Vismarkt Fish Market is a food market in Groentenmarkt, Ghent.
Editorially verified June 5, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Tip: Stalls selling whole fresh fish also carry smoked eel and pickled herrings not easily found elsewhere in Ghent's shops.
Address: Vismarkt, 9000 Gent, Ghent
The competing cuberdon vendors near the Groentenmarkt are a Ghent institution: the pointed purple sugar-and-gum cones are the city's most identifiable sweet.
Tip: The rival stalls have been on the square for generations; both are genuine and the competition keeps the quality high.
The historic vegetable market square near the castle has been the city's primary produce hub for centuries, with stalls selling fresh vegetables and herbs.
Tip: The square also hosts Himschoot bakery (1880) and Tierenteyn mustard shop, making it the core of any Ghent food walk.
The Dok Noord warehouse complex hosts a seasonal Saturday market with local artisan food producers, craft goods and food trucks along the revived waterfront.
Tip: Combine with Dok Brewing Company beer tasting and WAY Coffee Roasters, both open Saturday mornings at the same Dok Noord address.
The competing cuberdon vendors near the Groentenmarkt are a Ghent institution: the pointed purple sugar-and-gum cones are the city's most identifiable sweet.
Tip: The rival stalls have been on the square for generations; both are genuine and the competition keeps the quality high.
Ghent's Christmas market spreads across Korenmarkt and Sint-Baafsplein from late November, with food stalls, warm drinks, waffles and winter snacks.
Tip: The Ghent Christmas market is smaller and less crowded than Brussels; the cathedral backdrop makes it one of Belgium's most scenic.
Ghent's oldest market square hosts a weekly Friday morning market with fresh produce, flowers, street food and local traders in a medieval square setting.
Tip: Arrive before 09:00 for the widest selection; Frituur Jozef nearby opens with the market for a proper frites breakfast.
The historic vegetable market square near the castle has been the city's primary produce hub for centuries, with stalls selling fresh vegetables and herbs.
Tip: The square also hosts Himschoot bakery (1880) and Tierenteyn mustard shop, making it the core of any Ghent food walk.
Sint-Jacobs is Ghent's major antique and flea market, held three mornings a week near the Dominican church, with food and artisan produce stalls on Sundays.
Tip: Pair the Sunday market with brunch at a nearby Patershol cafe; the timing aligns well with 09:00 openings.
