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Ghent
Ghent (Gent in Dutch and Gand in French) is beautiful and relaxed university city in the heart of Flanders and rich with history. Growing up in the safety of Gravensteen castle, through success in manufacturing cloth the city grew to be one of the largest in northern Europe and virtually independent until 16th century . Ghent has a well-preserved medieval city center with historic architecture, including churches, guildhalls, and other structures.
Somewhat lesser known tourists Ghent is the city for micro-breweries. The city lays claim to hundreds of bars, beer shops and tasting venues. Gruut is a brewery and bar, just outside the centre of Ghent, that brews 5 types of beer each using herbs in place of hops. Sure to be an interesting experience.
Breweries and Beer-based attractions
Gruut Brewery
Gruut offers a 'Beer Alchemist' activity where you can adapt their blond to your personal taste and take away a 75cl bottle of it.
Approx 1.5hr
Cost €28
Gruut also offers a beer tasting where you can learn more about their production process.
Cost €15
Approx 1hr
(Both, minimum group size 2, reservation by email)
| Address | Rembert Dodoensdreef 1, 9000 Ghent |
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| Website | Gruut.be |
City Brewery Artevelde
A microbrewery offering three beers, a white one called Leute, a black
one called Wijse and Artevelde Pilsner.
They also offer guided tours of the brewery and tastings upon request by email steven@artevelde.be .
| Opening times | Daily 11am - 11pm |
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Dok Brewing Company
A brewery with classic and experimental beers.
Brouwerij Haeseveld
A microbrewery in Ghent with an onsite bar and tours for groups of 8 or more.
Local's Pick
Slijterij De Roos
| Address | Wolterslaan 44, 9040 Gent |
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Just outside the city centre, De Roos is a firm favourite for locals, somewhere with a cheerful atmosphere and a real Belgian experience.
Other things to do
Design Museum Ghent
Currently closed
MSK - Museum of Fine Arts Ghent (Museum voor Schone Kunsten)
Belgium’s oldest museum, housing a vast variety of works, from Old Masters like Hieronymus Bosch, Rubens and Magritte to contemporary pieces.
| Time | Approx 1 hr. |
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| Price | Adult over 25 €13, 19-25 €2.50, under 18 free. |
| Opening Hours | Weekdays (ex Mon) 9.30-17.30, 10-18.00 weekends and school holidays |
Castle of the Counts
Where to stay
Hotel Monasterium PoorAckere
DrinkBelgium.com can recommend Hotel Monasterium PoorAckere Ghent to stay in in Ghent. I stayed in this hotel. I liked that it was in near in the Ghent old town, it was also inside an old monastery, much of the decor from this had been kept. It was clean and well priced.
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Ghent Card
Ghent has a city card which gives free access to many of the city's museums and public transport, bike rental and a boat ride. It is called the CityCard Ghent. 48 hour: €42 72 hour: €48 It can be purchased online or at any of the participating museums.