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Several parks feature (pink) picnic tables. But you can also just lay your picnic blanket on the grass. Or go on a boat ride and enjoy a picnic on the banks of the river Lys.
A picnic in Ghent is even more special when you buy your food at one of the local food markets.
You can enjoy a picnic at the following locations:
A picknick is a great outdoor activity, but it can also be a total washout. What if it’s freezing cold or the rain is coming down in buckets? Luckily, Ghent boasts numerous places where you can eat your packed lunch indoors, provided that you buy a drink. If you’re going on an outing as a class or association, you’re welcome in a number of bars, hostels and public buildings, provided you make a reservation and buy a drink.