Medieval streets · creative energy · canal life
Ghent is not a museum frozen in time. Follow its rivers, explore medieval landmarks and find the creative city that lives around them.
Ghent Compass
Things to doThe places that tell the city's story: art, architecture, museums and memorable walks.↗02
EventsSeasonal highlights and reasons to explore the city at a different time of year.↗03
Where to stayChoose an area that works for your plans, rather than booking by price alone.↗04
Eat & drinkA first taste of the city, from everyday favourites to places worth slowing down for.↗05ItinerariesRealistic routes with room for a coffee, a museum and an unexpected detour.↗06
Plan your tripTrains, parking, city passes and practical decisions made simpler.↗Ghent Compass / Editor's selection
Christian Lue / UnsplashA practical one-day walk in Ghent, taking in the Graslei, Gravensteen, Belfry and St Bavo's Cathedral, with realistic museum and ticket choices.
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Eduard Delputte / UnsplashCompare Ghent's best museums and heritage attractions, including STAM, MSK, S.M.A.K., Design Museum Gent and the Ghent Altarpiece.
Read the guide ↗Shubham Singh / UnsplashPlan the Ghent Winter Festivities 2026–27: confirmed dates, Christmas market squares, skating, Ferris wheel and a practical walking route.
Read the guide ↗Den Harrson / UnsplashDiscover Ghent through waterzooi, cuberdons, mustard and its lively vegetarian food culture, with ideas for a relaxed tasting walk.
Read the guide ↗Flo P / UnsplashPlan parking in Ghent: compare garages and park-and-ride with LEZ rules and city access before driving.
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Christian Lue / UnsplashPractical transport options for arriving in Ghent by train, plane or local transport, with official journey-planning sources.
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