About
Fairytale medieval canals, gothic architecture, and lively cafes without the crowds.
Why go
- Feels like stepping into a harry potter scene — pure magic
- Feels like a fairytale city
- Feels like you’ve stepped into another world
Must try
- Gravensteen castle
- Canal boat tour
- Belgian waffles
- Gentse neuzekes
- Belgian beer
Pro tips
- Go at opening time for gravenstein castle to avoid crowds
- Wear good shoes, the historic center is larger than expected
- Use trams to save time and energy
- Rent a kayak or join a boat tour to see the city from the water
- Take the train from brussels, it's about a 20-30 minute ride
Good to know
- Gravenstein castle fills up insanely fast, expect long lines after noon
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