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Kristof De Clercq gallery
An art gallery in an oasis of greeneryArt galleriesAt the Kristof De Clercq gallery, the focus is on works on paper and abstract painting. Photography, video, sculpture and installation art are...
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Rafting & Outdoor Events
Time for adventure?Sport and recreationRafting boats aren't just for wildwater adventures, they are also highly suitable for enjoyable and relaxing boat trips on calmer waters.
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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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Handelsdok
The beating heart of the old docksSquares and districtsThe redevelopment of the Handelsdok in Ghent is part of the Oude Dokken urban regeneration project. The purpose of this project is to transform...
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De Gentse Barge
Enjoy a trip in a historic tow bargeSailingThis boat is a replica of an eighteenth century flat, horse-drawn barge and can be hired all year round for business receptions, product launches...
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Minerva Boat Company
Captain for a day?SailingAnyone aged 18 or over can hire a boat for several hours or a whole day from the Minerva Boat Company.
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New Law Courts
A transparent building as a statementMonuments and buildings2007 saw the opening of the new, modern law courts designed by the architects Stéphane Beel and Lieven Achtergael.
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Quartier Sint-Pieters
Shopping paradise in the railway station areaShoppingThe area around the railway station is not only the hub of Ghent, but also a surprising shopping paradise and a majestic part of the city. Broad...
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Groentenmarkt
Historical square and lively meeting spotSquares and districtsOnly 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...
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Walk local with Stephen & David Dewaele
Stroll along the places that inspired the DJ brothersWalking
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Neighbourhood park De Porre
Park on old factory siteParks and green spacesNeighbourhood park De Porre is located on the site of former textile factory De Porre. Part of the old factory has been preserved and is now part...
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Maaseikplein
A green oasis with references to the Ghent Altarpiece.Parks and green spacesHave a picnic, enjoy an ice cream or read a book among the fruit trees, play leapfrog or have fun on the mini-trampolines… Everything’s possible...
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De Vitrine
Interior store in the heart of GhentShoppingYou'll find De Vitrine in a building that, for 40 years, was filled with curiosities in its time as ‘Het Tijdreisbureau’. It's now a...
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Kina: Garden
Fun, educational garden and museum for kidsMuseumsParks and green spacesKina is the oldest wildlife garden in Flanders. Here you can find out all there is to know about carnivorous plants and hairy tarantulas, or learn...
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UGent Armand Pien Public Observatory
Spot stars and planetsMonuments and buildingsAnyone with an interest in astronomy or meteorology can come here for stargazing evenings, exhibitions and lectures.
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Kunsthal Gent
Platform for contemporary art in GhentArt galleriesThe thirteenth-century walls Caermersklooster monastery at the heart of the Patershol neighbourhood now accommodates Kunsthal Gent. This is an...