Ghent: More than a one night stay

Visit Gent: Friday | Grab a beerFind yourself a spot along the Graslei and enjoy the impressiverow of medieval houses and the cosy atmosphere. Start with a Gruut, the only beer that is brewed here in the city.

Visit Gent: Friday | Poor man’s dinnerWhat used to be a poor man’s dinner is now a speciality.Gentse Waterzooi with chicken, fish or even vegetarian - after all, Ghent is the Veggie Capital of Europe!

Visit Gent: Friday night at Vrijdagmarkt? Good idea! Start off witha Kwak at beer bar De Dulle Griet. You’ll have to leaveyour shoe in a hanging basket as a deposit for the amazingglass.

Visit Gent: Saturday | Ghent delicaciesTaste and buy typical products from Ghentunder the impressive vaults of the Great ButchersHall. RoomeR is the ideal aperitif. If you have a sweettooth, buy cuberdons.

Visit Gent: Saturday | Easy as duck soupSoup is the new fast food! Plenty of choice, always tasty andof course healthy! The Souplounge near Vrijdagmarktoffers delicious soups with a view of the Lys.

Visit Gent: The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb is the absolute masterpieceof medieval art. Grand with overwhelming detail. This altarpieceby the Van Eyck brothers is an absolute must-see.

Visit Gent: Saturday | Rock ’n’ roll cuisineFeeling adventurous? Try the rock ‘n’ roll cuisine of the FlemishFoodies, three adventurous chefs who have chosen Ghentas their home base.

Visit Gent: Saturday | Rock ’n’ roll cuisineFeeling adventurous? Try the rock ‘n’ roll cuisine of the FlemishFoodies, three adventurous chefs who have chosen Ghent as their home base.

Visit Gent: Saturday | Rock ’n’ roll cuisineFeeling adventurous? Try the rock ‘n’ roll cuisine of the FlemishFoodies, three adventurous chefs who have chosen Ghentas their home base.

Visit Gent: Saturday | Take a shotTime for a nightcap. At Dreupelkot you can choose fromover 200 (!) types of ‘jenever’. Want to bet you won’t feel like headinghome or to your hotel?

Visit Gent: Sunday | Flower powerSundays in Ghent start at the flower market with a coffee,a chat and a walk along the colourful stalls. To top it off:oysters and champagne at the blue kiosk.