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...

This Benedictine abbey was founded in the 7th century by St Amand, who christened the very city of Ghent itself. In the 14th and 15th centuries,...

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...

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

This spa is located in a 1911 former trading house on the edge of Patershol. The building has been lovingly restored, retaining a lot of its...

In the 14th century, the Castle of the Counts was no longer a suitable residence for the Count of Flanders. Lodewijk van Male, moved to Hof ten...

Leiecruises offers comfortable and relaxing cruises on the river Lys in the countryside and boat tours in Ghent.

A small fleet of electrical boats offer the most relaxed/relaxing way of exploring Ghent’s beauty spots.

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

One thousand years of architecture and stories to be viewed and listened from the water. The best and most relaxed way of exploring Ghent.

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

No need to be a royal to be treated like one!

Click-click. St Michael’s Bridge is the place for romantic hearts. Grab your smartphone and take some spectacular selfies. Wherever you look,...

Are you looking for a fun group activity? The Evo-Maxx electric scooter enables you to enjoy an environment-friendly and silent ride through...

As evening falls, the daylight in Ghent does not simply make way for the streetlights. There is light art to enjoy as well. Streets, squares and...

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