Accessability

By car, bicycle or on foot

If you come to Ghent by car and want to visit the belfry, it is best to park in the underground car parks at Vrijdagmarkt, Kouter or Sint-Michiels. These car parks are a five-minute walk from the Belfort.

Public transport

Bus

• 10, 11, 12 (a/b) (Korenmarkt)
• P4 (Korenmarkt)

Tram

• T2 (Korenmarkt / Duivelsteen)
• T1, T3, T4 (Vogelmarkt)

Coaches

Coaches can let tourists get on and off in Ghent at Gent-Dampoort station. From there, tourists can easily reach the city center on foot or by buses 10 or 11.

Longer parking is possible at the Dampoort car park (at the station). There is room for 24 coaches at the Dampoort. Coaches can also park on the Yachtdreef.

Low emission zone

Our Historic Houses are located in the low emission zone. Register your car and avoid a fine.

Strict admission conditions and emission standards are applicable in this low emission zone. Your vehicle’s Euro standard and fuel type determine whether or not you are allowed to enter the city centre of Ghent. Only vehicles that meet the admission conditions are allowed to enter. The most polluting diesel and gasoline vehicles are kept out of this zone.

No Belgian or Dutch number plate?

If your car is allowed to enter the city centre but you do not have a Belgian or Dutch number plate, you should ALWAYS register it!