Fun things to do in Kortrijk: 9 fun attractions and activities

Great experience, both the immersive experience as well as the small but interactive exposition on the battle of 1302. Film starts every thirty minutes, audio in English, Dutch and French. Free entrance, tips for the amazing volunteers of course appreciated ;-)

Interactive, educative and free experience that tells you about earlier days of Flanders. One can watch a 20 min movie, have a look at the paintings or listen for stories in 3 languages.

A really impressive exhibition inside a beautiful medieval church. Was a surprise to find a museum inside a church - but the church itself is well worth visiting. Interactive displays that tell you the story of the battle of the golden spurs in 1302. Especially nice was the animated film, don't miss it (every 30 minutes, in English, French and Flemish)

Clean quite and very beautiful

The movie is absolutely stunning. Highly recommend visiting

Brilliant exhibition, especially as entry is free! Great way to learn about local history in an engaging way.

Rarely been that much impressed by a cultural experience such as 1302. Everything was well explained and interactive. I highly recommend to watch the 18minute visual experience

This museum is well detailed and informative across all floors. Our family really enjoyed this museum and we learned so much. We highly recommend.

I bought a ticket for Triënnale Kortrijk only: it gives you access to only the top floor of Texture, (and to other locations in town). To see a video about underwater life... Yes, you have to climb up to look underwater.😄 But I passed the shop, where they have an amazing collection of books on flax and fabric.👌 Creative,wonderful presents are also on sale.🥰 In the workshop, teenagers were busy, creating their own tapestry. Showing me through the glass wall the work they were proud of.🥰👌👍

The middle floor with the detailed explanations in English / French / Dutch was fascinating insight into the history of this area as a powerhouse of flax / linen production. Really enjoyed our visit!

Well This was nice (in spite of the small children screaming like the place was on fire) . Learnt a lot around the production of linen ( and about the lingerie of catholic priests - first photo)

Wasn’t expecting much of a flax museum to be honest, but the museum provides a surprisingly interesting look at the rise and fall of the flax industry in the “Texas of Flanders”. You could read everything in English as well as Dutch and French.

Do you know why the Leie river has been so important for Kortrijk ? Because its flow connects the city thru its history around textile industry: One of Vlaanderen most important export products, #Courtrai flax ..and here in Texture Museum over Leie you can learn about this interesting fact ...and beyond with workshops and exhibits such "Textiel in Verzet"

Some of show room devices were not working.

Nice town centre with historic buildings. The cathedral and surrounding buildings are very well kept. Nice bars and restaurants to enjoy too.

To my knowledge, you cannot get into the tower, but it’s still a very beautiful monument in the square and kind of dissemble of the city. I enjoyed looking at it and reading the information that was written on the history of the tower.

A medieval belfry on the city's main square, dated to have been built in early 14th century. Is on the Unesco world heritage list (as one of "Belfries in Belgium and France"). It was originally part of the long since demolished Cloth hall, in fact also the belfry was planned to be torn down in late 19th century, but heavy protests from the local population saved it. Supposedly you can get inside, it did seem closed when I visited, so not totally sure if you can enter it or not.

Nice surrounding, just sit down and enjoy a Belgian beer and listen to the " beiaard "

In this busy student city, the market place offers a peaceful place to enjoy a coffee or meal in one of the many taverns. Statues, art, children's playground, lots of nice shops, something for everyone to enjoy

I believe this is St Martins Church adjacent to the Grote Market. Kortrijk is quite a pleasant place and easy to walk around. There is a lot of interesting architecture to admire in the area of the Grote Market and lots of places to eat and snack and watch the world go by. I believe that the area has frequent antiques markets outdoors also. The square also hosts live music and performances. Worth checking beforehand whats on.

You have just about everything around there. Stores, restaurants, bars, burger shops, hemp shop, hotels, ATMs, banks, sight seeing locations... Most times a very busy place. It's a good place to go relax outside in the sun at one of the local bars/taverns/restaurants.

Nice town with good restaurants and a tower to climb with view over the city. Parking is a available and walking distance to the town centre.

These two towers are the monument that to me defined Kortrijk It was very nice to see them from both sides of the river and it’s a very nice photo picture for those who like to take pictures. I am not sure if you can go inside the towers, but anyway, it was just nice to admire them from outside.

Iconic towers on bridge over river Leie in centre of Kortrijk. Lovely setting for sitting outside for a drink or meal

Lovely city with these two towers by the river.

Cool towers either side of cobbled bridge besides the river. Steps and seating either side of river and lots of restaurants look like will be open in the evenings. We watched a wedding take place just beside the towers looks like it happens fairly regularly

it's just beautiful there specially when it's sunny and you get a nice view of the canal, they are also well kept historical buildings in pristine conditions. well worth visit if you pass by Kortrijk

Beautiful peacefulness in this place

Pretty garden and you are able to look into some of the houses to see what they would have been like. There was an art installation that was quite interesting too.

Great little garden for a peaceful respite if you're walking in the area. I enjoyed this on a Tuesday afternoon with no one else around. It is well maintained and a lovely spot to visit.

Intimate cosy place, worth a visit, gives an idea how live was 2 centuries ago. Huge herbs garden well maintained.

