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Sun

Everything is more fun in the sun. But some activities just need sun! On a sunny day in Ghent, for example, you can take a boat out, have a drink, visit a hidden summer bar or go for a swim in the Blaarmeersen recreational area. Aaah, nothing beats the sun on your face.  

 

Inspiration

  • Picnic in Ghent

    A summer delight in a park or along the water
    Students enjoying a picnic in Ghent
    Inspiration
  • Pop-up summer bars in Ghent

    Tropical vibes & refreshing drinks
    Mensen op het terras van een zomerbar
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  • Refreshing ice cream in a cup, cone or coupe

    Refreshing break during the warmest months
    People by the water eating ice cream
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  • Summer in Ghent

    Fall for a city in a summer mood
    People on the grass in Muink Park
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  • The nicest outdoor cafés in Ghent

    15 outdoor cafés to enjoy the sun
    People on a sunny terrace
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Point of Interest

  • Bas Ice Cream

    Ice cream in its purest form
    Pots of ice cream
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  • Damass

    Trendy ice-cream parlour on Korenmarkt
    terrace
    Restaurants
  • De Verwennerij

    Ice cream in all seasons
    Counter with ice cream
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  • Gerard

    Trendy lunch spot and ice cream parlour next to St. Bavo’s Cathedral
    interieur van Cremerie Gerard met hoge plafond en lusters
    Restaurants
  • Nonno

    Il mondo Gelato
    Volwassenen en kinderen aan het wachten op een ijsje
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  • Oyya

    Delicious artisanal ice cream
    Facade
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  • San Pietro

    Ice cream Italian style
    People by the water eating ice cream
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  • Valeir

    Ice cream and breakfast near Portus Ganda
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    Coffee and breakfast
  • VlotGent

    Floating in the sun to the rhythm of the river
    6 people sailing on the river with a raft equipped with railing and chairs
    Sport and recreation

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