Practical information

Venue

The 5th edition of the Summer School “Methods in Language Sciences” on 14-18 July 2025 will held in the main building of the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy (so, not in Building A on Campus Mercator as in 2021-2024):

Campus Boekentoren, Blandijnberg
Blandijnberg 2
B-9000 Ghent

The Blandijnberg building is about 20 minutes walking distance from the main railway station Gent-Sint-Pieters.

You can also take public transport (tram or bus) from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Blandijnberg. Find your route and timetable here

Travel

Airports

Train

Belgium’s national railway company is SNCB. You can best travel to Ghent’s main railway station Gent-Sint-Pieters.

Bus/Tram

Public transport within (and around) Ghent is provided by De Lijn.

Accommodation

The city of Ghent has numerous hotels, bed-&-breakfasts, youth hotels etc. You can find a general overview on the general tourism site of Ghent. Otherwise, you can consult one of the suggestions below.

Hotels

Bed & breakfasts

Youth hostels