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...

First rendezvous with our city? This city walk reveals the highlights of Ghent in just a few kilometres. We listed some things you must have seen...

Anyone aged 18 or over can hire a boat for several hours or a whole day from the Minerva Boat Company.

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...

Welcome on board the open GOZZO-type boat De Griffioen! The skipper will take you to the most beautiful spots in and around Ghent.

Classic and thematic boat trips on the inland waterways but also extended day programmes for groups.

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...

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 idea behind the Coin Route (Muntenroute) is to visualise the Middle Ages' trade route between Bruges and Cologne, which went through...

Curious about the city from the moment you arrive? Forget about the bus or taxi, put on your walking boots and immerse yourself in the bustling...

Rafting boats aren't just for wildwater adventures, they are also highly suitable for enjoyable and relaxing boat trips on calmer waters.

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

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...

This walk starts at the bridge over the river Lys on the corner of Kongostraat and Minnemeers, and ends at Schipperskaai. It takes you through the...

Allow yourself to be enchanted by the beauty of the river Lys and its surroundings. Navigate a luxury motorboat through this picturesque landscape...

Campo Santo cemetery is beside St Amand’s Chapel in Sint-Amandsberg, a district in Ghent, named after the Campo Santo cemetery in Rome.