(Translated by Google) Hidden gem! Don't pass this by in Sint-Jansstraat. In the space behind the entrance you will see a chapel, a water pump, a beautiful medicinal herb garden and more than 10 tiny houses. Poor widows used to live there. They were not Beguines. They had one room with a small bed and an oven, a staircase up to a small attic and a staircase down to a cool room. The houses are now painted nice white. Please note the opening hours: Open from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., during autumn and winter until 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays, Fridays and public holidays. (Original) Verborgen pareltje! Loop dit niet voorbij in de Sint-Jansstraat. In de ruimte achter de ingang zie je een kapelletje, een waterpomp, een mooie medicinale kruidentuin en meer dan 10 piepkleine huisjes. Daar woonden vroeger arme weduwen. Het waren geen begijnen. Ze hadden één kamer met een klein bed en een stoof, een trap naar boven naar een klein zoldertje en een trapje naar beneden voor een koele ruimte. De huisjes zijn nu mooi wit geschilderd. Let op de openingsuren: Open van 14 - 18 u., tijdens de herfst en de winter tot 17 u. Gesloten op maandag, vrijdag en feestdagen.

(Translated by Google) A very pretty, quiet, and flowery complex. You wouldn't think of such a peaceful place just a few meters from the shopping center. Open only in the afternoon. (Original) Très joli ensemble, calme, fleuri. On imagine pas un lieu si paisible à quelques mètres du centre commercial. Ouvert uniquement l'après midi.

(Translated by Google) Back in time and an oasis of peace and yet so close to the center of Kortrijk. And also interesting is the garden with medicinal plants and flowers. It takes some searching to find it, but it's worth taking a detour during a city walk. (Original) Terug in de tijd en een oase van rust en toch zó vlakbij het centrum van Kortrijk. En óók interessant de tuin met medicinale planten en bloemen. Het is even zoeken om het te vinden maar de moeite om een ommetje te maken tijdens een stadswandeling.

(Translated by Google) A cozy herb garden, supplemented with various flowering plants. You spend a maximum of 15 minutes walking through it at your leisure. Quite nice for a short stop to get away from the busy shopping streets. (Original) Een gezellig kruidentuintje, aangevuld met diverse bloeiende planten. Je besteed er hoogstens 15 minuutjes, om er rustig door te wandelen. Best leuk voor een korte stop om even weg te zijn vanuit de drukke winkelstraten.

Great

Located in a small park, very peaceful area, a few benches to sit at, the monument itself is well kept, clean and tidy, not a great deal to see on its own but as part of a tour around Kortrijk it is worth viewing

created to commemorate the battle of the gulden spurs. In which a small pre-Belgian local army (mostly militia) were able to hold a much larger french army by using the environment.

It's a lovely spot to go read. For the area it is in, it feels really calm.

Nice monument, symbol of the flemish battle 'guldensproenslag'

Nice place to rest and relax

Very beautiful place

Great place for a small walk. Smelled devine from the roses!

A beautiful place to visit. We went following a bad rain storm and unfortunately the roses had taken a beating. Lots of Beauty left.

Hiddden botanic pearl at a stone's throw from the city (of Kortrijk) center. A beautiful collection of roses in a lovely scenery including mansion. To visit in June!

Very beautiful place full of nature. A great place to visit and where you can relax.

Beautiful, nice place to take photos. Nature is amazing

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet

Beautiful roses in this garden. This garden has free admission as well as parking nearby.

(Translated by Google) This concrete tower, approximately 35 meters high, was erected in 1974 and was designed by the Brussels architect Jacques Moeschal. De Sjouwer stands on a hill that consists of the clay released during the excavation of the E17. The monument was erected in honor of the West Flemish cross-border workers/seasonal workers, many of whom crossed the border between 1930 and 1960 to carry out heavy seasonal work in the then Nord Pas de Calais. For this reason, the top of the monument points towards France. (Original) Deze in 1974 opgerichte betonnen toren van ongeveer 35 meter hoog, is een ontwerp van de Brusselse architect Jacques Moeschal. De Sjouwer staat op een heuvel die bestaat uit de, bij het uitgraven van de E17, vrijgekomen klei. Het monument is opgericht ter ere van de West-Vlaamse grensarbeiders/seizoesarbeiders, waarvan er velen tussen 1930 en 1960 de grens over trokken om in het toenmalige Nord Pas de Calais het zware seizoenswerk uit te voeren. Om deze reden wijst de top van het monument dan ook richting Frankrijk.

(Translated by Google) Look Geert, it can be done this way! Guest workers show that you appreciate them through a monument. (Original) Kijk Geert, zo kan het ook! Gastarbeiders middels een monument laten zien dat je hen waardeert.

(Translated by Google) Be sure to take a look at the tree in the corner, 30 meters from De Sjouwer... The French call it L'arbre 3G... (Original) Bekijk vooral eens de boom die in de hoek staat op 30 meter van De Sjouwer... L'arbre 3G noemen de Fransen hem...

(Translated by Google) good site (Original) bon site

(Translated by Google) Our visit to the porter went very well. Around the corner you will find the best coffee bar along the E17. We all particularly enjoyed the café con leché. (Original) Ons bezoek aan de sjouwer is heel goed meegevallen. Om de hoek vind je de beste koffiebar langs de E17. Vooral de café con leché viel bij ons allemaal in de smaak.

(Translated by Google) Always a nice place to take a rest (Original) Altijd fijne plaats om even te rusten

(Translated by Google) It is the memorial to the workers who built the trans-border soul of our France Belgium region 🇧🇪👋 (Original) C’est le mémorial des ouvriers qui ont construit l’âme trans frontalière de notre région France Belgique 🇧🇪👋

(Translated by Google) Calm and sunset is wonderful (Original) Sakin ve gün batımı harika