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.
Point of Interest
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Chopinchopin
Bar near St James’ Church
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Closet Stories
A second life for clothing
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Comedor
Global comfort food in a casual atmosphere
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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
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De Bergen
Restaurant in market hall
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De Dikke Ziel
New purpose for the butchers' hall
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De Frietketel
A wide range for vegetarians and vegans
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De Grill
Family restaurant in the heart of Ghent
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De Kaft
Bookshop, cosy treasure trove and oasis of calm
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De Panda
Vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Ghent
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De Speelfontein
Paradise for sustainable wooden toys
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De Vitrine
Interior store in the heart of Ghent
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De Warempel
Tasty vegetarian and fish dishes
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Dobber - Stand-up paddleboarding & Kayaking
Discover Ghent and the Blaarmeersen from the water
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Dok Brewing Company
Ghent brewery with restaurants
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DOKano
Fishing for rubbish from a canoe
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Eat Love Pizza
La Dolce Vita on your plate
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Eco Tours Mixua
Eco Tour in Ghent
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Ecohostel Andromeda
Original eco-hostel in converted barge
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Eetcafee Elvire
Seasonal cuisine
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Elders
Restaurant with open kitchen
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Faim Fatale
The menu? A surprise! The quality? Guaranteed!
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Fann
Second-hand clothes and accessories
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Ferri
Seasonal cuisine
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Friday Gent
A unique experience in an authentic setting
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Full Circle Coffee
Coffee heaven for vegans
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Geheel de Uwe
Book shop in the railway station area
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Gentbrugse Meersen nature reserve
The wild beauty of nature just a stone's throw from the city centre
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Ghent: paradise for fans of second-hand and vintage items
A walk along shops full of preloved items
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GIFTSHOP
Alternative information point with tips from locals
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Godot
Stylish restaurant with a large terrace
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Greenway
Pure Ghent veggie pioneers
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Grote Schatten
Look for treasures in a hip baby and children’s shop in the heart of Ghent
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Gruut
This brewery produces herb beer
Event
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De Tuin Van Heden
A hidden gem on the outskirts of Ghent
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FilemKING
Film festival for and by kids
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Gent Design Market
Design Market at the Arsenaal site
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Ghent Car-free
Car-free Sunday