Is GHENT Worth a Day Trip from Brussels? 🇧🇪 5 Things We Did
Is Ghent, Belgium worth a day trip from Brussels? 🇧🇪 We spent a day exploring this beautiful medieval city, visiting Gravensteen Castle, cruising the canals, tasting Belgian chocolates and local candy, and discovering what makes Ghent such an interesting destination. If you're planning a trip to Brussels and wondering whether to add Ghent to your Belgium itinerary, join us as we share five experiences from our day trip, how we got there, and whether we think Ghent is worth visiting for just one day. 🚆 **OUR DAY TRIP FROM BRUSSELS TO GHENT** We started our adventure by traveling from Brussels to Ghent and making our way into the historic city center. From there, we explored the city on foot, discovering medieval architecture, local food, historic landmarks, and some delicious Belgian treats. 🇧🇪 **5 THINGS WE DID IN GHENT, BELGIUM** 🏰 **1. Explore Gravensteen Castle (Castle of the Counts)** We toured one of Ghent's most famous landmarks, a medieval castle right in the heart of the city. Come along as we explore the castle and learn about its fascinating history. 🍔 **2. Enjoy Lunch and Belgian Beer** We stopped at Ellis Gourmet Burgers for lunch and enjoyed some Belgian beer before continuing our adventure through Ghent. 🚤 **3. Take a Ghent Canal Boat Tour** One of our favorite ways to explore European cities is from the water! We took a canal boat ride through Ghent, enjoying the historic buildings and learning more about the city's past. 🍬 **4. Try Traditional Belgian Cuberdones** At Candy Corner, we tried cuberdones, a distinctive Belgian candy associated with Ghent. Is this local sweet treat something you should try when visiting? ☕ **5. Relax with Coffee and Belgian Chocolates** We stopped at Caffe Rosario for coffee and Belgian chocolates, then spent time enjoying the atmosphere of Ghent's historic center, including views of the Belfry of Ghent and St. Nicholas' Church. 🤔 **IS GHENT WORTH A DAY TRIP FROM BRUSSELS?** At the end of our visit, we share our thoughts about whether Ghent makes a worthwhile day trip from Brussels and what travelers should consider when planning their own visit. Whether you're researching things to do in Ghent, planning a Belgium itinerary, or deciding between destinations outside Brussels, we hope our experience helps you plan your next adventure. ⏱️ **CHAPTERS** 00:00 Is Ghent Worth a Day Trip from Brussels? 00:30 Getting from Brussels to Ghent and the Historic Center 01:05 Exploring Gravensteen Castle | Castle of the Counts 04:18 Lunch at Ellis Gourmet Burgers and Belgian Beer 05:00 Ghent Canal Boat Tour | History from the Water 06:25 Trying Belgian Cuberdones at Candy Corner 07:29 Coffee and Belgian Chocolates at Caffe Rosario 08:05 Ghent's Belfry, St. Nicholas' Church and People Watching 08:30 Our Verdict | Is Ghent Worth Visiting for One Day? 🌍 **ABOUT SEAN AND DEB GO** We're Sean and Deb, Gen X digital nomads traveling the world through slow travel, cruises and extended stays. Subscribe to follow our adventures and see what it's really like to work while traveling full-time. 👉 Subscribe to Sean and Deb Go for more travel adventures, destination reviews, food experiences, cruises, and honest perspectives on traveling the world. 🎥 **KEEP EXPLORING BELGIUM WITH US** Watch our Brussels waffles and chocolate walking tour to discover another delicious side of Belgium! https://youtu.be/AVVcCXjcCAQ 💬 **WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!** If you had just one extra day in Brussels, would you visit Ghent, Bruges, or somewhere else in Belgium? Let us know in the comments! 👍 If you enjoyed exploring Ghent with us, give this video a thumbs up and subscribe for more travel adventures. #GhentBelgium #BrusselsDayTrip #BelgiumTravel