Where is Ghent Christmas Market?

The city centre will be the setting for the Light Festival Ghent from Wednesday 31/01 to Sunday 04/02. Click here for all information about the accessibility during the festival. Have fun! More than 150 wooden huts spread out from Sint-Baafsplein, along the Botermarkt and Klein Turkije to the end of the Korenmarkt.

Where is the Ghent Christmas market located?

The epicentre of Ghent's Christmas market is located at Sint-Baafsplein square, above which the imposing belfry and cathedral tower.

Is Ghent Christmas market worth visiting?

At Christmas, the streets around Saint Nicholas' Church fill up with stalls selling food, drink, clothes and crafts. This is a must-see area when visiting Ghent, with the Christmas market having little to compare it with the Saint Catherine's square market in Brussels.

What time is the Ghent Christmas market in 2023?

The Ghent Christmas market will take place from Thursday 7 December up to and including Saturday 31 December 2023. You can visit the Ghent Christmas market stalls daily from noon on weekdays and from 11.00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Is Ghent or Bruges better?

The choice ultimately depends on your preferences: Ghent provides a more modern, eclectic experience, while Bruges immerses you in a timeless, romantic setting. Large crowds included.

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How long is the train journey from Bruges to Ghent?

The average journey time by train between Bruges (Brugge) and Ghent is 28 minutes, with around 89 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

Is Ghent a walkable city?

Ghent is very walkable, so let's stroll through the old town in this very Flemish city, where the native language is Dutch but everyone also speaks English.

Is Ghent nice at Christmas?

And Ghent is the perfect place for cocooning, as the historic centre turns into a wonderland full of winter scents and colours in December. Take a dip in Ghent's winter to warm up from head to toe! Wintery conviviality does not only mean cuddling up on the sofa under a fleece blanket with a cup of hot chocolate.

Does Ghent have Christmas markets?

Visit Ghent Christmas Market, one of the Best Christmas Markets in Belgium. The Gentse Winterfeesten is an authentic Christmas market right in the enchanting heart of Ghent. The entire Winterfeesten area and all squares will ooze the atmosphere of the Nordics.

Are there Christmas markets in Ghent?

The spirit of Christmas is best represented by a visit to a Christmas market. Ghent receives their Holiday happy guests with more than 150 stalls selling snacks and drinks, fancy gifts and crafts, that radiate out from Sint-Baafsplein, towards the Botermarkt, Klein Turkije and until the Korenmarkt.

Is Ghent cheap to visit?

It does not matter if you are on a small budget or looking for free alternatives, Ghent caters to everybody's taste. Stroll through the green parks, enjoy a delicious and budget-friendly meal or get free entrance and transport with a Ghent CityCard. Here are some of our favourites: Budget-friendly overnight stay.

Which Christmas market is best in Belgium?

Brussels

Winter Wonders is your favourite Christmas market in Belgium followed by Ghent, Antwerpen, Brugge and Liège. With its 2.5 million visitors, "Winter Wonders" is the unmissable end-of-year event in Brussels which, for the occasion, dons its festive costume and pulls out all the stops on the menu.

How do I get to Ghent from UK?

It takes an average of 2h 50m to travel from London to Ghent by train, over a distance of around 168 miles (270 km). There are normally 9 trains per day travelling from London to Ghent and tickets for this journey start from £63.80 when you book in advance.

Which is better Bruges or Brussels Christmas market?

As Bruges is a small city, you won't find the big fairground attractions that you would at the Brussels Christmas market. But you will, however, find in Bruges the most Christmassy, cosy and intimate atmosphere of all the Belgium Christmas markets.

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What is the biggest Christmas market in UK?

Birmingham and Manchester Christmas markets are among the largest Christmas markets in the UK.

What is the famous candy in Ghent?

Cuberdons are a typical Ghent confection which is sold at a stall on Groentemarkt square as well as in several local shops. Because of their conical shape, they're also known as 'neuzekes' (little noses). What they taste like? They're raspberry flavoured, with a candy crust and a syrupy filling.

Why visit Ghent?

Ghent offers you a quirky, fascinating cultural cocktail brimming with rich history, culture and a trendy city vibe. Ghent is a chilled-out city where anything goes: a city break on a human scale.

Does Ghent have a market?

The markets of Ghent have got you covered. Sunday is traditionally market day in our fair city, tradition our inhabitants love to keep.

Is Ghent safe to walk at night?

Safety overview

Ghent is generally a safe city, even at night. It is well lit and often bustling with all the students who live there. Public transportation ceases around midnight but taxis are readily available.

Is Ghent Belgium expensive?

Summary of cost of living in Gent, Belgium: A family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,616.3$ (3,346.4€) without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,026.8$ (950.1€) without rent. Gent is 34.5% less expensive than New York (without rent).

Which city is more beautiful Ghent or Bruges?

Overall, Bruges is more memorable, the tourist zone is bigger with more to do, and the food is better. Ghent has one small area that is breathtaking...but it's small and can be seen in about two to three hours. Beyond that, it's not nearly as picturesque as Bruges. Save Ghent for your second trip to Belgium.

How far is the Centre of Ghent from train station?

It's just a 10 minutes' walk to the Arts Quarter. Walking into the city centre takes about 20 minutes.

Can I speak English in Ghent?

Yes! the locals in Ghent speak Flemish (Dutch), but many people also speak English, especially in places like hotels, restaurants and among the younger crowd. Normally you will be able to communicate in English with ease, but knowing a few Dutch phrases can be a nice addition during your visit.

How many days in Ghent is enough?

The charming historic center gives Ghent a fairytale feeling, while its eco-mindedness and student atmosphere adds just enough to make it a hipster hotspot. While most people only visit Ghent for a day or even a half day, there's much more to explore and you could easily spend three days and not get bored.