4 days in Ghent Itinerary

Ghent melds the fairy tale-like beauty of Bruges with its stunning Flemish architecture, while at the same time supporting a vibrant cafe and bar scene.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ghent: Antwerp (Antwerpen-Centraal & MAS - Museum aan de Stroom) and Bruges (Minnewater Lake, The Markt, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Gravensteen, get to know the fascinating history of Ghent City Center, contemplate the long history of Graslei and Korenlei, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Bavo's Cathedral.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Ghent trip itinerary planning website.

If you are flying in from The Netherlands, the closest major aiports are Brussels Airport, Antwerp International Airport (Deurne), Ostend-Bruges International Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Ghent can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 5°C.