Discover Ghent

The imposing 12th-century castle sits in the middle of the old town and today houses a museum with medieval weapons plus an audio-guided tour through dungeons and ramparts.

The famous 15th-century altarpiece by the van Eyck brothers in St. Bavo's Cathedral is considered one of the world's most important artworks and was recently extensively restored.

The historic waterfront promenade with its magnificent medieval guild houses is one of the city's most photographed spots and is best explored on a boat tour along the Leie river.

Thanks to one of Belgium's largest universities, Ghent ranks among Europe's youngest and liveliest old towns, with countless cafes, pubs and a relaxed, creative atmosphere in the Patershol district.

Ghent-Sint-Pieters station is reachable directly by train from Brussels in just about 30 minutes. From Switzerland, travel usually connects through Brussels, from where a fast train connection continues onward.

The imposing 12th-century castle sits in the middle of the old town and today houses a museum with medieval weapons plus an audio-guided tour through dungeons and ramparts.

The famous 15th-century altarpiece by the van Eyck brothers in St. Bavo's Cathedral is considered one of the world's most important artworks and was recently extensively restored.

The historic waterfront promenade with its magnificent medieval guild houses is one of the city's most photographed spots and is best explored on a boat tour along the Leie river.