Hof Arents is a small garden in Bruges, between the Arentshuis and Groeninge Museums, with canal-side paths, sculptures and a humpbacked bridge. Pause at Bonifacius Bridge for a view and photos, then follow the hedges to find benches among the trees. The garden also contains Rik Poot’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and columns salvaged from the former Waterhalle on the Markt. It makes a calm outdoor stop between nearby museums and the city’s historic sights.
Sculptures and garden details
Rik Poot’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse is among the garden’s outdoor artworks. The sculptures give you a reason to slow down and look around rather than crossing the garden only on the way to the bridge.
Other details include a Monopteros pavilion with a statue and columns from the old Waterhalle, once located on the Markt. Together with the landscaped hedges and tucked-away benches, these features make the garden worth exploring at an unhurried pace.
A stop between museums
Hof Arents lies between Arentshuis and Groeninge Museums, making it easy to include in a walk between the two. It is also set along Bruges’ canals, with Bonifacius Bridge providing a place to stop for a view.
The bridge draws people looking for photographs, so an early visit gives you a better chance of taking pictures without a crowd in the frame. In the evening, street lights illuminate the garden.
FAQ
Where is Hof Arents?
The garden is at Dijver 16 in Bruges, between Arentshuis and Groeninge Museums.
What can you see at Hof Arents?
The garden has Bonifacius Bridge, Rik Poot’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, a Monopteros pavilion and columns from the former Waterhalle.
When is a good time to visit Hof Arents?
Go early for photos at Bonifacius Bridge, or in the evening to see the garden under street lights.
Is Hof Arents open all day?
It is listed as open 24 hours every day.
