Points of interest

Only the name of the smallest pub in Ghent is a reminder of the former role of this square as an execution yard: 't Galgenhuisje. There’s a...

The Old Fish Market is located at the confluence of the Lieve canal and the river Lys. Fishmongers sold their goods here from the late Middle Ages...

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

A view of the water, beautiful sunsets, plenty of space. The Oude Dokken district has it all. Oude Dokken is the collective name for an urban...

Every day, Legends Tours organises free walking tours.

A boat tour focusing on history or maybe on a specific theme? No problem!

Some people think it’s art, others think it’s ugly. Discover graffiti in a neighbourhood that will surprise you with its many colourful 'tags...

In 1488, Maximilian of Austria took advantage of a weak point in Ghent’s defences to seize the city. After 40 days of siege, his army withdrew...

Ray skincare products are developed by pharmacist Hilde Nys in Ghent. All products are based on scientifically proven ingredients. No unnecessary...

Need to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a while, without actually leaving Ghent? In Parkbos, you'll discover more than 1,200...

The exhibition “Three centuries of graphic industry” offers both children and adults the opportunity to make their very own mini zine. Do you...

Cruise 4 Two rents a luxury yacht with captain to small groups (up to 10 persons) or couples looking for  a cruise for two.

The beguinages of Flanders and the Netherlands are always oases of calm and stillness, where you might still expect to see an old beguine mumbling...

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Coupure was a busy commercial canal that linked Ghent to Bruges. When the first town houses were built along the...

Located a stone’s throw away from the Campo Santo cemetery in Sint-Amandsberg, Herbomont is specialised in dried natural food.

Located in Citadelpark, this modern complex was designed in the 1970s by Ghent architect Bontinck and is more than just a conference hall. The...