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Ghent Christmas Walk, East Flanders

Ghent Christmas Walk

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A Christmas walk through Ghent from Sint-Baafsplein & Ghent Christmas Market, past Mageleinstraat & Local Gift Shops, Korenmarkt & Ghent's Culinary Delights, Graslei & Korenlei: Festive Waterfront Views, Patershol's Historic Charm & Artisan Finds and Vrijdagmarkt & Ghent's Festive Traditions, to Hoogpoort & Festive Homeward Path.

Along the way

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Sint-Baafsplein & Ghent Christmas MarketBegin your festive adventure at Ghent's magnificent Sint-Baafsplein, home to the sprawling Christmas Market.
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Mageleinstraat & Local Gift ShopsWander down Mageleinstraat and explore the charming boutiques and independent shops nestled in Koestraat.
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Korenmarkt & Ghent's Culinary DelightsDiscover the vibrant Korenmarkt, often bustling with festive activity, and the adjacent Groentenmarkt.
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Graslei & Korenlei: Festive Waterfront ViewsPause along the iconic Graslei and Korenlei to admire the breathtaking views of the medieval guild houses, beautifully illuminated for the Christmas season.
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Patershol's Historic Charm & Artisan FindsStep into the enchanting, cobbled labyrinth of Patershol, Ghent's oldest district.
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Vrijdagmarkt & Ghent's Festive TraditionsArrive at the historic Vrijdagmarkt, a grand square steeped in Ghent's rich past.

The route

Distance2.3 km
Walking≈ 31 min
Running≈ 14 min
Climb↑ 3 m
RouteCircular

A 2.3 km circular route from Ghent to walk, run or cycle, with 3 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 3 m in total

Before you go

StartSint-Baafsplein & Ghent Christmas Market, Sint-Baafsplein, 9000 GhentOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

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