Travel to historical Ghent
Enjoy the area's museums, history and theatre scene with a rental holiday home in Ghent. This romantic city is known for its art, local tours and monuments. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around Ghent
Are you looking for attractions to visit in the city? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that Ghent has to offer. These are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Flanders Bicycle Route Blue Loop (15.5 mi / 24.9 km)
- Flanders Bicycle Route Green Loop (15.6 mi / 25.1 km)
- Hippodroom Waregem (17.2 mi / 27.6 km)
- Damme Golf (20 mi / 32.1 km)
- Pretland Gent (1.4 mi / 2.3 km)
- The Cottage (4.4 mi / 7 km)
Exploring the natural features in Ghent
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Ghent is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Citadel Park (1.3 mi / 2 km)
- Blaarmeersen Recreation Area (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Harry Malter Family Park (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Boerekreek (16 mi / 25.8 km)
- Provinciaal Domein de Gavers (20 mi / 32.2 km)
- De Ster Recreation Park (21.5 mi / 34.6 km)
How to get to and around Ghent
Fly into Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.), the closest airport, located 32.9 mi (52.9 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could book a flight to Brussels Airport (BRU), which is 34.8 mi (55.9 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Ghent-Dampoort Station, Ghent-Sint-Pieters Station and Ghent (GNE-Sint-Pieters Train Station) are the main stations in the area.