Food destinations within easy reach of Ghent. worth the train, the rental car or the early start.

Worth the trip

Brussels (Grand Place and the Marolles) ★ 4.5

32 minutes by trainDirect high-speed or Intercity train from Gent-Sint-Pieters, every 20-30 minutes

Famous for: Moules-friet at Chez Leon, Brussels waffles at Le Funambule, Marolles antique market lunch

Brussels is 32 min from Ghent by fast train: moules-friet at Chez Leon near the Grand Place, Sablon waffles and the Marolles flea market lunch stalls.

Zeeland (Mussel Beds and Oyster Farms) ★ 4.5

75 minutes by carDrive north via N49 to Yerseke, Zeeland; no practical public transport

Famous for: Zeeland mussels and Pacific oysters straight from the beds, smoked eel at the harbour stalls

The Zeeland mussel and oyster beds at Yerseke are 75 min north of Ghent: harvest-fresh mussels at the waterfront restaurants and smoked eel from the stalls.

Aalst (Flemish Beer and Carnival Biscuits) ★ 4.0

30 minutes by trainTrain from Gent-Sint-Pieters via Brussels or direct, approximately 30-40 minutes

Famous for: Aalster uienstoof (onion stew), vlaaien pastry, carnival fried dough at local bakeries

Aalst is 30 min from Ghent by train: East Flemish town with vlaaien fruit tarts, fried oliebollen and local onion stew at the Grote Markt brasseries.

Book food day trips in Ghent

See all 85 bookable experiences in Ghent

← Back to Ghent food guide