GHENT, BELGIUM | 7 BEST Things To Do In Ghent

The city of Ghent is located in the northwest of Belgium, at the confluence of two rivers. During the Middle Ages, Ghent was a wealthy and prominent city-state mainly due to the manufacturing of cloth made from English wool. Today, it’s a university town and cultural hub full of amazing architecture, such as the 12th-century Gravensteen castle. From towering churches to detailed statues and peaceful canals, there are hundreds of charming views to take in here. In this video, we’ll break down the 7 best things to do in Ghent.

7. Try local delicacies
Try waffles, french fries, and Belgian Beer (Delirium Tremens is the local one), “Gentse Neusjes” and a “Julientje”.

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6. Walk around Patershol
With unique architecture, well-preserved cobbled streets, and serene views of the canals, this is a must-visit spot.

5. Free walking tour of the historic center
Starting at Hostel Uppelink next to the Saint Michaels Bridge, you’ll learn all about the history of Ghent. Including how Ghent came to be one of the largest towns in Northern Europe in the 13th century.

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4. Visit the Castle of the Counts (Gravensteen Castle)
The castle is a museum and a major landmark in the city. We highly recommend doing the audio-tour that is both funny and interesting.

3. Chill at Graslei or Korenlei
Located directly across from each other on opposite sides of the river, these two quays are part of the medieval port that hosted ships since the 11th century.

2. Enjoy The Festivities
Must-do: the Christmas market in December or the Gentse Feesten at the end of July

1. Kayak or boat tour on the river
To rent a kayak, head to Hostel Uppelink.
The other option is to do a 50-minute guided boat tour. Here, you’ll get a short history lesson while you admire Ghents most famous sights from a unique view on the water.

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🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Try local delicacies
2:14 Patershol
2:46 Free walking tour
3:45 Gravensteen Castle
4:21 Graslei and Korenlei
4:51 The Festivities
6:20 Kayak or boat tour on the river
7:15 More Ghent Information

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