Sustainability is very important to the companies in Ghent. The city has several ‘green’ accommodations for overnight stays, as well as ecological and local shops and restaurants. Ghent was the first city in the world to launch ‘Thursday Veggie Day’ and is still the vegetarian capital of Europe. Besides, the city has the largest low-traffic city centre in Europe.
Inspiration
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Green travel and mindful food consumption
Reduce your ecological footprint with Ghent’s Food Strategy
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Sustainable activities
Carefree leisure
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Sustainable events
Green and waste-free festivities
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Sustainable gastronomy
Delicious and responsible food and drinks
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Sustainable hospitality
Low-impact accommodation
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Sustainable initiatives
Small adjustments that make a world of difference
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Sustainable retail practices
Eco-friendly shopping
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Sustainable tourism, pure Ghent
Working with tourists to achieve a climate-neutral city
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The morning of Laura Van De Woestyne
A green Ghent morning according to sustainable influencer Laura
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Vegetarian and vegan hotspots in Ghent
Delicious places and animal friendly!
Point of Interest
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Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent
From Bosch to Magritte
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Hotel Harmony
Stylish hotel in the heart of Ghent
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Adagio Access Gent Centrum Dampoort
Studios with hotel service within walking distance of the city centre
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Aesaert
Handmade leather handbags
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Agelandkaai
Relax in a trendy holiday home on the waterfront
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Alberte
Restaurant in the Dampoort neighbourhood
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Alix - Table & Jardin d’Amis
Authentic dining with a twist
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Anar
Persian restaurant in the heart of Ghent
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Astoria
Charming hotel in the arts quarter
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Ayuno
Organic shop in the heart of Ghent
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Aywa
Lebanese cuisine near De Krook
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B&B Marcel de Gand
Spend the night on the edge of a nature reserve
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B&B Villa Emma
Real estate heritage on a beautiful green property
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Bar Bask
Basque cuisine in Ghent
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Bike point Gent Dampoort
Bicycle rental and repair
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Bike point Gent Sint-Pieters
From (electric) city bikes to cargo bikes!
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Bike point Onder De Krook
Bike rental underneath the library
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Blommm
Coffee with flowers from local fields
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Bocca
Italian recipes by la mama
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BoooT
Self-drive barges for endless fun
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BORIS & MAURICE
French cuisine near Campo Santo
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Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen
The natural habitat for nature lovers!
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Carlton Hotel
Family hotel at Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station
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CASSIS
Meat restaurant in the heart of Ghent
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Catberry
Plant-based coffee and pastries to enjoy
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Closet Stories
A second life for clothing
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Commotie
Restaurant on the outskirts of Ghent
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Dakanook
Ghent from a different point of view
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De Appelier
Vegetarian restaurant serving daily specials
