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  • Coin Route

    In the footsteps of medieval merchants
    Walking

    The idea behind the Coin Route (Muntenroute) is to visualise the Middle Ages' trade route between Bruges and Cologne, which went through...

    Coin Route
    Coin Route
  • The Brewery

    A historic beer walk in Ghent
    Guide

    Are you an enthusiastic beer lover or do you just like finding out surprising things about the history of a city? If so, the Ghent Beerwalk is...

    The Brewery
    The Brewery
  • Walk Local with Bieke Depoorter

    Experience Ghent through the eyes of a photographer
    Walking
    Bieke Depoorter walking in Ghent at sunset
    Walk Local with Bieke Depoorter
  • Inspiring places in Ghent

    The most unforgettable spots for a visit to Ghent
    Walking

    Have you ever fallen in love with a place? Have you discovered a spot with a unique vibe where you can relax, enjoy the moment and recharge your...

    Belfry in winter sunlight
    Inspiring places in Ghent
  • Walking to and from Gent-Dampoort railway station

    Walking routes between the historical city centre and Gent-Dampoort railway station
    Walking

    Curious about the city from the moment you arrive? Forget about the bus or taxi, put on your walking boots and immerse yourself in the bustling...

    three walkers on the dam gate bridge
    Walking to and from Gent-Dampoort railway station
  • Magical Ghent in the evening

    Explore Ghent with the light plan
    Walking

    As evening falls, the daylight in Ghent does not simply make way for the streetlights. There is light art to enjoy as well. Streets, squares and...

    Light walk in Ghent
    Magical Ghent in the evening
  • Ghent city walk: quirky charm

    Ghent city walk - children welcome
    Walking

    First rendezvous with our city? This city walk reveals the highlights of Ghent in just a few kilometres. We listed some things you must have seen...

    Stadswandeling in Gent
    Ghent city walk: quirky charm
  • Boat4rent

    Sit back, relax and explore Ghent on a speedboat
    Sailing

    Boat4rent is specialized in the rental of motorboats with captain.

    Boat4rent Gent
    Boat4rent
  • Blue-Bike Gent-Dampoort

    Rent a bike at Gent-Dampoort station
    Cycling

    Blue-bike is a bicycle-sharing system with borrowing locations at more than 100 railway stations in Belgium, including Ghent.

    Blue-Bike Gent
    Blue-Bike Gent-Dampoort
  • Walk Local with Katrien Van Gysegem

    Discover the city with the help of Kleurboek Gent
    Walking
    Katrien van Gysegem with a coloring book in her hand
    Walk Local with Katrien Van Gysegem
  • Iconic Cycle Routes

    Wonderful cycle routes around Ghent
    Cycling

    The Iconic Cycle Routes take you past the loveliest spots in Flanders.

    Countrywide cycle routes
    Iconic Cycle Routes
  • Explore Ghent’s old and new docks

    Walk in the former dock area
    Walking

    This walk starts at the bridge over the river Lys on the corner of Kongostraat and Minnemeers, and ends at Schipperskaai. It takes you through the...

    dok noord
    Explore Ghent’s old and new docks
  • Cycle route junctions

    Explore the Ghent region by bike
    Sport and recreation
    Cycling

    Those who want to explore the region around Ghent can use the cycling node network. The maps and the online route planner make it easy for you to...

    fietsers in het groen aan de jachthaven
    Cycle route junctions
  • From electricity to street art

    A walk along colourful outdoor electrical enclosures
    Walking

    If there is art on outdoor electrical enclosures, doesn’t that make them art boxes? Yes, you read it correctly! Go and discover the colourful art...

    Lindert Steegen painted the outdoor electrical enclosure near Nieuwland 1
    From electricity to street art
  • Hop on hop off water tram

    Plan your route through Ghent along the water!
    Sailing

    The hop on hop off water tram gives you a different way to visit the city's attractions.

    Hop on hop off water tram
    Hop on hop off water tram
  • Walk Local with Lut Soens

    A walk for shopaholics
    Walking
    Lut Soens in front of the opera house
    Walk Local with Lut Soens
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