Gent-Dampoort
51°03′ N 3°44′ EStation
Gent-Dampoort suits a visitor bound for the Winter Festival, as it sits on the east side of the old centre, closer to Sint-Baafsplein than the main Sint-Pieters station. Head west along Dampoortstraat and Steendam into the old centre and walk past Sint-Jacobs church. From there the lanes lead to Sint-Baafsplein beside the cathedral, where the festival stalls begin.
Worth knowing
- SNCB's 2023 station data lists the ticket office as open from 05:45 to 20:00 on weekdays and from 06:00 at weekends.
Quick answers about Gent-Dampoort
Does Gent-Dampoort have luggage lockers?
Yes. SNCB's station data lists luggage lockers at Gent-Dampoort.
Is Gent-Dampoort or Gent-Sint-Pieters closer to the Christmas market?
Gent-Dampoort sits on the east side of the old centre and closer to Sint-Baafsplein, though more trains stop at Gent-Sint-Pieters.
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