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Check facebook.com/beleefgent (in Dutch) Ghent is a historic city, yet at the same time a contemporary one. The modern daily life of the city’s active inhabitants plays itself out against a gorgeous historical backdrop. In Ghent, we live, work and enjoy life over and over again each day. The city is alive and bids you welcome.

📸 Selfie for All: because everyone deserves the perfect selfie!Today, Ghent celebrates the launch of Selfie for All, an ...
13/10/2026

📸 Selfie for All: because everyone deserves the perfect selfie!

Today, Ghent celebrates the launch of Selfie for All, an initiative by Visit Flanders to make one of our favourite holiday moments accessible to everyone, including blind and partially sighted visitors.

Special tactile selfie tiles with raised footprints help visitors find the right spot and angle for their photo. The tiles are designed with accessibility in mind, but everyone can use them to find the perfect spot for a memorable selfie!

📍 Where can you find them in Ghent?

✨ Portus Ganda
🎨 The Graffiti Street

🏰 The Castle of the Counts and ⛪ St Bavo’s Cathedral are joining the project soon!

Discover the locations and find out how it works: https://visit.gent.be/en/ghent-selfie-all

Autumn is the perfect season to explore Ghent – whether it’s a scenic walk through nature, a stroll in the charming city...
11/10/2026

Autumn is the perfect season to explore Ghent – whether it’s a scenic walk through nature, a stroll in the charming city streets, or a cozy shopping trip. 😍🍂🍁

Afterwards, treat yourself to some warmth and sweetness! Nothing beats a delicious coffee paired with a Belgian waffle or pancakes. 😋☕🧇

Discover some of the best spots in the city to satisfy your sweet cravings: https://visit.gent.be/en/best-waffles-and-pancakes-ghent

Start planning your autumn break in Ghent! 🍂Make your half-term unforgettable: wander through the city’s cosy streets, s...
10/10/2026

Start planning your autumn break in Ghent! 🍂

Make your half-term unforgettable: wander through the city’s cosy streets, stop by a neighbourhood café, catch a film at a local cinema, visit a Ghent museum, and stay the night in one of the city’s charming hotels.

For families, there’s so much to enjoy:
🏰 Meet the knights at the Castle of the Counts
🖼 Explore interactive museums that spark curiosity in kids of all ages
🚤 Take a boat tour through the canals
🔎 Go on a treasure hunt through the city to help Fosfor the Dragon find his glasses
🍂 Play in the parks and let children run free among the autumn colours
🍫 Treat yourself to local favourites: warm waffles, chocolate, and of course, cuberdons

Need more tips on what to do? Find all the info here: https://visit.gent.be/en/autumn-half-term-ghent

What happens when the city lights go out? ✨On 10 October, Ghent takes part in Night of Darkness, an initiative that invi...
09/10/2026

What happens when the city lights go out? ✨

On 10 October, Ghent takes part in Night of Darkness, an initiative that invites us to experience the night in a different way and reflect on light pollution.

From Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, the city will switch off the lighting of many of its monuments, giving the night sky a little more room to shine. 🌌

A reminder that sometimes, less light lets us see more.

more info: https://visit.gent.be/en/calendar/night-darkness

09/10/2026

Discover the world of Jenny Montigny at the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent . 🎨💐

A new exhibition celebrates the work of the Belgian painter, inviting you to explore her artistic world and discover her place in Belgian art history.

📍 Museum of Fine Arts Ghent
📅 10 October 2026 – 10 January 2027

Planning a cultural city trip to Ghent? Add this exhibition to your list!

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✨ Design is taking over the streets of Ghent!Until 11 October, 33 shops across the city centre are turning their windows...
08/10/2026

✨ Design is taking over the streets of Ghent!

Until 11 October, 33 shops across the city centre are turning their windows into mini exhibitions as part of Windows of Design, celebrating the reopening of Design Museum Gent.

Follow the free walking route and discover creations by around 40 designers, from jewellery and lighting to chocolate and bespoke furniture. Take a stroll, step inside, look around and discover the story behind each design.

📍 Free route through Ghent’s city centre
🗓 Until 11 October
🗺 Pick up the map at Design Museum Gent or the VisitGent Tourist Information Centre.

A different way to explore Ghent — one shop window at a time. 👀✨

BeleefGent Design Fest Gent

✨ Looking back at a weekend full of design, creativity and celebration!Design Museum Gent reopened its doors this weeken...
06/10/2026

✨ Looking back at a weekend full of design, creativity and celebration!

Design Museum Gent reopened its doors this weekend after an extensive renovation and expansion — and we’re sharing a few snapshots from the celebrations. From exhibitions and workshops to the impressive new spaces, there was plenty to discover.

Located in the historic heart of Ghent, Design Museum Gent is the largest design museum in Belgium and the only one in Flanders, with 2,500 m² of exhibition space and more than 450 objects from a collection of 24,000 pieces.

The renewed museum brings together its historic buildings with a striking new wing, creating a spacious new city room where design, encounters and creativity come together. And there are plenty of design details to discover, from the 3D-printed entrance gate by Studio Unfold to the museum’s circular Ghent Waste Bricks.

And whatever you do, don’t leave without climbing to the fourth floor. A view of the Castle of the Counts, Graslei and Korenlei and the towers of the Rabot is waiting for you. 👀

Design Museum Gent is open again. Time to come and discover it for yourself! 💛

More info: https://visit.gent.be/en/see-do/design-museum-gent

🛍️✨ A weekend of shopping, design and discovering Ghent!Looking for a good reason to visit Ghent this weekend? We’ve got...
03/10/2026

🛍️✨ A weekend of shopping, design and discovering Ghent!

Looking for a good reason to visit Ghent this weekend? We’ve got one – or actually, quite a few. 😉

It’s Weekend of the Customer and Shop Sunday, which means Ghent’s shops are open throughout the weekend – the perfect opportunity to browse local boutiques, discover Belgian brands and pick up something special to take home.

And there’s even more to explore: the Design Museum Gent is reopening its doors, bringing design back to the heart of the city. 🪑✨

Keep an eye on the shop windows too: as part of Windows of Design, selected shop windows around Ghent feature a design object from the museum’s collection. So even a little window shopping comes with a touch of design inspiration. 👀

Come for the shopping, stay for the design – and make a whole weekend of it in Ghent. 💛

Discover everything there is to do this weekend: https://visit.gent.be/en/what-can-you-currently-do-ghent

02/10/2026

✨ Design Museum Gent is back – and bigger than ever!

After an extensive expansion and renovation, Design Museum Gent officially reopens its doors tomorrow. 🎉

Discover the renewed museum, explore the brand-new city room, wander through the exhibitions, and take in those incredible views over Ghent’s historic centre. 🏰

And there’s plenty to discover inside, with four new exhibitions exploring design:

🔹 Public Matter(s): Design and Democracy
🔹 CO-LAB – Collective Laboratory
🔹 CONNECT – Look and Touch
🔹 Studio Digitaal – Digital Technology in the World of Design

With a collection of around 24,000 objects, spanning Belgian design from 1903 to today, there’s a lot to explore – from iconic furniture and everyday objects to innovative materials and contemporary design.

📍 Design Museum Gent, Drapstraat 10, 9000 Ghent
🎉 Reopens 3 October 2026

Ready to discover the renewed museum?
More info: https://visit.gent.be/en/see-do/design-museum-gent

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