Children
Is this your first visit to the city with children? Then let a guide show you the ropes. On foot, by boat or in a carriage.
Rather go it alone? Why not? Go by bicycle or even by boat.
There are some crazy things to do with children in Ghent
The World of Kina: the Garden
The World of Kina: the House
Two worlds, one nature museum. The superb permanent collection is supplemented by fascinating temporary exhibitions. The two exhibitions on sexuality and relationships, one for children from 4 to 12 years old and one for teenagers, are an absolute must. The permanent eight-legged residents (tarantulas) are also looking forward to your visit.
The ‘Ghent and Emperor Charles V’ audiovisual show tells you about the turbulent relationship between Ghent and its most famous son, Charles V (also in English on request). The ‘Papier-Plezier’ exhibition is a magical display for the very youngest children. Treasure hunts for various ages make it possible to discover all this in an agreeable way.
An original museum game makes the Design Museum in Ghent an essential experience for children too. Armed with a rucksack full of gadgets, your offspring will search high and low and learn as they play.
Adults find the Castle of the Counts imposing, but for children it is nothing less than breathtaking. All the stories about knights and ladies here suddenly become very real (the movieguide helps too).
www.gent.be/eCache/THE/1/464.cmVjPTQ0MTM5.html (available in Dutch)
In this museum, where they conjure with tricks of vision and optical illusions, you really can’t believe your eyes.
The virtual monk Alison guides you on a mysterious journey through the age-old abbey. All the secrets of its former residents are revealed and at the end you discover how and why the monk Raphael vanished. The movieguide makes it seem as if you are taking part in an exciting film. A museum visit for the 21st century.
www4.gent.be/spa/03_Alison/Alison01_en.htm
You can find more information about sports activities (swimming pools, playgrounds, skate parks, recreation areas) at Sports and Leisure.
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