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...

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...

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...

Just outside Ghent, discover the peace and quiet of the Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve. This beautiful, extensive swathe of marshy grassland...

Although this cemetery is less well-known than Campo Santo, the western cemetery is the largest in the city of Ghent. No less than 30,000 souls...

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...

The Parkbos, an area south of Ghent currently under development, will be extended into a multifunctional green area covering about 1200 hectares...

Voorhavenpark is a park in the Muile-Meulestede neighbourhood. It has an area of 3,500 square metres.

Cosy up on the bench along the Lys and enjoy the marvellous view of the Great Butchers’ Hall and the renovated Old Fish Market.

Keizerpark is a modern park. The two cycle bridges make the Keizerpark an important intersection for walkers and cyclists.

This modest park, laid out in the English landscape style, is the last remnant of the 19th-century Ghent zoo. The surrounding streets still bear...

You will find the Southern Cemetery in the shadow of Ghent University Hospital, not far from the train tracks, in the “Nieuw Gent” neighbourhood....

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

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...

This park is part of an area known as the Rozebroeken or Sint-Baafskouter, which was formerly the country retreat for monks from St Bavo’s Abbey...