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Jan Welvaert fashion gallery
Designer fashion for men & womenShoppingA refreshing new approach to contemporary fashion designers for men and women in a lovely "belle époque" setting in the centre of Ghent...
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Little Guide - Belfry
Quest for the dragon’s egg in the BelfrySport and recreationThe “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...
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The Lys Region route
Discover picturesque villages along the river LysCyclingThe landscape of the picturesque Leie region was a source of inspiration for lots of artists. Follow in their footsteps during this cycling tour...
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't Kuipke
Mecca for cycling fansMonuments and buildingsCycling enthusiasts are undoubtedly familiar with ’t Kuipke, which is located at Citadelpark, near the Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art and...
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Joost Arijs
Ghent and chocolates: the perfect mixShoppingPerfection and innovation are the core values of pastry chef and chocolatier Joost Arijs.
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The Van Eyck brothers
The painters of the Ghent Altar PieceMonuments and buildingsThe two painters of the Ghent Altar Piece have their backs turned to the Cathedral’s Vijd chapel, where the painting was originally displayed.
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DOKano
Fishing for rubbish from a canoeSport and recreationSailingvzw DOKano aims to clean Ghent’s rivers and canals and has found a fun way to do so: fishing for rubbish from a canoe! It’s an efficient...
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Donkey Republic
The orange shared bike to help you discover GhentCyclingYou can find the orange shared bikes of Donkey Republic at various sites in the city. An application on your smartphone enables you to rent a bike...
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Old St Elizabeth Beguinage
Beguine city in Ghent: a tolerant ‘holy corner’Monuments and buildingsThe beguinages of Flanders and the Netherlands are always oases of calm and stillness, where you might still expect to see an old beguine mumbling...
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Graffiti area in Koopvaardijlaan
A canvas for graffiti artistsSport and recreationAlong Koopvaardijlaan, graffiti artists can do their thing in the new designated graffiti area. Maarten Leenknecht is the first street artist who...
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The sound game
An active walk with fun challengesSport and recreationWarm up your muscles and your vocal chords! During this family walk around the House of Alijn, you will discover Ghent together. Hendrik and Poes...
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History on the Graslei and Korenlei
Ghent’s beauty mirrored in the LysSquares and districtsShips have been docking here since the 11th century and Ghent wouldn’t have it any other way. It is like the song of the Lorelei. The beauty of...
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Big Cannon
Made for the Dukes of BurgundyMonuments and buildingsThis impressive cast-iron cannon weighs 12,500 kg and is known in popular parlance as the ‘dulle griet’ (evil woman).
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Arnold Vander Haeghen House
A true gem at Veldstraat, with a grand gardenMonuments and buildingsThe interiors of the Arnold Vander Haeghen House appeal for a lot of imagination. The most attractive rooms include the Chinese Salon and...
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deDirekteurswoning
Dutch and Italian design furnitureShoppingFive floors of contemporary design by prominent designers in a historical setting.
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Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park
Leisure, sport and nature outside Ghent centreParks and green spacesSport and recreationBlaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park is a green jewel beside the Watersportbaan in Ghent. This is where Ghent residents come jogging, and...