Lappersfortbos, Nature area in Sint-Michiels, Brugge, Belgium.

Lappersfortbos is a forest area in Sint-Michiels covering roughly 17 hectares, with the majority composed of natural forest stands featuring mixed tree species and undergrowth. The site is crisscrossed by maintained pathways that wind through the woods and offer opportunities for walking and cycling.

Around 1776, maps by Count de Ferraris show the farm "Ten Briele" and the name "Lappersforbos" near present-day Bruges. In the second half of the 19th century, the railway company BN, La Brugeoise, settled and expanded here, and around World War II it ran a munitions factory. In 1987 Fabricom bought 18 hectares and levelled part of it; in 2000 the Bruges council approved a spatial plan keeping 8 hectares as park, 4.85 as a small-business zone and 3.2 as industry. After occupations from 2001, the 13.5-hectare remainder was bought in 2008 by the Flemish government and Bruges and rezoned from industry to forest managed by the Agency for Nature and Forests.

The forest serves as a popular spot where locals come to watch birds and wildlife changing with the seasons. People use it as a straightforward way to experience nature and help their children understand how animals live nearby.

The site is easy to explore on foot or by bike thanks to clearly marked pathways throughout the area. Visitors should expect uneven ground and wear weather-appropriate clothing, as the forest remains open year-round for exploration.

The forest connects to neighboring green spaces, creating a continuous natural corridor through the otherwise built-up neighborhood. This connection allows wildlife to move between different habitats and strengthens ecological value across the broader area.