The best photo spots at Winter in Ghent

Winter Wonder Castle

Unleash your inner medieval knight or princess in the wintery Castle of the Counts, also known as ‘Winter Wonder Castle’.

Illuminated Castle of the Counts during the Christmas period

Ferris wheel

There is an impressive Ferris wheel on Korenmarkt square during the Ghent Winter Festivities.

Graslei and Korenlei

Graslei and Korenlei are picturesque locations all year round.

Ice rink

Skating in Ghent city centre under the City pavilion

Mensen aan het ijsschaatsen in Gent onder de Stadshal

Sint-Baafsplein square

The epicentre of Ghent’s Christmas market is located at Sint-Baafsplein square, above which the imposing belfry and cathedral tower.

Reindeer carousel at the Christmas market

Kouter square

The Ghent Kouter square is mainly known for its Sunday flower market.

People taking pictures of the illuminated kiosk

The Post Office Building

The former post office building, on the centrally located Korenmarkt square, is always beautifully lit and decorated during Winter in Ghent.

The former post office on the Korenmarkt in Christmas lights

Kraanlei

Stroll along the waterfront in this decorated street.

Winkelstraat aan het water tijdens avondlicht met kerstverlichting

Winter in Ghent

If you are a fan of winter conviviality, be sure to visit Ghent in December. During this period, the historical city centre, from St.-Baafsplein square to St.-Veerleplein square, is converted into a winter landscape. Discover Ghent in winter and enjoy the warm Christmas atmosphere! 