# Tourist Attractions in Oost-Vlaanderen

![Oost-Vlaanderen](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/region-127-f816de7f80.webp) 

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# Tourist Attractions in Oost-Vlaanderen

Discover the best tourist attractions in Oost-Vlaanderen — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip.

**1**Cities & towns

**7**Attractions

## About Oost-Vlaanderen

East Flanders offers a rich tapestry of medieval charm, river scenery, and vibrant city culture. Ghent anchors the region with its grand Gravensteen castle, the stunning Saint Bavo’s Cathedral housing the Ghent Altarpiece, and the lively Graslei and Korenlei waterfronts along the Lys and Scheldt canals. Beyond the city, the Flemish Ardennes unfold rolling hills, forested trails, and excellent cycling routes, while towns like Aalst and Sint-Niklaas offer lively markets, historic guildhalls, and festive traditions such as the Aalst Carnival. Visitors can savor boutique museums, scenic boat trips, and delectable regional cuisine, making East Flanders a compact, endlessly inviting Belgian canvas.

Quick facts

* Country Belgium
* Cities 1
* Population 1,073,957
* Attractions 7
* Average rating 4.6 / 5
* Total reviews 71,159
* Top category Museum
* Top city Ghent

## Cities & towns in Oost-Vlaanderen

Choose a destination to see its attractions.

[ ![Ghent travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-230-8678c07366.webp) Ghent **7**Attractions **71.2k**Votes ](https://super.tours/europe/belgium/oost-vlaanderen/ghent) 

## Most popular attractions in Oost-Vlaanderen

The highest-rated places across this area right now.

[ ![St Bavo's Cathedral in Ghent — Religious site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/belgium/ghent/st-bavo-s-cathedral.webp) 1 Religious site St Bavo's Cathedral 4.7 ★★★★★ (13,981) Ghent ](https://super.tours/europe/belgium/oost-vlaanderen/ghent#a-st-bavo-s-cathedral) [ ![Castle of the Counts in Ghent — Castle](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/belgium/ghent/castle-of-the-counts.webp) 2 Castle Castle of the Counts 4.6 ★★★★★ (35,099) Ghent ](https://super.tours/europe/belgium/oost-vlaanderen/ghent#a-castle-of-the-counts) [ ![St Michael's Bridge in Ghent — Landmark](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/belgium/ghent/st-michael-s-bridge.webp) 3 Landmark St Michael's Bridge 4.8 ★★★★★ (4,411) Ghent ](https://super.tours/europe/belgium/oost-vlaanderen/ghent#a-st-michael-s-bridge) [ ![Belfry of Gent in Ghent — Historic site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/belgium/ghent/belfry-of-gent.webp) 4 Historic site Belfry of Gent 4.6 ★★★★★ (8,479) Ghent ](https://super.tours/europe/belgium/oost-vlaanderen/ghent#a-belfry-of-gent) [ ![Museum voor Schone Kunsten in Ghent — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/belgium/ghent/museum-voor-schone-kunsten.webp) 5 Museum Museum voor Schone Kunsten 4.5 ★★★★★ (3,500) Ghent ](https://super.tours/europe/belgium/oost-vlaanderen/ghent#a-museum-voor-schone-kunsten) [ ![STAM - Ghent City Museum in Ghent — Museum](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/belgium/ghent/stam-ghent-city-museum.webp) 6 Museum STAM - Ghent City Museum 4.5 ★★★★★ (1,994) Ghent ](https://super.tours/europe/belgium/oost-vlaanderen/ghent#a-stam-ghent-city-museum) [ ![Graffiti street | Gent in Ghent](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/belgium/ghent/graffiti-street-gent.webp) 7 Graffiti street | Gent 4.2 ★★★★★ (3,695) Ghent ](https://super.tours/europe/belgium/oost-vlaanderen/ghent#a-graffiti-street-gent) 

 Last updated 2026-05-22  Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team  Facts verified from public sources 

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## Frequently asked questions about Oost-Vlaanderen

How many tourist attractions are there in Oost-Vlaanderen? 

Oost-Vlaanderen features 7 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan.

What are the top tourist attractions in Oost-Vlaanderen? 

The most popular attractions in Oost-Vlaanderen right now are St Bavo's Cathedral, Castle of the Counts, St Michael's Bridge — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts.

Where should I go in Oost-Vlaanderen? 

Popular destinations in Oost-Vlaanderen include Ghent. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do.

Is Oost-Vlaanderen worth visiting? 

Yes — Oost-Vlaanderen offers 7 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.