{"id":515,"date":"2025-09-18T05:56:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T05:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/akkerhage.be\/practical\/what-to-do-in-ghent\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T08:07:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:07:22","slug":"what-to-do-in-ghent","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/akkerhage.be\/en\/practical\/what-to-do-in-ghent\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Ghent?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;mainheader&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/akkerhage.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/gent.jpg&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;64px||100px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h1><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <span>Discover Ghent:<\/span> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span>where history and<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013>innovation meet<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; positioning=&#8221;absolute&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;bottom_left&#8221; vertical_offset=&#8221;16px&#8221; horizontal_offset=&#8221;0px&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]      <div class=\"breadcrumbs\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/akkerhage.be\/en\/\" class=\"breadcrumbs__home\"><\/a><span>><\/span><span>Wp Json<\/span><span>><\/span><span>Wp<\/span><span>><\/span><span>V2<\/span><span>><\/span><span>Pages<\/span><span>><\/span><span>What to do in Ghent?<\/span>      <\/div>\n      [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||7%|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|||0%|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|||0%|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>A visit to Akkerhage Center is also an opportunity to get to know the vibrant city of Ghent. This dynamic city in East Flanders combines centuries-old charm with modern creativity. Ghent is a city full of contrasts: from medieval buildings to cutting-edge architecture, from authentic folk caf\u00e9s to gastronomic hotspots.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Culture just a stone\u2019s throw from Akkerhage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Akkerhage Center is located just outside Ghent\u2019s city center, allowing you to reach the main attractions by public transport or a short drive. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eacd9f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;47px|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3rem|3rem|3rem|3rem|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;1.5rem|1.5rem|1.5rem|1.5rem|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;1.5rem|1.5rem|1.5rem|1.5rem|true|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper swiper__rooms swiper__normal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \t<\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/akkerhage.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Gravensteen-Foto01.png\">\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Gravensteen<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>An imposing medieval castle in the middle of the city, complete with knights\u2019 halls, a torture museum, and views of the Leie River.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eacd9f&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;47px|auto||auto|false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3rem|3rem|3rem|3rem|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;1.5rem|1.5rem|1.5rem|1.5rem|true|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;1.5rem|1.5rem|1.5rem|1.5rem|true|true&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper swiper__rooms swiper__normal\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-wrapper\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  \t<\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/akkerhage.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Graslei-Foto01.png\">\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-button-prev\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"swiper-button-next\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Graslei en Korenlei<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>These picturesque quays form the historic center of Ghent. 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