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Ghent Sunset in Ghent
With its perfect blend of the old and the new, Ghent is a breathtaking city, full of light and life! Ghent is an undiscovered gem, small enough to be cosy, but large enough to stay vibrant. Historical without being fossilized, small without being provincial, and lively without being boisterous, Ghent has a reputation for going its own way. It has a modern, bustling commercial centre and is the cultural capital of East Flanders. Ghent University’s 60,000 students make the city a lively spot. With plenty of high-quality hotels, great conference facilities and an array of special venues, Ghent is the ideal location for your conference or event!
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION
GHENT 60 km 35’ by train
FROM BRUSSEL AIRPORT
Public transport: - Direct train to Ghent St-Pieters Station every 30 minutes - Trip takes 1h30 (1h with change at Brussels Midi Station) BY HIGH SPEED TRAIN TO GHENT ST-PIETERS STATION FROM PARIS NORD & PARIS CHARLES DE GAULLE:
In 2h (Thalys) - change at Brussels Midi Station FROM AMSTERDAM CENTRAL STATION & SCHIPHOL AIRPORT:
In 2h30 (Thalys) - change at Antwerp Central Station FROM LONDON ST PANCRAS:
Must do… CASTLE OF THE COUNTS Cold halls and even colder dungeons. Endless staircases leading up the towers. Wells of oblivion and a torture museum. Overlooking the city from high up on the keep, you feel like the Counts of Flanders, with Ghent lying at your feet. The ideal location for hosting an original reception. An experience not to be missed! GHENT BY NIGHT Never let your delegates go to bed early. With its vibrant nightlife and its award winning lighting plan the city of Ghent becomes a shimmering magical place after dark. Spend the night in Ghent! The experience will be worth your while.
In 2h50 (Eurostar) - change at Brussels Midi Station
ROCK ’N’ ROLL CUISINE Three culinary geniuses – ‘The Flemish Foodies’ – chose to open their restaurants in Ghent. The result is a playful, dynamic and delicious cuisine, which inspired other chefs to launch similar initiatives. Discover Publiek, De Vitrine, J.E.F., as well as many more great eateries!
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