What to do · Ghent
Graslei, Korenlei and St Michael's Bridge
Information
- Price
- Free
- Duration
- 1 h
- Season
- All year; at night, with the city lighting
- Who it's for
- All ages
- With a dog
- On a lead, along the quays
The Graslei and the Korenlei are the two quays of Ghent's old port, on either side of the river Lys, with guildhalls from the twelfth to the seventeenth centuries. From St Michael's Bridge you see at a glance the three towers of the city: St Nicholas, the belfry and the cathedral.
The walk
Start at St Michael's Bridge, walk down to the Graslei, cross to the Korenlei by the Grain Bridge and come back. On sunny days students sit on the edge of the quay with their feet dangling. At night, Ghent has a lighting plan that gives the quays and towers a warm light: come back after dinner.
Tips
- The photo The classic one is from St Michael's Bridge, looking towards the belfry.
- The boats leave right next to it The boat trip starts a few metres from the Graslei.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Graslei?
Ghent's medieval quay, with guildhalls beside the river Lys.
When is it best to see it?
At dusk and at night, with the city lighting.
With young childrenAs a familyWith teenagersWith a dog
