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Fun all year round

In summer or winter, on rainy or sunny days, during holidays or school weeks, in blistering hot or bitter cold weather: Ghent is a great place to visit at any time and under any circumstances. Depending on your interests, you can plan a visit that is sure to meet all your expectations. Although planning ahead is always advisable, it’s not an absolute must: in Ghent you can always find something to do that suits you.

Summer in Ghent

Fall for a city in a summer mood
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People on the grass in Muink Park
Summer in Ghent

Good Morning Ghent

Famous people get you through the morning in Ghent
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Tiany Kiriloff and her three daughters walk across a bridge on the waterfront in Ghent on a sunny day
Good Morning Ghent

Mondays in Ghent

What to do in Ghent when most attractions are closed
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People on the terrace at De Krook
Mondays in Ghent

Tips for rainy days

A spot of rain can’t spoil the fun
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Persoon met een paarse paraplu op het Sint-Baafsplein
Tips for rainy days

Restaurants open on Sundays

Make your Sunday a real rest day
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Restaurants open on Sundays

Winter in Ghent

Or just how warm the coldest season can be
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De Graslei in avondlicht
Winter in Ghent

What can you currently do in Ghent?

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Mensen aan het wandelen in de sneeuw
What can you currently do in Ghent?

Ghent in autumn? That’s the city at its best

Discover what makes Ghent the perfect destination in autumn
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Ghent in autumn? That’s the city at its best

Autumn half-term in Ghent

The most fun and child-friendly holiday tips
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Autumn half-term in Ghent

Easter holidays in Ghent

Celebrate spring with an excursion full of variety
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Easter holidays in Ghent

Christmas holidays in Ghent

Warm tips for a winter break in Ghent
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Christmas holidays in Ghent

Spring half-term in Ghent

Tips for an unforgettable carnival break
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Spring half-term in Ghent

Spring in Ghent!

Discover Ghent when it comes back alive
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Blossoms during spring at the Bijloke
Spring in Ghent!

8 places to cool down in Ghent

Lovely refreshing summer tips
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places to cool down in Ghent
8 places to cool down in Ghent

Pop-up summer bars in Ghent

Tropical vibes & refreshing drinks
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Mensen op het terras van een zomerbar
Pop-up summer bars in Ghent

Winter pop-up bars in Ghent

Come and warm up at these cosy winter bars!
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Winter pop-up bars in Ghent

City breaks in the darker months

Ghent is an interesting destination, even in autumn
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Saint Michael’s Bridge in evening light
City breaks in the darker months

Winter exhibitions in Ghent

Warming up in a Ghent museum
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Winter exhibitions in Ghent

Summer exhibitions in Ghent

Cool off with culture
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Cyclists and walkers in front of the Museum of Fine Arts
Summer exhibitions in Ghent

Autumn exhibitions in Ghent

The start of the cultural season
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Autumn exhibitions in Ghent

Spring exhibitions in Ghent

When spring blooms in museums too
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Spring exhibitions in Ghent

Finding a restaurant last minute in Ghent

Pop in and sit down!
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Finding a restaurant last minute in Ghent

The charm of Ghent at its coldest

Visit the city during the winter season
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Man wandelt over een brug bedenkt met sneeuw
The charm of Ghent at its coldest

The churches of Ghent

Towers that have witnessed history
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Saint Nicholas Church viewed from Saint Michael Bridge
The churches of Ghent

Ghent, city of light

Full of life by day, magical by night
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Het Vleeshuis verlicht in de avond
Ghent, city of light

Experience evening and nightlife like a true Ghent native

You'll want spend some time in Ghent
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Cozy illuminated terraces along the water in Ghent at nightfall
Experience evening and nightlife like a true Ghent native

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