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...

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...

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...

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

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

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

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

We bet you weren’t expecting a subtropical water paradise near Ghent were you? LAGO Ghent Rozebroeken has everything you need to fill a whole day...

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...

Mekkerland is a kids’ farm with a passion for animals, where respect for the animals and nature is a priority. Wooden banners point you in the...

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...

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

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...

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