Forget the faff of airports this summer with these rail adventures, using smart routes and sleepers to Roman spa cities, glorious vineyards and beyond

Many stories surround the Ghent Altarpiece. Amateur detectives, for example, have been engrossed in the mystery concerning that one stolen panel for just under a century. But it might be a good idea t...

Hardly anyone can develop as intense a relationship with The Ghent Altarpiece as we conservators. There we are, working face to face with Van Eyck, right down to each individual brush stroke. That cap...

Good food is preferably fresh, tasty and locally produced, but it’s much more than that. The City of Ghent feels that food waste should be reduced to a minimum and that good food must be affordable fo...

Beguinages came into existence in the 13th century and were meant for women who wanted to lead a devout life “together in isolation” without taking monastic vows. The individual and shared houses were...

From tour groups to DIY, here's the ultimate guide to chasing the spring classics. Bikes, bergs and beers, it's cycling's version of March Madness.

Restorers are specialists in finding a balance between old and new, between visible and invisible, between permanent and temporary. On the one hand, they want to go back to the original as much as pos...

A city break in spring allows you to discover a city shaking off the cold and slowly reviving. Outdoor cafés open up, streets start waking up and greenery is blossoming again. In spring, Ghent is a pl...

Vandaag vind je in Gent tal van vegan hotspots waar creativiteit en plantaardige keuken hand in hand gaan. Onze keuze.

Excursions a challenge during the spring holiday? Not so in Ghent! Because although the weather can be unpredictable, Ghent has everything you need for some fun: culture, amusement, action and wonderf...

Shopping city Ghent spoils its shoppers. Add an extra day of shopping to your weekend during the shopping Sundays. They take place every first Sunday of the month and provide extra activities and fun ...

Ghent offers all the medieval charm of Bruges without the crowds, making it Belgium's best-kept secret just a short flight away from the UK.