The entire inner city of Ghent is one big Christmas market. There's a skating rink, Gravensteen castle is beautifully illuminated, and, at night, the light dragons come to life. It's one big winter wonderland!
Intercity Brussels runs 16 times a day to Belgium. You travel from the Netherlands and change trains in Antwerp to Ghent. The cheap Early Bird rate is for sale up to 7 days before departure. Consult the international itinerary planner for your schedule.
| Discount on NS route | Free travel NS route | Discount on NS route | Free travel NS route | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd class | 1st class | |||||
| Flex rate | € 56,30 | € 42,30 | € 26,50 | € 89,90 | € 66,90 | € 40,90 |
| Early Bird week | € 30,50 | -- | € 16 | € 45 | -- | € 23,50 |
| Early Bird weekend | € 42 | -- | € 21,50 | € 58,50 | -- | € 29 |
*Early Bird can be booked up to 7 days before departure. Listed from-prices are based on tickets from Amsterdam Central Station, one-way. The price of Intercity Brussels is based on kilometres – if you depart form a station that is closer to Ghent, then the trip is cheaper.
The Christmas market in Ghent is from 8 to 31 December 2022.
Ghent is in the top 3 of authentic destinations according to National Geographic and Lonely Planet also puts the city in its top 10 'must-see cities'. And in winter, the city is extra enchanting. You can go there for the museums, the good food and its great atmosphere.
Wintery scenes, beautiful nativity stalls, twinkling lights and festive Christmas music make for a memorable day trip.
Ghent is a great destination for a weekend getaway close to home. In the city centre, you can stroll through narrow alleyways and across charming squares.