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In East Flanders between Brussels and Bruges, Ghent is Belgium's best-kept secret with a vibrant student atmosphere. The Ghent Altarpiece, Gravensteen castle, and the medieval skyline along Graslei are unforgettable.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 24°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
7°
Jan
10°
Feb
12°
Mar
14°
Apr
19°
May
22°
Jun
23°
Jul
24°
Aug
21°
Sep
17°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
4h
Feb
6h
Mar
8h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
11h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
4h
Nov
2h
Dec
Rain days
12d
Jan
12d
Feb
13d
Mar
14d
Apr
12d
May
7d
Jun
12d
Jul
10d
Aug
13d
Sep
15d
Oct
15d
Nov
14d
Dec

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Ghent as a Vacation Destination

Ghent is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 24°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
NL