GHENT, BELGIUM | 7 BEST Things To Do In Ghent

[@worldwildhearts]

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[@sho9214]

From Ghent train station is it near to walk to these spots ?

[@worldwildhearts]

You can walk to the center from Gent-St Pieters train station, it takes about 30 mins though. It’s not very close but you can also take a tram or bus if you don’t feel like walking! We usually walk as it’s a nice city to get around on foot

[@sho9214]

@@worldwildhearts will bring my old mom in winter so maybe we will take trams:) thanks

[@markm6028]

Wow, you just sold us on Ghent. Were looking at Brussels or Ghent for a day, and after viewing you video the decision of Ghent was easily made. Thanks.

[@worldwildhearts]

Haha nice! hope you had a good time!

[@animaLaver-b1w]

The traffic is so smooth. This is heaven for pedestrians!!

[@valentynaartysyuk9129]

Amazing city!One of the most beautiful city of Europe by far!!!Belgium is one of the most beautiful countries of Europe!!

[@Squadron_Bodron]

They supported Palestine you antisemite!

[@sirgalahad1470]

I spent a month in Belgium last summer, and Ghent was my favorite town. Great video.

[@worldwildhearts]

Yeah we also love it! Hope you made it to the Gentse Feesten while you were there 😉

[@Unclog_my_gamecat_backlog]

More than Bruges?

[@sirgalahad1470]

@@Unclog_my_gamecat_backlog Bruges was beautiful, but it felt like Disneyland to me. I got off the train from Brussels with 1,000 other tourists, and we all walked like sheep into this pristine, spotless old town full of shops, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc and it just didn't feel authentic. Ghent felt like a real town in comparison.

[@Unclog_my_gamecat_backlog]

@sirgalahad1470 I'm gonna visit Bruges soon, in few weeks, hopefully it won't rain too much...

[@crush42mash6]

I am in Brussels. Heading to Ghent this morning. Just watched your video for the second time, thanks for the help 🇨🇦

[@worldwildhearts]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@daustin1025]

Thank you both very much for this and all of your videos. I am traveling to Belgium in April this year, and I have been watching a lot of your videos to get some great ideas on what to do while I am there. Your videos are always so helpful. They are detailed, and I like how you actually show on the video what to do, and not just say it. The visual aspect is so helpful to me. I greatly appreciate the work that you all do in putting these videos together, along with the descriptions on this page and the links for the tours, etc. It is just awesome of you both to do what you do!!! I want to be a world traveler, and plan on doing much more traveling starting this April. That is my goal! Thank you again!!!

[@worldwildhearts]

Have a good trip!

[@andyvandaele1990]

i am from ghent i thought it was really nice how he explains what there is to do there is much more to do than that at the moment we are having the gentse feesten worth experiencing

[@worldwildhearts]

Yes we love the Gentse Feesten! Sad to miss it this year, but last year we were there 😃

[@marlajacques6947]

Thanks for the informative and short vlog, I also appreciate that the camera is not solely fixated on your faces the whole time! So many ppl do this? 😑😁

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! And haha yes that’s definitely something you see a lot on YT 😂

[@Drago1995]

6:38 i used to sit right there in those benches to have lunch in my high school years, im obviously sick and tiered of seeing Ghent since went there all the time for school and other stuff but im trying to fall in love with it again, this video helps

[@worldwildhearts]

🤣 I can totally understand your reasons!! But it’s a beautiful city from a tourist perspective 😄

[@Killerwale-hk4wy]

Love this city. Love living in the city center. Love everything about it.

[@MMijdus]

Nicely done. You have a very kind voice.

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you!

[@johanlotigiers]

thanks for visiting my hometown! Glad you liked it, who wouldn't? 🙂

[@worldwildhearts]

We love it! We try to visit every time we're back in Belgium

[@johanlotigiers]

❤@@worldwildhearts

[@dannconforti7400]

Really loved this vlog!!! Information and nice video 😍

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks!

[@sameedkhan4781]

Hey great video, I would love to know about any recommendations for stay in Ghent. Thank you!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks for watching! We highlight a few good places to stay in our blog: www.worldwildhearts.com/post/ghent-belgium

[@christophermorgan3261]

The Ghent Altarpiece is easily the most celebrated painting in Belgium, and one of the most celebrated in Europe. Oil painting was invented by the van Eck workshop and its leader Jan van Eck.

