City break in Gent. Active leisure ideas for Gent - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Ghent is calm and harmonious city, which is simply perfect for a family holiday. Boat trips on the canals of the city are the favorite pastime of tourists. During such ride you can see many beautiful architectural landmarks of the city. A ride on Korenlei and Graslei channels will be a truly interesting and unforgettable one. You will see many ancient and notable buildings that are located along these channels. Among the buildings, which age is about 800 years, you will see houses that once have housed major shopping destinations of the city.
Excellent textile factories have made Ghent internationally famous. Gorgeous fabrics, which have been produced in the city during several hundred years, are exceptionally valued by many … Open
Every traveler should definitely make a walk through the historic center of the city. The district has retained numerous old buildings and beautiful squares. This district of Ghent is closed … Open
Traditional boat trips along the canals of Gent will not surprise you anymore? Choose a more interesting and non-standard type of service - horse-drawn carriage rides. Not far from the main city cathedral, in Sint-Baafsplein Square Photo gallery of Sint-Baafsplein customers are waiting for beautiful open crews, during the walk, nothing will stop you from admiring the sights of the historic district. The ride on a horse-drawn carriage lasts usually 30 minutes and covers the most picturesque places in the historical district, entertainment is available for vacationers from Easter to early October. Aristocratic entertainment is available even to thrifty tourists, at a time the crew can accommodate up to five passengers, in this case, the costs will not exceed 6 - 7 euros per person.
If the limit of dreams is to have a walk through the picturesque medieval streets of the Gent city in complete solitude, then this dream will not be difficult to implement. Can be difficult to imagine that in such a popular with tourist city it is possible to hide for a little from the noisy central region and look into the Patershol quarter. This unique area with preserved medieval buildings is miraculously hidden from Ghent's inherent tourist hustle and bustle. In the 17th century, weavers lived here, working at a local factory, and in the mid-19th century the Patershol area was considered a "red light street". Today, the historic quarter is the location of elite housing and shops, on narrow tennis streets, you can rarely see noisy tourist companies.
1. Those, who expect to travel a lot by public transport, are recommended to buy a special ticket. You can buy it in special Lijnwinkel kiosks, which are located near the Central Station … Open
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National and city parks around Gent
♥ National Park 'Grenspark de Zoom - Kalmthoutse Heide' , 61.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Oosterschelde' , 64.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Scarpe-Escaut' , 72.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Avesnois' , 103.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 105.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Grenspark de Zoom - Kalmthoutse Heide' , 61.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Oosterschelde' , 64.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Scarpe-Escaut' , 72.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Avesnois' , 103.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'De Biesbosch' , 105.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
Amusement parks near Gent
♥ Amusement park 'Boudewijn Seapark' Bruges, 38.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Expo ’58' Brussels, 46.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Mini Mundi' Middelburg, 48 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Bellewaerde' Ypres, 58.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Deltapark Neeltje Jans' vrouwenpolder, 65 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Boudewijn Seapark' Bruges, 38.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Expo ’58' Brussels, 46.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Mini Mundi' Middelburg, 48 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Bellewaerde' Ypres, 58.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Deltapark Neeltje Jans' vrouwenpolder, 65 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Gent
♥ Water park 'Duinenwater' Knokke-Heist, 44.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Océade' Brussels, 46.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aquafun SunParks' De Haan, 52.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aquafun SunParks' Oostduinkerke, 71.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aqualibi' Wavre, 72.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Duinenwater' Knokke-Heist, 44.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Océade' Brussels, 46.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aquafun SunParks' De Haan, 52.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aquafun SunParks' Oostduinkerke, 71.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Aqualibi' Wavre, 72.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Michelin-starred restaurants in Gent
♥ Restaurant 'Domestica' Gent. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Cafe Theatre' Gent. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Naturell' Gent. Type - Market cuisine. 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Bodo' Gent. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Le Baan Thaï' Gent. Type - Thai. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Domestica' Gent. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Cafe Theatre' Gent. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Naturell' Gent. Type - Market cuisine. 0.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Bodo' Gent. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Restaurant 'Le Baan Thaï' Gent. Type - Thai. 0.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sites around Gent from our surveys on extreme Earth places
Hallerbos Forest
From the series “Stunning Beauty Places of the Earth, Unknown to Tourists”
Check on the map: Distance from Gent center - 55.2 km.
The forest is located in the surroundings of the town of Dvorp and is only a 30 minute drive from Brussels. The fact that the sight is located in the immediate vicinity of the large industrial centers makes it even more strange. According to the approximate bills, the age of the unique Blue Forest forms about 400 years. The researchers believe that so extensive hyacinth thickening has formed on its territory in the course of a few centuries. Today, the forest is the unique ecosystem that serves as a location for rabbits, deer and rare birds. If you are lucky, you can meet the forest inhabitants during the hike. …
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Central Station Antwerp
From the series “Top 14 Most Astonishing Railway Stations in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Gent center - 51.9 km.
Unfortunately, in the middle of the 20th century, the building was too close to be ruined. The reconstruction, that was made at the right time, saved the valuable architecture monument. The old station attracts a lot of people. Some visit it for moving to another place, another come here like in a museum. The huge shopping mall has also placed in the station. More than that, you can find over 30 jewellery saloons, several restaurants, and cafes. Waiting won't be boring at this railway station. It is a good place to visit for every tourist. This station is included in every tour around the city. …
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Antwerp City Hall
From the series “Famous Buildings of Renaissance Architecture”
Check on the map: Distance from Gent center - 50.6 km.
One of the main building decoration is the central sculpture of the Holy Mother. Near has placed other interesting compositions based on Bible history. The last huge reconstruction of the city hall was at the end of the 19th century. Practically all original elements were saved. The inner decoration of the hall was also saved. Today the main decoration of halls is the frescos. The walls and ceilings are covered with illustrations of the main historical events. Some halls have portraits of outstanding Belgium kings. The best Belgium artists of the Renaissance worked on them. …
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Hilton builds third luxury hotel in Kyoto
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel. Read this
23.04.2024
The project organizers note that the new Kyoto hotel is perfect for both business and leisure. Just to remind you, the opening of the Roku Kyoto hotel took place in the city in 2021. The luxury hotel also never ceases to amaze guests with its exquisite atmosphere and variety of services. It is close to famous attractions like Kinkaku-ji Temple, and Shozan Resort Kyoto Pavilion is a short walk from the hotel. Read this
23.04.2024
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Guide to your best city break in Gent - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Gent - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Gent?' disappears immediately.