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.
Point of Interest
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Citadelpark
Largest green lung between the Scheldt and Lys -
Coin Route
In the footsteps of medieval merchants -
Cruise 4 Two
Mini cruise or luxury overnight stay? -
Cycle route junctions
Explore the Ghent region by bike -
Dakanook
Ghent from a different point of view -
De bootjes van Gent - Rederij Dewaele
The most popular way to explore Ghent -
De Gentse Barge
Enjoy a trip in a historic tow barge -
De Griffioen
Discover the most beautiful spots of Ghent by boat -
Discover Ghent's surprising graffiti paradises
Surprisingly colourful 'tags' and 'pieces' -
Dobber - Stand-up paddleboarding & Kayaking
Discover Ghent Blaarmeersen from the water -
DOKano
Fishing for rubbish from a canoe -
Explore Ghent’s old and new docks
Walk in the former dock area -
Ferdinand Lousbergpark
A park in Ghent for young and old -
Flanders' Finest Fietsroutes
Discover Flanders’ greatest themed routes -
Frans Tochpark
Castle park in Gentbrugge -
From electricity to street art
A walk along colourful outdoor electrical enclosures -
Gent on wheels
A tourist route for wheelchair-bound visitors -
Gent Watertoerist
Take the most beautiful snaps from the water -
Gentbrugse Meersen
Relax or exercise in nature, adventure guaranteed! -
Gentbrugse Meersen children’s bicycle route
Bicycle route along parks and playgrounds -
Gentse Fietsen Route
Discover 15 hidden gems in Ghent -
Ghent city walk: quirky charm
Ghent city walk - children welcome -
Ghent street art for youngsters
Child-friendly walk along colourful graffiti -
Ghent University Botanical Garden
Place for research, inspiration and rest -
Ghent’s station district and the Millionaires’ Quarter:
From Belle Epoque to the Interwar period -
Graffiti alley in Ghent
Canvas for street artists: anything goes in Ghent -
Graffiti area in Koopvaardijlaan
A canvas for graffiti artists -
Great St Elizabeth Beguinage, Ghent
A haven of peace, away from the bustling city -
Handelsdok
The beating heart of the old docks -
Historical City Centre
Enchantingly medieval and casually trendy -
Hop on hop off water tram
Plan your route through Ghent along the water! -
Houtdok
Maritime playground in Ghent -
Iconic Cycle Routes
Wonderful cycle routes around Ghent -
In the footsteps of Jan and Hubert Van Eyck
A walk with fun activities for kids -
Inspiring places in Ghent
The most unforgettable spots for a visit to Ghent