[@worldwildhearts]

Yes it's very known! Even learned about it in high school

[@johanlotigiers]

Van Eyck, you forgot the Y 🙂As a citizen from Gent, always glad to help!

[@christophermorgan3261]

@@johanlotigiers You are fortunate to live in such an historic/cultural city with moderate temperatures, 68 degrees F. Nashville, Tennessee where I live by contrast barely has a culture at all unless you like country and western music and the temperature here in 90 degrees today and has been like that for months. I'll be back to Europe soon, lived there for 33 years! Best wishes

[@johanlotigiers]

Oooooh, but I love country. Also, in our family we are big Elvis fans! Have fun when you travel over here.... and take care!

[@LuisUrquizaperu]

Was missing 'de Vlaamse accent'! (used to live in ghent for 10 years in the past). Great video!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! 😃 Lovely city..

[@LIBREPUB]

Headed there in the fall, great video

[@DMS20231]

We’re going in June. My question is, should be stay in Brussels and day-trip to Bruges and Ghent, or stay in one of those cities and day trip to the other (and perhaps more)?

[@worldwildhearts]

If you have the time we’d highly recommend staying a night or two in Bruges and / or Ghent! Both have a lovely atmosphere and we really like the evening lights 😍 they’re smaller but also cozier than Brussels!

[@2sons1lv]

@@worldwildheartswe are staying in Belgium leaving in two weeks. How far is train ride to Ghent ?

[@ReconTHG]

Lucky I have work related trips to Gent 1-2 times a year. Amazing place!

[@worldwildhearts]

That’s awesome!! ☺️

[@commentman1911]

The Bellfry isn't a church. It's a tower build by the guilds and city counsil to house and represent the rights given to the city. City guards stood watch above the tower to sound the alarm for fires and inviding armies.

[@worldwildhearts]

I guess you’re right! Should’ve said “the three medieval towers” instead of churches

[@maudstey]

⁠@@worldwildhearts Btw Ghent has a total of 50 churches. But these are called the three towers of Ghent, not considering what they are. Cause they are actually : a tower (Belfort) , the Sint-Bavo cathedral and a Sint-Niklaas church 😂 I loved your video! Thanks for making this. I’m a Ghentian and so so happy this city is being discovered by many.

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks for the support! It's a really great place... a hidden gem because so many people skip it!!

[@chrisbry2007]

Going fir Christmas and new year. Thanks for the pointers guys

[@worldwildhearts]

That's an awesome time to visit! Lots of atmosphere around the city... especially with the Christmas market!

[@billmiller8333]

Gorgeous city.

[@mohssenkhanbagi831]

I've been to Ghent, KY. Almost as nice.

[@worldwildhearts]

We didn't know there was another place called Ghent! 😅

[@guillermoguaraz3377]

En septiembre de 2022 estuve en Gante, Bruselas y Amberes. Hermosas ciudades de Bélgica que pude conocer gracias a la amabilidad de mi sobrina que vive en Estrasburgo y me acompañó en ese viaje. Las tres ciudades me impactaron por su arquitectura y por su gastronomía. Algún día volveré. Saludos desde Argentina😁

[@worldwildhearts]

That’s awesome to hear! The cuisine in Belgium is delicious. Next time you should also visit Brussels or some places in the south of Belgium (such as Dinant, Bouillon, or Durbuy)!

[@guillermoguaraz3377]

Thanks for the advice. Greetings

[@Unidentified-g8q]

Thanks for info

[@chrisshave7129]

Thank you for great content

[@worldwildhearts]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@motheranddaughterabroad]

Thanks for this! Can't wait to be there!

[@worldwildhearts]

Enjoy! Ghent is awesome!

[@coachmb26vlog91]

Thanks for sharing ❤

[@worldwildhearts]

No problem! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@iam6322]

Hi! Thanks for this video. Can you tell me the name of the place where you had the julientje? Thanks!

[@worldwildhearts]

Hi! I think we had it in Frituur Tartaar (center of Ghent). Though the owner made is especially for us as we asked him! It wasn’t on his menu. In most frituur’s you’ll find it though. It was invented in “De Gouden Saté” and named after the former owner Julien. They changed owners now but they’re still THE place to go for a julientje (it’s located in the party street of Ghent - overpoort)

[@iam6322]

@@worldwildhearts Thank you for your generous spirit and for this information. We enjoy your videos very much!

