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Handelsdok
The beating heart of the old docksSquares and districtsThe redevelopment of the Handelsdok in Ghent is part of the Oude Dokken urban regeneration project. The purpose of this project is to transform...
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Lineos
Elegant and seductive lingerieShoppingRefined, ultra-feminine lingerie, corsetry and swimwear by designers with a unique style. Elegant, seductive, somewhat bolder but always refined...
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CAMPO boma
Cultural centre for local residentsConcert halls and theatresLocal residents and organisations who have ideas to breathe new life into the area surrounding Bomastraat can appeal to CAMPO for support. DE BOMA...
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Lounico & Touche
Pots, plants and coffee under one roofShoppingCoffee and breakfastThis is a place where you can shop while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee, for pot and plant shop Lounico and coffee bar Touche share these...
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St Bavo’s Abbey
The abbey church to convert GandaMonuments and buildingsParks and green spacesGhent is an all-in city trip, with historic charm and modern-day vitality. Are you thrilled by mysticism? You’re bound to love these ruins. This...
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Boekhandel Walry
Buying books in the Arts QuarterShoppingQuirky bookshop loved by readers and authors alike that regularly hosts lectures and book presentations. In addition to a nice selection of Dutch...
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Rooigem swimming pool
Water fun for everyoneSport and recreationLarge 25 x 13m pool and small 11 x 10m pool, a water slide and a cafeteria.
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Little Guide - Belfry
Quest for the dragon’s egg in the BelfrySport and recreationThe “Little Guide” is a booklet full of assignments for children who want to explore the Belfry while having fun. They step into the shoes of...
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Small Beguinage Our Lady ter Hoyen
The Ghent Beguines, quietly independentMonuments and buildingsParks and green spacesBy the end of the 18th century, beguines only existed in the Low Countries. They had a relatively independent status. The last Ghent beguine died...
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De Centrale
Electricity plant turned intercultural centreConcert halls and theatresMusic, theatre, film from all over the world. A passionate plea for a successful multicultural society.
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Geheel de Uwe
Book shop in the railway station areaShoppingCafésA second-hand book shop/(coffee) bar/literary stage located near railway station Gent-Sint-Pieters, Geheel de Uwe is a place for readers and...
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Holy Cow Chocolate
Discover sustainable and 100% plant-based chocolate from GhentShoppingHoly Cow Chocolate embodies a sustainable, transparent and traceable cocoa chain: from farmer in India to chocolate in Belgium. Photos, videos,...
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Free public toilets
Public lavatories in the city centrePracticalGhent has approximately 185 public toilets. You can find them in underground car parks and public buildings like libraries, swimming pools and...
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Closet Stories
A second life for clothingShoppingCloset Stories started out as a web shop for second-hand clothing, books and toys. It now also has a physical shop.
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Tours of Ghent
Intimate tours with surprising themesGuideTours of Ghent specialises in small, intimate tours centring sightseeing and history around a specific theme.
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Achtersikkel
Oasis of peace near Sint-BaafspleinMonuments and buildingsIt is difficult to believe, but less than fifty metres from the bustling Sint-Baafsplein you will find an oasis of calm: the Achtersikkel.