Accessibility

Accessibility of ICC.gent

ICC NXT is located in the Citadelpark and combines a green, peaceful setting with excellent accessibility. Those arriving by train are well-served, with Gent-Sint-Pieters station within walking distance.

International

  • By plane

    • From Brussels Airport, you can reach Ghent quickly (depending on the route and time of day).

    • Connections are easy by train, taxi, shuttle, or rental car.

  • By international train

    • International travelers often arrive in Brussels (e.g., Brussels-South) and then travel easily onward to Ghent.

    • This makes Ghent easily accessible for guests from the Netherlands, Northern France, the Ruhr area, and beyond.

  • By car

    • Ghent is conveniently connected to major (inter)national traffic arteries leading towards the city center.

    • From there, you can easily drive to the Citadelpark area.

National (Belgium)

  • By train (easiest option)

    • Gent-Sint-Pieters is the main arrival point.

    • From the station, you can reach ICC NXT on foot via a short, pleasant walk through or alongside the park (approximately 10 minutes).

    • There are frequent connections from Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Leuven, and other cities.

  • By car

    • ICC NXT is easily accessible by car from all provinces.

    • You drive via the main access roads towards Ghent and then towards Citadelpark.

  • Parking

    • ICC NXT has an underground car park.

    • In addition, there are public car parks in the wider area for extra capacity.

Local (Ghent)

  • On foot

    • From Gent-Sint-Pieters: a short walk (approx. 10 minutes).

    • The location is also easily accessible on foot from the surrounding neighborhoods.

  • Tram

    • Tram lines connect Gent-Sint-Pieters with the city center and with stops near the Citadelpark, followed by a short walk.

  • Bus

    • Several bus lines stop at or near the Citadelpark area, within short walking distance of ICC NXT.

  • Bicycle and micromobility

    • The area around the park is suitable for cyclists and (shared) scooters, ideal for the “last mile” from the station or city center.

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Sights and excursions

ICC NXT is located in one of Ghent’s most culture- and city-oriented areas. This makes it easy to combine a congress or event with museums, heritage, gastronomy, and city walks.

Near ICC NXT (Ghent)

  • Museums and culture (nearby)

    • Museum of Fine Arts (MSK)

    • S.M.A.K. (Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art)

    • STAM (Ghent City Museum)

    • Design Museum Ghent

  • City and heritage (center)

    • Gravensteen

    • St. Bavo’s Cathedral (with the Adoration of the Mystic Lamb)

    • Ghent Belfry

    • Graslei and Korenlei

    • St. Michael’s Bridge (panoramic view of the skyline)

  • Atmosphere and relaxation

    • Walking along the Leie and Scheldt

    • Historic squares and charming neighborhoods with cafés and restaurants

    • Evening walk through the illuminated city center (a particular highlight in Ghent)

National (cities as additional excursions from Ghent)

  • Brussels

    • Art and museums, European Quarter, historic city center, gastronomy

  • Bruges

    • Medieval city center, canals, classic “Belgium highlight”

  • Antwerp

    • Fashion and design, museums, port city, culinary scene

  • Leuven

    • University city with a compact center and a vibrant atmosphere

  • Mechelen

    • Charming historic city, ideal for a quiet day trip