal base
for the blue heron's ambush. This big bird can be observed
frequently but other species thrive here too: cormorants, ducks,
geese and other waterfowl. The banks have their own
specific flora and are the habitat for various small mamals.
If you prefer making a refreshing stroll in the woods, then you
will certainly find what you look for in the Ryckevelde domain
in Sijsele.
Gastronomical
Damme. Damme's culinary reputation reaches far
beyond the country's borders. And this is justifiably so!
In the numerous cosy restaurants you are being served the most
delicious (regional) dishes in the unique cadre that is proper
to Damme. And for the real gastronome there is the anual
festival of the regional products.
In short, Damme is a vivid place
that has something for everyone's desire. Click on the
buttons on the left and right to find out more about the town
and the surrounding area.