Sustainability is very important to the companies in Ghent. The city has several ‘green’ accommodations for overnight stays, as well as ecological and local shops and restaurants. Ghent was the first city in the world to launch ‘Thursday Veggie Day’ and is still the vegetarian capital of Europe. Besides, the city has the largest low-traffic city centre in Europe.
Point of Interest
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Parkbos
Enjoy nature just outside the city -
Parole
Jazzy wine bar -
Peaberry Coffeebar
Cheerful coffee bar near St. Bavo's Cathedral -
Plant a Pizza
Vegan pizzas -
Publiek
An anything but traditional star restaurant -
Raaf
Restaurant at Portus Ganda -
Residence Inn by Marriott
A home away from home -
Rough Riders
Eco-friendly and trendy -
Soul Kitchen
Plant-based cuisine using local crops -
Souvenir
Innovative combinations of locally and sustainably grown produce -
Spazio24
Lunch restaurant -
STAMcafé by Coeur Catering
Trendy museum café -
Steendam 66
Parisian bistro with open kitchen -
STROOM
Independent brewery in the heart of Ghent -
Supercube
Karting in Ghent -
SUPERKELLY
Food - Good Mood - Drinks -
Tasty World
A world of flavours -
Tavontuur
Organic store in the heart of Ghent -
The Chocolate Home
A paradise for people with a sweet tooth -
The Wan & Only
Restaurant in popular neighbourhood -
Think Twice
Clothing seeks… new owners -
Trafiek
Coffee bar serving simple, organic dishes -
Tush
Here you can eat burgers from around the world -
Uit Steppe en Oase
Interior design shop and world-cuisine restaurant -
Van der Valk Hotel Ghent
A hotel with a view of the city -
Viadagio vzw
Unforgettable experience in wooden boats -
Villa Bardon
Restaurant with a homely atmosphere -
Walk local met Murielle Scherre
A walk focused on shopping and sustainability -
Walk Local with Nic Balthazar
Route through sustainable Ghent -
WONDR care
Ecological and sustainable personal care products -
Worlds’ End Comics & Games
Comics and games -
Yalo restaurant & bar
Seasonal cuisine with a twist -
Yalo Urban Boutique hotel
Design hotel in the heart of Ghent -
Youth Hostel De Draecke
Hostel in the city centre -
Zuru Zuru Ramen
Pure Japanese noodle soups in the Arts Quarter