Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Gentenaars’ lives are already spiced with market fragrances and flavors during the week and this historic canal city gets really spoilt for choice and booksellers stream into the squares and waterside alleys inviting you to spend the day leisurely strolling from one lively market to the next Flower Market on the Kouter Food Kiosk Further bookworm rummaging happens at the Ajuinlei on Sundays dozens of tables are put up by the waterside to support the weight of hundreds of books yellowed or with notes from a previous owner in the margins most of the items are secondhand and make great bargains Founder Thierry Bonnaffé imagined a community like the bouquinistes of Paris who sell their literature on the banks of the river Seine It’s a quaint charmer of a market that makes the stroll from the Kouter to the Groentenmarkt a joy Ajuinlei and Predikherenlei Ghent Book Market | Courtesy of Visit Ghent Organic or artisan market at the Groentenmarkt Market © FaceMePLS / Flickr After a scenic walk along the river Leie, the Groentenmarkt (literally “Vegetable Market”) reveals itself. This market is where it’s at on Sundays for not only local artisan objects such as ceramics but also Ghent’s signature “neuzekes” or cuberdons cone-shaped candy that has two cart vendors in a minor dispute about whose treats are “the most authentic.” Also popular are the spices and mustards by Tierenteyn sold behind a beautiful dark green façade in a shop with the original 1860s interior (closed on Sundays) the square honors its name by transforming into a market bursting with biological (organic) fruits and veggies very much in the Ghent spirit.Organic market: Fridays from 7:30 am to 1 pmArtisan market: Saturdays and Sundays from April 1st until September 30th [slot])); } if(window.canRunAmazon) { const amazonService = new AmazonBidService(); promises.push(amazonService.fetchBids(null [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Become a Culture Tripper Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Flea market and antiques at Sint-Jacobs Market Courtesy of Visit Ghent Sauntering onwards from the more intimate St. Jacob’s, it’s a three-minute walk to the stretched-out Friday Market occupied by seemingly endless rows of stalls every Friday and Saturday The square was named for its traditional weekly market where everything is for sale ranging from farmer’s produce to vintage lamps to cleaning products It’s a staple for locals who like to inject a little liveliness into their weekend shopping Besides two imposing 19th-century socialist palaces and older guild houses terraces that fill up at the first hints of sunshine line the whole area.Fridays from 7:30 am to 1 pm [slot])); } if(promises?.length) { await Promise.all(promises).then(() => { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); }); } else { googletag.pubads().refresh([window.addSlot[slot]]); } }); Holy Food Market Food Court © Peter Baas / courtesy of Visit Ghent Following in the footsteps of cities such as Rotterdam and Barcelona, Ghent opened up its own version of a contemporary indoor food market in February of 2017. The twist? This modern culinary paradise sits inside a 16th-century religious temple The gorgeous white-walled Baudelo Chapel now worships at the altar of gourmet avocado toast 16 small-scale restaurants and aperitif places present the Gentenaar and his visitor with dishes familiar and new—Malaysian etc.—in a marble-and-wood setting to unashamedly gawk at while sipping wine and slurping oysters.Every day from 11 am to 10 pm Lousberg Market Market © Merijn Supply / Flickr The biggest market in Ghent is also the one that travelers may not know about The Sunday market in Ghent’s Ledeberg quarter is where locals go to chat with acquaintances or vendors while chickens roast away on the spit There’s no special treasure to be sniffed out except for flowers or perhaps delectable goats cheeses from organic farmers Ledeberg has that in spades.Sundays from 7:30 am to 1 pm If you click on a link in this story All recommendations have been independently sourced by Culture Trip Read Next Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip Guides & Tips The Best Places to Travel in August See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Spring See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd Het kabinet heeft haar nieuwe Klimaatnota gepresenteerd en die brengt volgens de RAI Vereniging enkele hoopgevende signalen voor de toekomst van duurzame mobiliteit De Verenigde Staten hebben vanochtend een universeel invoertarief van tien procent ingevoerd op goederen die het land binnenkomen vanuit het buitenland Op 1 april is het opletten geblazen bij alles wat er in de media verschijnt De elektrische bedrijfsbus heeft het dieselbusje definitief ingehaald als voordeligste keuze voor ondernemers Uit berichtgeving van Het Parool blijkt dat elektrische bestelwagens nu tussen de.. 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Alle rechten voorbehouden door Pitane BV - Eindhoven The Lerderderg River has carved a deep and picturesque gorge through this rugged park located within easy reach of Melbourne follow an old water race and hike part of the Great Dividing Trail or simply stroll along the river from Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area Although this park is just an hour's drive from Melbourne See the Lerderderg River Gorge which dominates and divides it in two from O'Briens Crossing in the north to Mackenzies Flat in the south Experienced hikers will be rewarded with dramatic views Bring the family and enjoy a barbecue by the river then take a gentle stroll upstream to Grahams Dam Visit Lerderderg in late winter and early spring to see a spectacular display of wildflowers.  Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited Sign up to receive the latest ideas inspiration and news delivered right to your inbox Thinking of visiting Lerderderg State Park this summer here’s what to consider before you leave home: sometimes conditions can change at short notice It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates Planned burn is scheduled within Lerderderg State Park.Commencing on the 27th of March. Multiple walking tracks and seasonal roads will be closed Signage and barriers have been put in place on tracks roads and area affected. Areas closed include;- Grahams Dam-West No.5 Track (Seasonal Road)- Tunnel Access Track- Spur Track- Swans Road- Lohs lane- All walks commencing from Mackenzies Flat will be closed (including walk to Grahams Dam,  Spur Track All walks commencing from Mackenzies Flat will be closed (including walk to Grahams Dam,  link 1 and link 2)Please obey barriers and closures in place at the picnic area and subscribe to receive the latest nature inspiration and news straight to your inbox Victoria’s networks of parks and reserves form the core of Aboriginal cultural landscapes Parks Victoria acknowledges the continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these landscapes and recognises their ongoing role in caring for Country on which we learn A big exotic cat has been spotted in Wondelgem and Ledeberg The feline is thought to be an African serval The animal has been seen accompanied by a kitten The serval may be dangerous when it feels threatened fire services are calling on people to be vigilant A serval is native to the African savannah It is forbidden to keep it as a pet in Belgium "You can compare it to a small panter and they can easily escape," says Nico De Craene of the Ghent fire services A serval can grow to 1 metre and weigh up to 18 kilograms "We ask members of the public to inform us on the spot if they would see the animal" "Try not to lose sight of the animal and try to follow it It may give us a clue of where it is staying It is a wild cat and it can be dangerous when it feels that her cub is threatened."