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The Lys Region route
Discover picturesque villages along the river LysCyclingThe landscape of the picturesque Leie region was a source of inspiration for lots of artists. Follow in their footsteps during this cycling tour...
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Kopergietery
A place where kids can discover artConcert halls and theatresKopergietery is a creative arts centre for children and youngsters focusing on theatre, dance and music.
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Kinepolis
Famous cinema chain in BelgiumSport and recreationWhen it was built in 1980, this was once the largest cinema complex in the world. These days, the 12 screens are only just enough to cater to the...
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The Ghent Altarpiece walk
A walk to discover the symbolism of artwork in the cityWalkingThe Van Eyck brothers did not invent the content of The Ghent Altarpiece themselves. We know that the symbolism of the artwork was crystal-clear...
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Music Mania Gent
Record shop with its own music labelsShoppingMusic Mania Records is the largest independent record shop in Belgium and runs three music labels. These labels focus on unpublished Belgian music...
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Arsenaalsite
Former railway site becomes vibrant neighbourhoodSquares and districtsNo less than twelve hectares of space for urban development in all of its facets. That’s Arsenaalsite, a former workshop of the National Railway...
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Coin Route
In the footsteps of medieval merchantsWalkingThe idea behind the Coin Route (Muntenroute) is to visualise the Middle Ages' trade route between Bruges and Cologne, which went through...
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Chocolaterie Van Hoorebeke
The best Belgian chocolate and fresh ingredientsShoppingTwo generations of chocolate makers offer the best of traditional Belgian chocolates in their stores in the historic city centre of Ghent.
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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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Kina: House
Discover the world of plants and animalsMuseumsKina brings children and nature together. A unique fossil of a pre-historic reptile, a splendid diorama room with native birds and an unbelievably...
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Bike Ghent
Discover the city like a local on wheelsGuideDiscover a unique mix of urban and natural landscapes, as seen by a local. Cycle along hidden gems with a Cube mountain bike and discover...
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Hotel Falligan
Former grandeur on the KouterMonuments and buildingsHotel Falligan is a majestic town house on Kouter square. Hector Falligan and his wife bought a patrician house on Kouter square in the mid-18th...
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The Southern Cemetery
Gravestones with a storyParks and green spacesYou will find the Southern Cemetery in the shadow of Ghent University Hospital, not far from the train tracks, in the “Nieuw Gent” neighbourhood....
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Democrazy
A fixture in Ghent’s music scene for over 40 yearsConcert halls and theatresDemocrazy, the only music club in Belgium without its own auditorium, is an itinerant music club that has offered a high-quality selection of pop...
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Sauna Aqua Azul
Bath house in a former trading house from 1911Sport and recreationThis spa is located in a 1911 former trading house on the edge of Patershol. The building has been lovingly restored, retaining a lot of its...
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Kajaks Korenlei
Discover Ghent by kayakSailingDo you feel like discovering the city centre by kayak? Then go find Kajaks Korenlei.