Walking around a city, big or small, is the best way to discover your destination. It allows you to really take in your surroundings and stop wherever you want. Ghent obviously has its historical centre, which is small in size but great in cultural value. But be sure to venture outside the old city too, with or without a guide to direct your attention to things you might otherwise have missed. Not a fan of walking? A bike ride, a boat trip or a carriage ride might be more up your street.
Inspiration
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Beguinages in Ghent
Find peace and quiet in the charming narrow streets -
Boat trips in Ghent
Want to experience Ghent? Try a boat! -
Browse the markets in Ghent
Ghent: a true all-rounder -
Ghent farmers’ markets
Buy local produce directly from the farmer -
Ghent is a marvellous city for cyclists. Ideas for a visit by bike
Cyclists rule the streets in Ghent -
Ghent on foot: a great idea!
Kilometers under your belt -
Modern architecture in Ghent
Modern in a mediaeval city, seriously? -
Parks in Ghent
A breath of fresh air -
Picnic in Ghent
A summer delight in a park or along the water -
Playgrounds and parks
Kids can really live it up here -
Street art in Ghent
Crazy about street art? Do the Ghent city walk! -
The nicest outdoor cafés in Ghent
14 outdoor cafés to enjoy the sun -
Van Eyck Street Art
Street art inspired by the master painter -
Walk local
Let’s walk a mile in our shoes? -
Walking in nature: tips
Walks in nature in and around Ghent
Point of Interest
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Garden St Peter’s Abbey
Bring a blanket and picnic -
A city of art
A route with mysterious and artistic highlights -
A green walk from station to station
10,000 steps from green space to green space -
Achterdok
Gateway to the old docks, the city centre and the wider world -
Appelbrugparkje
Hidden park with breathtaking views -
Art in public space
A characterful selection of works of art -
Baudelohof
Play paradise and green lung along the water -
Benelux Rederij
Relaxed cruise in gorgeous scenery -
Bevelandstraat
Small playground near DOK Noord -
Blaarmeersen children’s bicycle route
Bicycle ride from the Ghent city centre to Blaarmeersen -
Blaarmeersen Sports and Recreation Park
Leisure, sport and nature outside Ghent centre -
Boat in Gent
From a historical boat trip to a stylish picnic -
Boat trip along Ghent’s heritage
Nostalgia on the water -
Boat4rent
Sit back, relax and explore Ghent on a speedboat -
BoooT
Self-drive barges for endless fun -
Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen
The natural habitat for nature lovers! -
Campo Santo, an artistic cemetery
The ‘Père Lachaise’ of Ghent on a hilltop -
Captain Zeppos park
Modern maritime themed park -
Chateau route
Cycle past castles, villages and parks