Points of interest

Rond Sint-Jacob is one of the most lively areas in the city. At night it is the habitat of students and party-goers; during the day it is the...

During the Ghent Festivities you can party the night away at this square. But even during the rest of the year this is the place to be for party...

The Achterdok is one of the three old Ghent docks that are undergoing a complete transformation. The Oude Dokken district is thus well underway...

A view of the water, beautiful sunsets, plenty of space. The Oude Dokken district has it all. Oude Dokken is the collective name for an urban...

Ride the 'Gentse Fietsen Route'! Discover every corner of the beautiful Ghent by bike. With the insider tips of true Ghentians. Time to...

This charming area on the left bank of the river Lys breathes art. People who are into collectibles, art and antiques are sure to find what they...

Ghent’s past as a port is revived in the Oude Dokken area, a district to the north of the city centre. The Houtdok is the first dock to get a...

This bustling art centre is housed in the impressive 100-year-old monument De Vooruit. VIERNULVIER offers a variety of cultural events: theatre,...

Since its establishment in 1899, Boulangerie Bloch has become a true icon in Ghent. Today, they offer a wide range of sweet and savoury products....

vzw DOKano aims to clean Ghent’s rivers and canals and has found a fun way to do so: fishing for rubbish from a canoe! It’s an efficient...

When the last night owls, startled by daylight, leave the Oude Beestenmarkt, the first bicycles are already rolling onto the square. It is a rare...

The redevelopment of the Handelsdok in Ghent is part of the Oude Dokken urban regeneration project. The purpose of this project is to transform...

No less than twelve hectares of space for urban development in all of its facets. That’s Arsenaalsite, a former workshop of the National Railway...

Flanders' Finest Cycle Routes offers a selection of 25 themed cycling routes across Flanders. You don’t need to be an avid cyclist to explore...

Paard van Troje is a bookshop on the Kouter.

In the 19th century, there was a trend in cities to construct buildings destined for relaxation, including circuses. This was also the case for...