Toerism Ghent

Ghent is alive and worth a weekend away, it is also an ideal last minute city trip. Quirky Ghent breathes history and offers you a fascinating culture cocktail filled to the brim with trendy and modern city life. Ghent is the city for bon vivants, nothing is mandatory, everything is possible, a city on a human scale. The friendly and hospitable people of Ghent know what a good life is. During your city trip, don’t miss the opportunity to admire the world-famous masterpiece the Mystic Lamb of God, by the Van Eyck brothers.

Take a look at the website and you will find all kinds of useful information about it:

  • ‘What is there to see & do?’
  • ‘All about food & drinks’
  • “Where to sleep?”
  • …

and so much more!

The center of Ghent is easily accessible from the sports center by public transport. Take the bus ‘line 11’ at Zuiderlaan (just opposite the sports center) towards Ghent center (Korenmarkt). You can also take the bus ‘line 9b’ towards Gent Sint-Pieters station.

More info: click here!

Low emission zone (LEZ)

To improve air quality, the city center of Ghent is a low-emission zone (LEZ). Polluting vehicles that do not meet the entry requirements are not allowed to enter the zone.

Zone signs indicate where you enter or leave the LEZ. Smart cameras automatically check your car when you enter the zone. Anyone who enters the LEZ with a vehicle that is not allowed to enter will receive a penalty.

View the Ghent low-emission zone on a map (coloured zone). Type your destination address in the search bar or select a car park and check whether it (or the road to it) is in the LEZ. Click here!

Hotels Gent

Anyone who has not spent the night in Ghent has not really experienced the city. Ghent shines, day and night. After sunset, Ghent gets a makeover with magical light accents. You will find characterful B&Bs, design and boutique hotels, no-nonsense hostels and trendy apartments, … in Ghent. Everyone is welcome in Ghent. Search. Book. Click here!

You can also take a more adventurous approach by camping on site at Camping Urban Gardens Gent: