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Sint-Martens-Latem
Spend half a day in Sint-Martens-Latem for its art museums and riverside walk; combine with Ghent or Deinze for a full day.
Sint-Martens-Latem is a small, affluent village southwest of Ghent, known for its art museums and leafy riverside setting. With no train station, it is reached by bus or bike from Ghent. A half‑day visit covers the two main museums and a stroll along the Leie; a full day is possible if you also explore Deurle's historic centre or play a round at the golf club.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul (museum closed mid‑month) and Dec–Jan (museum closed)
- Airports
- GNE · BRU
- Nights
- 0–1 (use Ghent or Deinze as base)
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Benelux ↗Dutch and Belgian police can ask anyone to show identification (in the Netherlands from age 14): carry the original passport or EU ID card — a photocopy is not accepted.
- Benelux ↗Tap-in fares, Dutch and Belgian domestic tickets and Luxembourg's free transport all stop at the border: buy an international ticket for cross-border legs, or you will be fined on board.
- Belgium ↗Belgium is in the EU and the Schengen area; the EU Entry/Exit System applies to non-EU visitors. Check the official EU and Belgian sources for your passport.
- Belgium ↗Cities have different names in Dutch and French (Antwerpen/Anvers, Gent/Gand, Brugge/Bruges, Luik/Liège); check both on tickets and signs.
- Belgium ↗Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent have low-emission zones; if you drive, check that the car is registered or allowed before entering.
- Belgium ↗Belgian unions call national action days that stop trains, trams and flights; check SNCB and your airline two days before any travel day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Sint-Martens-Latem101 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sint-Martens-Latem, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Belgium-wide
- SIM or eSIMProximus, Orange Belgium and Telenet/BASE; prepaid SIMs need ID registration.Belgium-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe, though many Belgians drink bottled; restaurants rarely serve free tap water.Belgium-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service included; add 5–10% for good service if you like.Belgium-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Belgium-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for bike traffic on narrow streets and keep an eye on personal belongings in busy bus stations.
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- RestroomsOften paid (€0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2)) in stations and some cafés; carry coins.Belgium-wide
- Emergency numbers101 police · 112 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close on Mondays; Bruges' museums close Monday; shops close Sunday outside tourist areas.Belgium-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGNE Ghent Airport (Domestic and limited European flights; bus to Sint‑Martens‑Latem about 20 min).
- Getting aroundNo public transport inside the village; walk or rent a bike.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealFries with snacks (t Lekkerbekske)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Meal at Auberge du Pêcheur€25–45 (≈ US$30–55)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (De Lijn, single)check€2.50–3.00 (≈ US$3–4)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (hotel or B&B), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room (hotel or B&B), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €50 (≈ US$60) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GNE Ghent Airport (Domestic and limited European flights; bus to Sint‑Martens‑Latem about 20 min) · BRU Brussels Airport (International hub; train to Ghent (≈30 min) then bus to Sint‑Martens‑Latem)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Care
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct. Mixed: Jul. Avoid: Dec–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sint-Martens-Latem: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No public transport inside the village; walk or rent a bike. De Lijn buses connect Ghent and Deinze to the centre (check timetable).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ghent
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
De Lijn bus from Sint‑Martens‑Latem to Ghent, about 15 min
Ghent offers many attractions; easy base for the day.
Deinze
goDoor to door: ≈20 min total
De Lijn bus, about 10 min
Tourist office and additional museums.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ghent
Closest city with hotels; 15‑min bus ride to Sint‑Martens‑Latem.
Deinze
Small town with guesthouses; 10‑min bus ride.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. accommodation
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. accommodation
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ excl. accommodation
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed2 × 3 nights × €20 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €50 | €300 |
| Trip total≈ €70 per person per day, bed included | €420≈ US$500 |
shared room, basic facilities
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Fries with snacks (t Lekkerbekske) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Sushi set (Sapporo) | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Meal at Auberge du Pêcheur | €25–45 (≈ US$30–55) |
| Bus ticket (De Lijn, single)check | €2.50–3.00 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No tourist office in Sint‑Martens‑Latem; info is in Deinze.
- Museum Gevaert‑Minne closed second half of July and Dec–Jan.
- Bus timetables only in Dutch; verify times before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 101
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police101
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ghent ↔ Sint‑Martens‑Latem (De Lijn): about €3 (≈ US$4) each way, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Excuseer / Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (excuseer / pardon)
- Dank u — Thank you (dank u)
- Hoeveel kost het? — How much is it? (hoeveel kost het)
- Waar is de bushalte? — Where is the bus stop? (waar is de bushalte)
- Kan ik met kaart betalen? — Can I pay by card? (kan ik met kaart betalen)
- Waar is het toilet? — Where is the toilet? (waar is het toilet)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sint-Martens-Latem. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul (museum closed mid‑month) and Dec–Jan (museum closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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