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Opening days in Gent: what's closed on Wednesday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 9 top attractions in Gent with known opening hours, 1 close on Wednesday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Wednesday in Gent
1 closed · 8 open
Closed on Wednesday
Open on Wednesday
- Gravensteen Castle10:00–18:00
- St. Bavo's Cathedral8:30–17:30
- Castle of the Counts10:00–18:00
- Saint Nicholas' Church10:00–16:00
- PatersholOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- CitadelparkOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Ghent Town Hall8:00–17:00
- KouterOpen 24 hoursOpen late
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravensteen Castle | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
| St. Bavo's Cathedral | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 8:30–17:30 | 13–17:30 |
| Castle of the Counts | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
| Saint Nicholas' Church | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 |
| Ghent City Museum | 9–17 | 9–17 | ✕ | 9–17 | 9–17 | 10–18 | 10–18 |
| Patershol | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Citadelpark | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Ghent Town Hall | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | 8–17 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Kouter | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
Open late in Gent
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- PatersholOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- CitadelparkOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- KouterOpen late until 24:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Gent closed on Wednesday?
Some are. 1 of the 9 top sights in Gent with known hours close on Wednesday: Ghent City Museum. The other 8 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Gent?
On Sunday, 8 of the 9 top sights in Gent are open: Gravensteen Castle, St. Bavo's Cathedral, Castle of the Counts, Saint Nicholas' Church, Ghent City Museum, Patershol, Citadelpark, Kouter.
Which attractions in Gent are open every day?
7 top sights in Gent are open all seven days: Gravensteen Castle, St. Bavo's Cathedral, Castle of the Counts, Saint Nicholas' Church, Patershol, Citadelpark, Kouter.
Which sights in Gent are open late?
Patershol, Citadelpark, Kouter stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-08). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Brussels).
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