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Sports and adventure in Ghent

A city visit for the active holidaymaker
A sunny day with many boats and kayaks on the Leie near the Saint Michael's Bridge, surrounded by Ghent buildings and the Castle of the Counts in the background
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Looking for a city trip where not only is there a lot to see but also a lot of adventure? Then Ghent is the right place for you! The city is a feast for the eyes, but moreover there are plenty of challenging activities to do. On land, on water, even in the air! Ghent has an activity for every surface.

Rafting & Outdoor Events

Time for adventure?
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Rafting & Outdoor Events Gent
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Kajaks Korenlei

Discover Ghent by kayak
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Twee kajaks die onder de Sint-Michielsbrug varen
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Skate park Blaarmeersen Ghent

Belgium’s largest outdoor skate park
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Skate park Blaarmeersen Ghent
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Bike Ghent

Discover the city like a local on wheels
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Bike Ghent
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Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park

Leisure, sport and nature outside Ghent centre
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People on the beach at Blaarmeersen
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Ghent Active Guides

Actively exploring the city
Sport and recreation
Ghent Active Guides
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Dakanook

Ghent from a different point of view
Sport and recreation
Child wearing a life jacket sitting at the front of a canoe on the river surrounded by greenery.
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Climbing centre Bleau

Climbing fun and adventurous games
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People watching an activity in climbing gym Bleau
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Cube Zero

Escape games: solve the puzzle in 60 minutes
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Cube Zero Escape Games
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Lockdown Escape rooms

Can you escape?
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Room 7
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Level Up

The VR experience
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Overpoort Bowl

Bowling centre
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Overpoort
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