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Sustainable city break

A (mini-)break close to home is a perfect example of sustainable tourism, don’t you think? In Ghent you can stay true to your green principles, for instance by staying at a sustainable hotel or hostel, by planning an environment-friendly activity or by dining in a vegan restaurant. The city is proud of its sustainable mobility plan and boasts numerous eco-friendly retail establishments.

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