Walking around a city, big or small, is the best way to discover your destination. It allows you to really take in your surroundings and stop wherever you want. Ghent obviously has its historical centre, which is small in size but great in cultural value. But be sure to venture outside the old city too, with or without a guide to direct your attention to things you might otherwise have missed. Not a fan of walking? A bike ride, a boat trip or a carriage ride might be more up your street.
Point of Interest
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Koning Albertpark (Zuidpark)
Stylish, classy welcome to Ghent -
Koningin Astridpark
Park around the protected 'De Groote' villa -
Kuiperskano
Glide through Ghent in a Canadian canoe -
La Bella Vespa
Green & silent cruising in Ghent -
LAGO Ghent Rozebroeken: go for it!
Fun in the water guaranteed -
Leie Yachting
Sail along the Lys in a luxury boat -
Leiecruises
Relaxing on the water -
Maaseikplein
A green oasis with references to the Ghent Altarpiece. -
Magical Ghent in the evening
Explore Ghent with the light plan -
Minerva Boat Company
Captain for a day? -
Muinkpark
Tranquillity, nature and impressive trees -
Neighbourhood park De Porre
Park on old factory site -
Old St Elizabeth Beguinage
Beguine city in Ghent: a tolerant ‘holy corner’ -
On the trail of industrial Ghent
A walk along industrial heritage in the city centre of Ghent -
Parkbos
Enjoy nature just outside the city -
Portus Ganda
Student quarter by day, idyllic by night -
Prinsenhof
Medieval gem in the city centre -
Rafting & Outdoor Events
Time for adventure? -
Rederij De Gentenaer
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Rommelwaterpark
Cosy park with a playground -
Schoolhoeve De Campagne
Petting farm where animals come first -
Sint-Antoniushof
Old abbey garden turned park for all ages -
Sint-Baafskouterpark
Fun and games for adventurers -
Skate park Blaarmeersen Ghent
Belgium’s largest outdoor skate park -
Small Beguinage Our Lady ter Hoyen
The Ghent Beguines, quietly independent -
Spaans Kasteelplein
Popular square for sports & games -
St Bavo’s Abbey, a hidden oasis
The abbey church to convert Ganda -
Sunday stroll on the Kouter
Lazy Sundays
Event
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Market for fresh food
Shopping on Sint-Michielsplein square -
Market for fresh food and new merchandise
Shopping on Vrijdagmarkt square -
Market for fresh food and new merchandise
Shopping on Van Beverenplein square -
Market for fresh food and new merchandise
Shopping in Ledeberg -
Market for small pets
Shopping on Oude Beestenmarkt square -
OdeGand
Dazzling music show in the historical city centre -
Organic market
Shopping on Groentenmarkt square -
Organic market
Shopping on Maria Hendrikaplein square -
Roller rink
Roller skating in the heart of Ghent -
Second-hand and antiques market
Shopping on Beverhoutplein and Bij Sint-Jacobs squares -
Second-hand bicycle market
Shopping on Oude Beestenmarkt square -
The Ghent Festivities
Ghent Festivities: 10 days when the city goes wild