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Experience Ghent to the full

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Outside of Ghent

Visiting a city is exciting and interesting, but some peace and quiet can be nice too. Ghent is the perfect starting point to explore the rest of East Flanders. Have you ever been in regions such as the Lys Valley, Meetjesland, Waasland, Scheldeland or the Flemish Ardennes? Definitely worth a visit!

Inspiration

  • Cruise on the meandering Lys

    Beauty beside the golden river
    Cruise on the meandering Lys
    Inspiration
  • The area around Ghent

    Discover the green regions around Ghent
    The river Lys with green river banks.
    Inspiration
  • Walking in nature: tips

    Walks in nature in and around Ghent
    Twee personen wandelen in het tuin van de Sint-Pietersabdij
    Inspiration

Point of Interest

  • Benelux Rederij

    Relaxed cruise in gorgeous scenery
    Cruise on the meandering Lys
    Sailing
  • Cycling along the cathedrals of industry

    A cycling route along Ghent’s former textile factories
    Cotton shed, Voorhaven.
    Cycling
  • De Griffioen

    Discover the most beautiful spots of Ghent by boat
    het voordek van een boot op het water tussen het groen
    Sport and recreation
  • Flanders Expo

    The largest exhibition space in Ghent
    voorgevel Flanders Expo met linksvoor een vijver en rechtsvoor een grasveld
    Monuments and buildings
  • Iconic Cycle Routes

    Wonderful cycle routes around Ghent
    Countrywide cycle routes
    Cycling
  • The Lys Region route

    Discover picturesque villages along the river Lys
    twee fietsers langs de Leieroute
    Cycling

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