't Kuipke

't Kuipke Events

't Kuipke hosts Cycling 🚴 events.

't Kuipke Travel & Parking

🏟️ Address: 't Kuipke, Familie van Rysselberghedreef 2, Ghent, 9000, Belgium Directions in Google Maps

'T Kuipke is easily accessed by car due to great road links and available parking. Public transport is also a great way to reach the venue with good bus and rail connections.

Below you can find general information on travel and parking for 't Kuipke. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.

🅿️ Parking

There are several options available for parking:

In the underground ‘Parking Sint-Pietersplein’ at 150 m (2 min) from ’t Kuipke – Citadelpark – 700 places available, open 24 hours; info www.parkeerbedrijf.gent.be
In the underground ‘Parking Gent-Sint-Pieters’ – GPS Gent Sint-Denijslaan 244 at 500 m (6 min) from ’t Kuipke – Citadelpark – 1100 places, open 24 hours; info www.b-parking.be
VIP car parking is available at Sint-Pietersstation

🚍 Coach & Bus

A shuttle bus drives from the airport of Brussels-South Charleroi to Ghent 9 times a day and takes 70 minutes. The bus will take you to the railway station Gent-Sint-Pieters. From here, it is a 1.0 km (12 min) walk to the velodrome.

🚆 Train

Ghent is approximately 45 minutes away from Brussels Airport in Zaventem. The airport has its own railway station, Brussels-Airport-Zaventem, which offers a direct connection to Ghent.

The velodrome is just 1.0 km (12 min) from Gent-Sint-Pieters Station.

't Kuipke Hotels & Accommodation

While Ghent has a full spectrum of accommodation options, the city is generally quite expensive to visit. So whether you’re staying in a budget hostel or a fancy hotel suite, expect to pay more than you might have anticipated.

📍 Where To Stay

If this is going to be your first time in Ghent, stay in the Patershol neighbourhood. The historic streets of Patershol will lead you to some of the city’s best attractions like Gravensteen Castle and Huis van Alijn in just a few minutes and the commercial centre in a few minutes more.

For top-notch shopping and dining, stay in Prisenhof the commercial centre. Whilst it is modern in many ways, the neighbourhood is equally as historically quaint as Patershol. Yet, between its kitsch cafes and bouji boutiques, it is much, much cooler.

To experience the city as it comes alive at night, head to the student-centric Het Zuid. As this eclectic neighbourhood is home to the University of Ghent, it is naturally a popular place to party. Stop by Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat for the most hopping bars and clubs.

Budget hunters might prefer Ledeburg, another student-centric neighbourhood south of the city centre. Whilst it’s somewhat cheaper and less commercialised here than other Ghent neighbourhoods, Ledeburg is still within walking distance to all of Ghent’s most venerable landmarks.

For a calm and quiet respite within a moment’s reach of Ghent city centre, stay in Sint-Amandsberg. Whilst quiet and quaint, this endearing neighbourhood is just 20 minutes from the Gravensteen Castle and other city highlights.

While the city is generally very walkable, there are trams and buses available to save valuable time and energy when you need it.

About 't Kuipke

'T Kuipke - also known as the Kuipke or Citadel Park Velodrome - is an indoor velodrome in Ghent, Belgium.

Opened in 1927, the venue was rebuilt after a fire in 1965. It is best known for the Six Days of Ghent, held annually in November. Due to its short track and steep gradient, the velodrome is recognised by its nickname "Kuipke" meaning "little tub" or "little bowl".

The velodrome is also used as an event hall for concerts and occasional basketball games. On 21 March 1959 Louis Armstrong performed in the Kuipke, and more recently, it was the location for the live shows of the Flemish version of The Voice.

💂 Entry Gates

Backpacks, large bags, flags and umbrellas, whistles and bells, your own drinks and food cannot be taken inside, so it is better to leave them at home or you can leave them in a special storage area outside 't Kuipke.

Necessary bags that have to be taken inside will be thoroughly checked at the entrance and can therefore cause a delay. Please keep this in mind.