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Things to see in Ghent (Belgium): 111 places and when to go

Ghent is a city in Belgium with around 444,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 111 places in and around it, mainly History (54), Nature (34), Wildlife (34). The best known are Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent, Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent and Gravensteen. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Belgium · 51.03, 3.7
Population
About 444,000
Places
111 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (54) · Nature (34) · Wildlife (34) · Temples (13) · Museums and art (12) · Architecture (6)
Best time
April to October and December.
Also possible
January to March and November.
Nearest airport
ANR Antwerp, 56 km as the crow flies

What to see in Ghent

The places in and around Ghent, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 87, by what you come to do:

When to go to Ghent

The best time to visit Ghent is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:10
  2. FebPossible9:44
  3. MarPossible11:32
  4. AprBest time13:35
  5. MayBest time15:19
  6. JunBest time16:17
  7. JulBest time15:53
  8. AugBest time14:21
  9. SepBest time12:22
  10. OctBest time10:23
  11. NovPossible8:37
  12. DecBest time7:42

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42. In April, 108 of the 111 places are at their best.

When to go to Belgium in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Ghent

The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR, Antwerp), 56 km as the crow flies. How to get around Belgium (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Belgium, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Ghent?

The best known: Saint Bavo's Cathedral, Ghent, Museum of Fine Arts, Ghent, Gravensteen, Saint Nicholas Church, Ghent, Belfry of Ghent. In all, 111 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Ghent?

April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 42.

How do you get to Ghent?

The nearest main airport is Antwerp International Airport (Deurne) (ANR), 56 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Ghent as the destination and these 111 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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