Watersportbaan, Ghent

Name: Watersportbaan
Address: Ghent, Belgium

#90 among attractions in Ghent

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The Watersportbaan, official name: Nationale Watersportbaan Georges Nachez, is a five lane rowing race course in the Belgian city of Ghent. It is 2300 metres long and 76m wide and was first used in 1954. Despite most major international Fédération Internationale des Sociétés d'Aviron regattas are designed to adhere to the 8-lane Albano format, this race track is suited for 2 medium-sized international FISA Regattas, but also for smaller competitions. The two important annual regattas are Ghent May Regatta organised by Royal Sport Nautique de Gand and the Spring Regatta in April. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°2'57"N, 3°41'31"E

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Watersportbaan-Ekkergem (Blaarmeersen)Ghent Belgium

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Watersportbaan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Design museum Gent, Ghent City Museum, Saint Michael's Church, Execution Bridge.

1.3 miE
Museum, Art museum
Design museum Gent, Ghent
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ghent, Belgium, the Design Museum Gent stands as a testament to the evolution of design from the 17th century to the present day. This museum is a treasure trove for design enthusiasts, showcasing a diverse range of decorative arts including...
1.2 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Ghent City Museum, Ghent
30 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Ghent, a city renowned for its rich history and vibrant cultural scene, the Ghent City Museum (STAM) stands as a testament to the city's past, present, and future. This dynamic museum, situated in the Bijloke Abbey complex, offers visitors a...
1.2 miE
Large church with interior artwork
Saint Michael's Church, Ghent
32 min walk • Saint Michael's Church stands as a historic beacon of faith in the heart of Ghent, Belgium. This majestic Gothic church, known for its soaring architecture, is a testament to the city's medieval past and has been a cornerstone of Ghent's skyline for centuries.
1.3 miNE
Bridge
Execution Bridge, Ghent
34 min walk • The Execution Bridge, also known as the Hangman's Bridge, is one of the less known but equally fascinating attractions in the historic city of Ghent in Belgium. Although it may not be as famous as the monumental buildings or picturesque canals of this medieval city, it...
1.3 miN
51°4'1"N • 3°42'12"E
The Museum Dr. Guislain – a museum on the history of mental health, Ghent
34 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
1.3 miE
Kayaking, Tours, Outdoor activities
Korenlei, Ghent
33 min walk • Korenlei is a quay in the historic city center of Ghent, Belgium, located on the left bank of the Leie river. The quay on the opposite bank of the Leie is Graslei.
1.4 miNE
Church
St. Stefanus, Ghent
37 min walk • St. Stefanus is a Catholic parish church in Ghent, Belgium, part of an Augustinian monastery. It is dedicated to St. Stephen. The present building dates from 1841. The former monastery of 1606 was almost completely destroyed by a fire in 1838. The Augustinians temporarily used the church of the Carmelites.
1 miNE
Church, Historical place
Holy Corner, Ghent
27 min walk • The Holy Corner is the English name for the Oud begijnhof or Old Saint Elisabeth beguinage in Ghent, Belgium. It is one of three beguinages in the city - the other two are the new Saint Elisabeth beguinage in the suburb of Sint-Amandsberg and Our Lady Ter Hooyen in the Lange Violettenstraat.
1.1 miNW
Area
Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen, Ghent
29 min walk • Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen is a nature reserve on the outskirts of the Belgian city of Ghent. It lies mainly in the district of Mariakerke and covers 230 hectares.
1.2 miNE
51°3'37"N • 3°42'48"E
Rabot, Ghent
31 min walk • Historical place
1.2 miNE
Historic walking areas, Neighbourhood
Prinsenhof, Ghent
32 min walk • The Prinsenhof or Hof ten Walle was a historic building in Ghent, East Flanders in Belgium which served as the official residence of the Counts of Flanders from the 15th century after the Gravensteen fell into disuse.