Points of interest

A weekend trip to Ghent is simply not complete without a visit to the mysterious ‘Castle of the Counts’. This important sight in Ghent is a castle...

The strength of the Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) in Ghent, the oldest museum in Belgium, lies in the varied nature of its collection, which is...

The STAM is the ideal place to start your cultural holiday in Ghent, an unmistakeably contemporary building against a historic backdrop. Ghent is...

Lovers of contemporary art absolutely can’t afford to miss a visit to the S.M.A.K. during their weekend in Ghent. The Municipal Museum of...

The oldest mental asylum in Belgium, which dates back to 1857 is in Jozef Guislainstraat. Today it houses an absolutely fascinating museum.

One hundred years ago Ghent was still a lively industrial city, with smoking chimney stacks and densely populated working-class districts. The...

Get ready for superlatives and impressive figures: Ghent is home to Belgium’s largest design museum - the only one in Flanders -with 2,500 m² of...

This architectural work of art is a unique meeting place for residents, students and visitors. The imposing building is located on a spot formerly...

The “Little Guide” is a booklet full of assignments for children who want to explore the Belfry while having fun. They step into the shoes of...

Play Beach has an indoor and outdoor playground with areas for different age groups, including a play area for babies.

At Supercube, modern technology, crazy gameplays and a cool atmosphere create a unique karting experience. The immersive gaming platform combines...

In The Park Playground, reality comes to a halt and you can go on an adventure in one of the VR experiences. Equipped with a backpack, VR glasses...

Back to the old school benches?

A tinker used to be a travelling mender of pots and pans, and now also means someone who enjoys meddling with and repairing equipment. In the...

A playful children’s trail is running through “The story of Ghent” in STAM. You and your family can learn more about the history of Ghent.

In the visitors' centre of St Bavo's Cathedral, you can admire the restored panels of the Ghent Altarpiece as well as various other...