10 Free Things to do in East Flanders Province That You Shouldn't Miss

March 30, 2022 Almeta Stockton

Discover the best top things to do in East Flanders Province, Belgium including St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal), Graslei and Korenlei, Kraanlei, St Michael's Bridge, Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve, Molsbroek, Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, Muziekbos, St. Martin's Church, Proviciaal Domein De Gavers.
Restaurants in East Flanders Province

1. St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

Sint-Baafsplein Casco Historico de la Ciudad, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 225 16 26 http://www.sintbaafskathedraal.be/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 3,171 reviews

St. Bavo's Cathedral (Sint-Baafskathedraal)

Reviewed By john_tabac - Southampton, United Kingdom

St Bavo’s Cathedral was a 12th century Romanesque church which dedicated to St John the Baptist. During the 15th and 16th centuries, was converted into the imposing Gothic St Bavo’s Cathedral. It has a rich history and it is also filled with art treasures. From the baroque high altar in white, black and red flamed marble, the Rococo pulpit in oak, gilded wood and marble, a masterpiece by Rubens, the Calvary Triptych by Justus van Gent, the Gothic sanctuary lamp, the opulent tombs of the Bishops of Ghent – and the world-famous Mystic Lamb. St Bavo’s Cathedral is still used for worship and although it has a sign that cameras are not allowed inside, everybody take pictures and security staff didn't say anything. Only in Mystic Lamb they don't allow pictures.

2. Graslei and Korenlei

Graslei en Korenleih, Ghent Belgium
Excellent
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4.5 based on 2,358 reviews

Graslei and Korenlei

Reviewed By N3899ACrolandb - Ferndown, United Kingdom

Just a short stroll from central St.Michaels Bridge along each side of the quay,the range of picturesque and architectural styles are most pleasing to the eye;take along with you a descriptive guidebook,( available from the Tourist Office),and you will find interesting details of the purpose and history of the various buildings (alternatively,take the half hour informative boat trip there- currently a modest €7!)

3. Kraanlei

Kraanlei, Ghent Belgium
Excellent
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4.5 based on 182 reviews

Kraanlei

Reviewed By StefanieH443 - Lincoln, United States

The architecture is so beautiful along this waterway, and there are also restaurants with great water views. You can walk on either side as well as take a boat cruise.

4. St Michael's Bridge

Sint-Michielsplein, Ghent 9000 Belgium http://visit.gent.be/en/st-michaels-bridge
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4.5 based on 1,600 reviews

St Michael's Bridge

Reviewed By TUMBO10 - Essex, United Kingdom

Best views from here and is a key location to find the Christmas Markets in Ghent It is located close to many attractions as Gravensteen, The Belfry aswell Worth going to

5. Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve

Driepikkelstraat 32, Ghent 9000 Belgium +32 9 210 10 10 http://visit.gent.be/en/natuur-en-milieucentrum-de-bourgoyen
Excellent
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve

Reviewed By Froggo_gal

Really nice area to go to get some nature just outside the city. In the spring many birds nest here and they have a nice bird hide to be able to watch them with some information on the species. Great place for a walk!

6. Molsbroek

Molsbergenstraat 1, Lokeren 9160 Belgium http://www.vzwdurme.be/index.php/het-molsbroek
Excellent
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4.5 based on 106 reviews

Molsbroek

7. Adegem Canadian War Cemetery

Prins Boudewijnlaan 9, Maldegem Belgium
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Adegem Canadian War Cemetery

Reviewed By 612diannem

This cemetery is beautiful, well-kept and peaceful. It is lovely to see the Canadian Maple trees growing here- a sense of home for our Canadian troops. There was a thought in our family many years ago that we wished that my Uncle Peter's remains would come home to be with his family. After visits by various family members, we know that the right place is to stay is in this cemetery with his comrades. (Rifleman Peter McCormack, New Zealand, PEI, WW2-died October 30, 1944) The Canadian-Polish War Museum in the area is well-done and a must see.

8. Muziekbos

Ronse 9600 Belgium http://www.ontdekronse.be/nl/ontdekken/natuur/artikel/muziekbos
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Muziekbos

Reviewed By maartenw2016 - Ghent, Belgium

Ronse lies in the 'Vlaamse Ardennen', one of Flandres' most beautiful countryside with lots of opportunities to walk, to bike - it's also the region of the 'Ronde Van Vlaanderen', one of Belgium's classical bike races. Enjoy the landscape, and certainly of this 'music forrest' or muziekbos.

9. St. Martin's Church

Priester Daensplein, Aalst 9300 Belgium [email protected] http://visit-aalst.be/nl/sint-martinuskerk
Excellent
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

St. Martin's Church

De Sint-Martinuskerk is de hoofdparochiekerk van de stad Aalst en een stijlvoorbeeld van de Brabantse gotiek. Talrijke kunstvoorwerpen sieren de kerk, denk maar aan de schilderkunst van Pieter Paul Rubens of de beeldhouwkunst van Jeroen Duquesnoy. De kerk is gratis toegankelijk van maandag tot zondag van 09 tot 17 uur (op vrijdag tot 14 uur). Een rondleiding met gids in de kerk kan je boeken via Visit Aalst. Nog tot 2027 ondergaat de Sint-Martinuskerk een grootschalige restauratiecampagne. Hierdoor zullen sommige delen van de kerk soms niet toegankelijk zijn, bekijk de website voor de meest up-to-date informatie.

Reviewed By J0zefB - Erembodegem, Belgium

This typical example of high Gothic architecture was originally designed to be a full-fledged cathedral, but never made it much beyond the transept. That's why, at the western end of the building, the brick wall contrasts heavily with the traditional sandstone of all other parts. Many interesting sculptures and paintings to visit, of which the P. P. Rubens "St. Rochus and the Plague patients" is the top.

10. Proviciaal Domein De Gavers

Onkerzelestraat 280, Geraardsbergen 9500 Belgium http://www.degavers.be
Excellent
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Proviciaal Domein De Gavers

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