Ghent is popular for
Ghent in next 3 month
Weather in Ghent
jan
-4/15°C
AQI 20
feb
-4/12°C
AQI 20
mar
-3/17°C
AQI 24
apr
-1/18°C
AQI 29
may
3/24°C
AQI 30
jun
10/31°C
AQI 37
jul
12/32°C
AQI 27
aug
10/27°C
AQI 25
sep
9/32°C
AQI 22
oct
3/25°C
AQI 17
nov
-2/15°C
AQI 14
dec
-5/13°C
AQI 17
December in Ghent is cold with occasional snowfall and moderate air quality.
Usual trip duration
2-3 days
A 2-3 day trip to Ghent allows you to explore the charming medieval architecture, visit the Gravensteen castle, take a boat tour along the canals, and indulge in the local cuisine and beer scene.
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Moderate to expensive
Ideas to plan your trip
Canal Boat Tour: Glide through historic waterways 🛶
Ghent Street Food Tour: Indulge in local flavors 🍲
Belfry Tower Climb: Take in panoramic views 🏰
Local Brewery Visit: Savor traditional brews 🍻
Graffiti Alley Exploration: Discover urban street art 🎨
Bike Tour: Pedal through charming streets 🚲
Music Festival Experience: Immerse in lively beats 🎵
Historic Castle Visit: Step into bygone eras 🏰
Ghent Canal Walk: Stroll along picturesque waterways 🚶
Botanical Garden Visit: Unwind in lush surroundings 🌺
Places to visit
Gravensteen Castle
CASTLE
Medieval fortress with panoramic views
St. Bavo's Cathedral
CATHEDRAL
Gothic architecture and famous altarpiece
Ghent Altarpiece
ART
Famous polyptych painting
St. Nicholas' Church
CHURCH
Gothic church with impressive interior
Ghent City Hall
HISTORIC BUILDING
Renaissance-style architecture
Design Museum Gent
MUSEUM
Exhibits on decorative arts and design
Gentse Feesten
FESTIVAL
Annual music and theater festival
Museum of Fine Arts
ART MUSEUM
Collection of Flemish art
Citadelpark
PARK
Relaxing green space with sculptures
Huis van Alijn
MUSEUM
Folklore and everyday life exhibits
Saint Peter's Square
SQUARE
Historic public square
Gentse Waterzooi
CUISINE
Traditional Belgian stew
Museum of Contemporary Art
ART MUSEUM
Cutting-edge contemporary art exhibits
Gentse Bloemenmarkt
FLOWER MARKET
Colorful flower market
Grasbrug
BRIDGE
Quaint bridge over the Leie River
Places to eat
Soup'r
Roots
Karel de Stoute
Restaurant Vrijmoed
Oak
BOON
Maison Elza
Publiek
Mémé Gusta
't Klaverblad
Restaurant Gillis
Allegro Moderato
Le Botaniste
Du Progres
Uncle Babe's
Otium Cucina Italiana Restaurant
't Oud Clooster
Bistro Illyrian
LOF Restaurant
