Points of interest

Exit Games’ escape rooms are 100% made in Ghent, which they are proud of. Can you escape from one of the five escape rooms before the time’s up or...

This monumental building in neoclassical style is the head office of HOGENT, Flanders’ largest university college.

This vibrant concert hall is housed in the monumental building of the Ghent Handelsbeurs. Ha Concerts offers a wide range of music: from jazz over...

You 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...

Antiques store specialising in furniture, lighting and objects from the Fifties/Sixties with a wide range of Scandinavian design.

Jacob van Artevelde: there he stands, with his arm outstretched towards England. The statue in the middle of the Vrijdagmarkt is a reminder of a...

The redevelopment of the Handelsdok in Ghent is part of the Oude Dokken urban regeneration project. The purpose of this project is to transform...

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...

Keizerpark is a modern park. The two cycle bridges make the Keizerpark an important intersection for walkers and cyclists.

Every day, Legends Tours organises free walking tours.

The song Klokke Roeland (Roeland Bell) is probably the most famous folk song in Ghent. This bell is known as ‘The Triumphant’ and as ‘Roeland’,...

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...

Back to the old school benches?

Originally a pop-up store by interior designer Christophe Verbeke, now an established name. It is the perfect shop with an interesting selection...

De Kaft is an offbeat bookshop in Nederkouter, Ghent’s very own vintage street. Step inside, and you'll find yourself surrounded by shelves...