Overview
Citadelpark, created in 1875 on the site of a massive military citadel built between 1819 and 1831, is Ghent's oldest and largest park. Its wide lawns hold some 780 tree species and ponds, along with an ornate 1885 wrought-iron music kiosk, and the park is also home to both MSK (fine arts) and SMAK (contemporary art) museums, blending art and nature. A playground and lawns keep it lively with families and picnickers. Free entry. About 10 minutes from the city centre on tram 1.
Opening Hours
Daily, dawn to dusk.
Travel Tips
MSK and SMAK museums are inside the park, so plan a museum visit and a stroll together. Great for a picnic on a nice day.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Ghent, Belgium from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Attractions near Citadelpark
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St. Bavo's Cathedral
Belgium's signature cathedral, home of the Van Eyck brothers' Ghent Altarpiece.
📍 2.1km away
Belfry of Ghent
A 91m UNESCO World Heritage belfry — an elevator takes you to the observation deck.
📍 2.1km away
St. Nicholas' Church
A beautiful 13th-century Scheldt Gothic church — one of Ghent's oldest.
📍 2.2km away
Graslei
Ghent's most beautiful canal-side street, lined with medieval guild houses.
📍 2.2km away
Gravensteen Castle
The medieval Castle of the Counts of Flanders, standing right in the city center.
📍 2.5km away
Things to Do in Ghent
Ghent Canal Boat Tour
A 40-minute boat tour along the Leie River past Graslei, Korenlei, and Gravensteen Castle. Guides narrate in Dutch, French, and English.
Ghent Altarpiece Experience
View the Van Eyck brothers' masterpiece 'The Ghent Altarpiece (Adoration of the Mystic Lamb)' at St. Bavo's Cathedral with an audio guide, for a deep appreciation of one of Western art's most important works.
Ghent Beer Tasting Tour
A guided tour of Ghent's local beer bars and breweries, sampling Flemish traditional beers. Learn about the history of gruit (beer spice) and Ghent's unique beer culture.