Deinze

Deinze is a town in East Flanders, Belgium. A small-sized town by Belgian standards, with a population of around 30,000 people. Deinze is located between the larger cities of Ghent (Gent) and Kortrijk. The town has a rich cultural and industrial history though not much of the industrial heritage has been kept. Nevertheless, thanks to its beautiful surroundings and cultural sights it makes an interesting visit. Besides the town, the commune includes the villages of Astene, Bachte-Maria-Leerne, Gottem, Grammene, Meigem, Petegem-aan-de-Leie, Sint-Martens-Leerne, Vinkt, Wontergem and Zeveren.

By train
Travel by train from Ghent, it takes about 13 minutes. From Kortrijk, the journey takes 21 minutes. In the other direction it is 20 minutes away from Kortrijk. The is located quite near to the centre.

By bus
The Flemish national bus company, De Lijn, has lines to Deinze from Ghent, Oudenaarde and other neighboring towns. For more information regarding different timetables (only available in Dutch): https://www.delijn.be.

By car
Deinze is next to the E17 highway between Ghent and Kortrijk. It has its own exit. Close to the town hall on the corner of the Brielstraat and Mouterijdreef streets is a large free parking.

On foot
If you would like to stay in the town the best option is to go on foot. The town is not very big so distances are quite short.

By bicycle
A bicycle is recommended for seeing the countryside and cultural sights located outside of the town. It is possible to rent a bike for free for the first 24 hours with the Blue Bike service. This service point is next to the train station.

Connect
Many bars have free WiFi and are likely to give the password when you buy something. The public library (Gentpoorstraat 1) also offers free WiFi.

By bicycle

 * The picturesque village of Machelen in the commune of Zulte is 5 km away
 * The green residential area of Sint-Martens-Latem with the village of Deurle. Many painters were drawn by the regionals natural beauty in the past. It is about 7 km away, along the beautiful Leie River area.

By train

 * Ghent, historical city and provincial capital, is only 13 minutes by train from Deinze
 * Kortrijk, a charming and historically important provincial city in West Flanders is 20 minutes away by train
 * The seaside resort of De Panne is around one hour away