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Ghent, a cultural cocktail on a human scale

The vibrant city of Ghent is more than worth a weekend trip. Ghent offers you a quirky, fascinating cultural cocktail brimming with rich history, culture and a trendy city vibe. Ghent is a chilled-out city where anything goes: a city break on a human scale. Take a look at all the sights in the vibrant city of Ghent. There are so many must-see attractions to visit on your holiday. You’ll be spoilt for choice in Ghent! Choose. Do.

See & Do

Experience Ghent to the full

Culture and history
Museums
Sightseeing
Shopping
Sport and recreation
All attractions

Tips

Top 10 must-dos
Boat trips on Ghent's inland waterways
Tips for rainy days

CityCard: experience Ghent to the full!

Save up to € 20!
More info

Essentials

What must you absolutely see and what is definitely not to be missed?

The Castle of the Counts

Visit the knights at the castle
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The Castle of the Counts
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The Ghent Altarpiece: supreme divine art

World-famous painting by Flemish Primitives
Monuments and buildings
The adoration of the Lamb
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Vegetarian and vegan hotspots in Ghent

Delicious places and animal friendly!
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History on the Graslei and Korenlei

Ghent’s beauty mirrored in the Lys
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Graslei in evening light
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Beguinages in Ghent

Find peace and quiet in the charming narrow streets
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Ghent Belfry, world heritage

The dragon, Ghent’s fiery mascot
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belfort in winter zonlicht
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St Michael’s Bridge, romantic Ghent

Fairy-tale view: take your Ghent selfie!
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Saint Michael’s Bridge in evening light
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St Bavo’s Cathedral: majestic tower

Powerful Ghent church and home of the Mystic Lamb
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Colorful stained glass windows of the St Bavo's Cathedral in Ghent
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Magical Ghent in the evening

Explore Ghent with the light plan
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Light walk in Ghent
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Ghent: City of Art

From mediaeval paintings to hip street art
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Ghent – City of Art
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Ghent and its festivals

Six Days of Ghent

Action on track in 't Kuipke
18 until 23 November 2025
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Wielrenners tijdens de Lotto Zesdaagse in 't Kuipke
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Winter in Ghent

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Shopping in Ghent, so much fun

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