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  • The Ghent Altarpiece walk

    A walk to discover the symbolism of artwork in the city
    Walking

    The 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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    Koppel looks in amazement at the central panel of the Mystic Lamb in St. Bavo's Cathedral in Ghent
    The Ghent Altarpiece walk
  • Kuiperskano

    Glide through Ghent in a Canadian canoe
    Sport and recreation
    Sailing

    Kuiperskano gives you the unique opportunity to explore Ghent in a Canadian canoe. Via the back door of the building, you jump straight into the...

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    kanotocht met 4 personen
    Kuiperskano
  • Cycle route junctions

    Explore the Ghent region by bike
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    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...

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    fietsers in het groen aan de jachthaven
    Cycle route junctions
  • Coin Route

    In the footsteps of medieval merchants
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    The 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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    Coin Route
    Coin Route
  • Lens on Ghent

    Self-guided tour of the city
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    For once it’s allowed: exploring the city with your smartphone in hand. Navigate the streets and discover the local history with this virtual city...

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    City walking tour with app
    Lens on Ghent
  • A green walk from station to station

    10,000 steps from green space to green space
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    As benefits of a metropolis, Ghent boasts two train stations. A walk from Gent-Sint-Pieters station to Gent-Dampoort station not only keeps you...

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    station Gent-Sint-Pieters
    A green walk from station to station
  • Bike point Gent Dampoort

    Bicycle rental and repair
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    This bike point of De Fietsambassade is located at the Gent-Dampooort railway station.

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    De Fietsambassade Gent
    Bike point Gent Dampoort
  • Gent on wheels

    A tourist route for wheelchair-bound visitors
    Walking

    This short wheelchair route introduces you to all the highlights of the historical city centre.

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    Gent on wheels
    Gent on wheels
  • Walk Local with Pascale Platel

    Walking tour of the historic centre and the station district
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    Walk Local - Pascale Platel
    Walk Local with Pascale Platel
  • Dott

    Electric mobility in Ghent
    Cycling

    Not brought your bike and prefer electric pedal power? In Ghent, you can easily rent an e-bike from Dott to get around the city. Download the app...

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    Two cyclists ride to the bicycle bridge in the Keizerspark in Ghent on a beautiful sunny day
    Dott
  • Boat in Gent

    From a historical boat trip to a stylish picnic
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    Historic round-trip and thematic, Water-taxi rides and the hop-on, hop-off water tram.

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    Boat in Gent - aanlegsteiger
    Boat in Gent
  • Carriage Rides

    Royal tour of Ghent
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    No need to be a royal to be treated like one!

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    Carriage Rides
    Carriage Rides
  • Boat trip along Ghent’s heritage

    Nostalgia on the water
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    Discover Ghent’s heritage from the water. You can admire many locations and get a feel of Ghent's historical centre from an electric boat....

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    Boat trip along Ghent’s heritage
  • Bike Ghent

    Discover the city like a local on wheels
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    Discover 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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    Bike Ghent
    Bike Ghent
  • On the trail of industrial Ghent

    A walk along industrial heritage in the city centre of Ghent
    Walking

    A century ago, Ghent looked very different from today. Can you image a city full of densely populated courtyards and smoking factory chimneys?...

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    Formerly a textile factory, today the Industriemuseum, 2019
    On the trail of industrial Ghent
  • Gandante

    Theme-based guided tours
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    Whether you're heading out alone or with a group, during the day or in the evening, Gandante vzw offers a wide range of fascinating guided...

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    Gandante
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