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Inspiration in Ghent
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  • CityCard Gent en andere publicaties op tafel

    CityCard Gent, amazing prices

    Experience Ghent to the full
  • Couple in red kayak paddle past a motor boat

    Summer in Ghent

    Sunny summer tips in Ghent, city of art
  • Ghent – City of Art

    Ghent – City of Art

    From mediaeval paintings to hip street art
  • Graslei in evening light

    Mystic Lamb, lights and delicacies!

    Why choose Ghent for a weekend trip?
  • Bartender making cocktails

    Cocktails in Ghent

    Start your evening out here, or why not stay?
  • Kalandeberg in Ghent

    Shopping areas in Ghent

    The unique character and shopping offer of each
  • Vilhjalmur Sigurdarson

    Gourmet rock ‘n’ roll

    Top-notch retaurants in Ghent
  • People at a table in Yalo restaurant and bar

    Trendy lunch spots

    Love great food? You’re in luck.
  • CRU - Cuit Gent

    Food markets in Ghent

    Tasty, original and trendy hotspots
  • Binnenin de Boekentoren bij ochtendzon

    7 spots worth a detour

    Check out these off-the-beaten-path gems in Ghent!
  • People at a table in a coffee shop

    A breakfast fit for an emperor

    Looking for a cozy spot for breakfast or brunch?
  • Bookstore in Ghent

    Books & vinyl

    A paradise of books and records
  • Antiques Bij Sint-Jacobs

    Browse the markets in Ghent

    Ghent: a true all-rounder
  • Coffee and cake

    Cake in Ghent

    Locations for cake and pastries
  • Gezin op restaurant

    Child-friendly restaurants in Ghent

    Places where the entire family is welcome
  • Gezin op terras in Gent

    City trip with kids? Ghent is your match

    Family-friendly tips for a trip into our city
  • Cup of coffee at Madam Bakster

    Cosy coffee bars

    The ultimate list for coffee addicts
  • geschenkenwinkel in gent

    Find the ideal gift in Ghent

    The right spot to buy the perfect gift
  • Different shapes, sizes and kinds of mustard lined up next to each other on top of a counter.

    Ghent specialties and sweets

    Ghent is for gourmets!
  • De witte leeuw gent

    Ghent: budget-friendly

    In Ghent, everyone is welcome
  • People at the bar in café Den Turk.

    Local pubs in Ghent

    Cosy pubs with an extensive range of beers
  • People on the terrace at De Krook

    Mondays in Ghent

    What to do in Ghent when most attractions are closed
  • Woman fills a box of chocolates

    Pralines and chocolate, yummy

    Ghent loves the black gold
  • Couple on a terrace at the Graslei and Korenlei in Ghent

    Romance in Ghent: a romantic getaway

    Celebrate love during a weekend in Ghent
  • Shopping etalage Post

    Shopping in Ghent, so much fun

    Shop in a car-free city centre
  • grasleibrug gent

    Spots for Instagram

    10 Instagram shots with success guaranteed
  • People on a sunny terrace

    The nicest outdoor cafés in Ghent

    12 outdoor cafés to enjoy the sun
  • People with umbrellas

    Tips for rainy days

    A spot of rain can’t spoil the fun
  • Barman pours white wine into two glasses.

    Wine bars in Ghent

    Hip wine-tasting venues
  • Koppel die een drankje drinkt bij kaarslicht

    Wining and dining by candlelight

    A romantic date in Ghent
  • De Graslei in avondlicht

    Winter in Ghent

    Or just how warm the coldest season can be
  • Different dishes on a plate

    World cuisine in Ghent

    Taste flavours from around the world in Ghent

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