Points of interest

You don’t need to leave Ghent to imagine you’re in the South of France. Linger a while among the lavender and vines. The inner courtyard is a...

The Citadelpark is a park in Ghent on the brow of a hill between the rivers Scheldt and Lys. This city park was created in 1875 on the place where...

Neighbourhood park De Porre is located on the site of former textile factory De Porre. Part of the old factory has been preserved and is now part...

The Old Docks north of the city are being revived. The Houtdok is the first dock to be revitalised with a 3 ha neighbourhood park: the Kapitein...

More than 10,000 different plant species in the tropical and subtropical greenhouses of the University Botanical Garden are in bloom and appealing...

Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park is a green jewel beside the Watersportbaan in Ghent. This is where Ghent residents come jogging, and...

Schoolhoeve De Campagne is an educational farm where you’ll learn everything you need to know about farm animals. You can discover the entire site...

Baudelohof is a popular park in the Ghent city centre and is the former site of an abbey garden and a botanical garden. It is one of the areas...

There’s a reason why Ghent is called the ‘Mediaeval Manhattan’. It pretty much sums up the city of Ghent. Get your visit to Ghent off to a great...

Frans Tochpark owes its name to the last mayor of Gentbrugge. A 14th-century castle that served as the town hall for a long time is located in the...

In the middle of the 16th century, the guild of harquebus shooters of Saint Anthony relocated to the quay known as the Antoniuskaai, which is...

The Ferdinand Lousbergpark is a wonderful place to relax in green surroundings. Stroll through the orchard amidst unique apple and pear trees or...

Koningin Astridpark, at Lousbergskaai, just a stone’s throw from Portus Ganda, has been a favourite hotspot for locals since 1949. This park...

Gentbrugse Meersen is a park and nature reserve that is still being created.

Ghent 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...

By the end of the 18th century, beguines only existed in the Low Countries. They had a relatively independent status. The last Ghent beguine died...