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Mekkerland
Small-scale kids’ farmParks and green spacesMekkerland is a kids’ farm with a passion for animals, where respect for the animals and nature is a priority. Wooden banners point you in the...
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St Macharius' Church
Church on the confluence of the Scheldt and LysChurchesSt. Macharius Church is a church in the Macharius-Heirnis district. Two of its neighbours are St Bavo's Abbey and the passers-by harbour...
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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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Booktower
University library and a symbol of the cityMonuments and buildingsThe Booktower, also called Ghent’s fourth tower, is a modernistic masterpiece by Belgian architect Henry van de Velde. It serves as the link...
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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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VIZIT
Creative Ghent guidesGuideThe ‘professional strollers’ at Vizit aim to make you fall in love with Ghent by giving you an unforgettable day on foot or by bicycle, by taking...
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Mus in een Plas
Heartwarming must-havesShoppingA gift boutique with a changing range of greeting cards, poetic gifts, fine jewellery, leather goods, hip stationery and much, much more.
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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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Au Bon marché
Unique treats to spoil yourself withShoppingInspiring, luxurious gift store close to Veldstraat.
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Captain Zeppos park
Modern maritime themed parkParks and green spacesThe Old Docks north of the city are being revived. The Houtdok is the first dock to be revitalised with a 3 ha neighbourhood park: the Kapitein...
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Lineos
Elegant and seductive lingerieShoppingRefined, ultra-feminine lingerie, corsetry and swimwear by designers with a unique style. Elegant, seductive, somewhat bolder but always refined...
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PIET moodshop
Design items, office accessories, gifts and booksShoppingOriginally a pop-up store by interior designer Christophe Verbeke, now an established name. It is the perfect shop with an interesting selection...
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Arsenaalsite
Former railway site becomes vibrant neighbourhoodSquares and districtsNo less than eighteen hectares of space for urban development in all of its facets. That’s Arsenaalsite, a former workshop of the National Railway...
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Walk Local with Ben Van Alboom
Dive into Ghent’s nightlife with nightlife expert Ben Van AlboomWalking
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CAMPO nieuwpoort
Arts centre behind St James' ChurchConcert halls and theatresThe bustling arts centre CAMPO presents a diverse programme of theatre, dance, performance, festivals, neighbourhood kitchens and debates. CAMPO...
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Vynilla
New and second-hand recordsShoppingVynilla, in the Ghent student neighbourhood, offers an unconventional selection of music on vinyl and CD. Discover the new and second-hand records...