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Sports and adventure in Ghent

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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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A city visit for the active holidaymaker

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

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Rafting & Outdoor Events

Kajaks Korenlei

Discover Ghent by kayak
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Twee kajaks die onder de Sint-Michielsbrug varen
Kajaks Korenlei

Skate park Blaarmeersen Ghent

Belgium’s largest outdoor skate park
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Skate park Blaarmeersen Ghent

Bike Ghent

Discover the city like a local on wheels
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Bike Ghent

Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park

Leisure, sport and nature outside Ghent centre
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Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park

CityCycling Gent

Guided bike tours through the city
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CityCycling Gent

Dakanook

Ghent from a different point of view
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Dakanook

Climbing centre Bleau

Climbing fun and adventurous games
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Climbing centre Bleau

Cube Zero

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

Lockdown Escape rooms

Can you escape?
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Room 7
Lockdown Escape rooms

Level Up

The VR experience
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Overpoort Bowl

Bowling centre
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