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks! ☺️

[@SenseLens2022]

My City😍😍😍😍

[@worldwildhearts]

Lovely 😍😍

[@inigo9000]

No no no it’s my city :p

[@basaka00]

Don't you need a boyfriend? 😅

[@taryndancer29]

​@@basaka00 desperate much?

[@zorasabacka3368]

Amazing ♥ Thank you

[@worldwildhearts]

Thank you!

[@JeremiahAndrews]

What is the name of the restaurant where you had the food in this video?

[@worldwildhearts]

Frituur Tartaar!

[@rosemariesergio3512]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you,

[@teddybeerlepel1]

1:30 Me trying to do all the stuff (the fries) I want, but having little time (the bucket).

[@Lukas_DC]

Im from Ghent

[@isouldh1121]

Ok

[@lanenaamorcita]

Nice video but, sadly you didn't said the places where you eat the meal! This would be helpful for a tourist, particularly in places like these.

[@worldwildhearts]

You can find the places to eat in our blog post (you can find the link in the description under the video )

[@worldwildhearts]

www.worldwildhearts.com/post/ghent-belgium

[@MarineMirzabekyan]

I've been here and did almost everything mentioned except for the grafiti walk

[@worldwildhearts]

Awesome! 🙏

[@davidjones9146]

What language is spoken on the walking tour? Thanks

[@worldwildhearts]

English! But I’m sure you can also find Spanish tours

[@davidjones9146]

@@worldwildhearts Good to know as I’ll be there this fall and would prefer an English speaking tour. Thanks!

[@arnold3768]

01:35 "Belgian Fries" *angry French noises in the background*

[@Isaacthebestcontentcreator]

Thank you

[@troywitkowski3732]

❤❤❤

[@amelab1647]

❤❤❤

[@stefandee1970]

Super

[@worldwildhearts]

Thanks

[@asvt321]

Is Dutch spoken here?

[@worldwildhearts]

Yes!

[@lareverie8285]

Please do Antwerp :)

[@worldwildhearts]

We'll actually make a video soon! Leaving to Belgium tomorrow for about 6 weeks ;)

[@StephenMarsh-wf5tr]

The local delicacy ... Chips!

[@CameronImpastato]

Would you live there for a month? :D

[@worldwildhearts]

of course! It's a fun and vibrant city, especially during the summer! :)

[@peacevkw]

48 hours in Ghent enough?

[@worldwildhearts]

Yes definitely a good amount of time to see the highlights and take in the atmosphere of the city ☺️

[@CyriuxBG]

My father works in genth when i turn 18 im going there

[@worldwildhearts]

Great! Enjoy Ghent :) It's a beautiful city

[@gayanprasanna2597]

❤️🇧🇪❤️🇧🇪

[@worldwildhearts]

👌👌

[@cisseilegems2323]

Belgium has three official languages. Dutch is spoken by 60% of the population, French 39%, and German 1%

[@roi3226]

i think %51 dutch %35 french % 7 english %7 german

[@nemisisarcher8213]

It's Flemish not Dutch

[@AndriiKholod]

​@@nemisisarcher8213, it's the same language

[@aaronjames0587]

kayakers looked like they was about to get taken out!

[@worldwildhearts]

🤣

[@chrisr6710]

Do not try Delerium Tremens if you want to actually remember what you did in Ghent, that’s stuff lethal 😂

[@worldwildhearts]

😂😂😂

[@bartlomiejrozanski2722]

The best bier in belgiim is Orval

[@jitenderathorr5628]

Hii. I am Indian

[@worldwildhearts]

Hi there! Welcome to Ghent in Belgium 🇧🇪

[@jacanastasia]

The way you say quay noooooooooo my dude. It's pronounced like key!

[@castlegate2015]

Looks a bit boring really. A day trip at most from your analysis.

[@politiciansthrowstones]

We are going in bout a month and we are flying in from italy and thats what i said is belgium look boring lol. But its cool looking.

[@worldwildhearts]

Hahaha as a Belgian I do believe there's beauty here, but it's more so in its culture, architecture and cuisine!

[@politiciansthrowstones]

@worldwildhearts im really looking forward to my visit! Too at 40 I dont care about the party life as much, so walking the quiet streets will be great! Not to say a great night of house music wouldn't be out of the question!

[@HELHOEK]

Kanker stad!

[@ogkad03yt81]

I'm from Ghent it's just boring here😮‍💨

[@worldwildhearts]

😢 we like Ghent

[@bentekik7137]

Euhh pardon!!!!! Boring!!! You are not from Ghent!!!!