Thrift stores in Ghent
Thrift stores reward the patient. In Ghent, Flanders that patience currently stretches across 59 mapped shops — 18 of them are charity shops and 41 are independent second-hand stores, so Ghent gives you both flavours of thrifting in one trip.
This guide covers every thrift store we could verify in and around Ghent (within about 30 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Oxfam and Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen, plus vzw Onthaal — each with its own personality, which is half the fun. If a shop's missing from Ghent's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet — the scene is bigger than any single dataset.
The Ghent thrift lineup
59 mapped within about 30 km:
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam — a charity shop.
Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen
Second-hand storeRun by Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen
Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen is an independent second-hand store run by Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen on 77 Heldenlaan, Zottegem. Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
77 Heldenlaan, Zottegem, 9620
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 54 32 05 00
vzw Onthaal
Charity shopRun by vzw Onthaal
vzw Onthaal is a charity shop run by vzw Onthaal.
De Kringwinkel De Cirkel
Second-hand store
De Kringwinkel De Cirkel is an independent second-hand store on 3 Bobijnerslaan. De Kringwinkel De Cirkel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
3 Bobijnerslaan, 9160
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 9 348 75 31
Kringwinkel Gent Clementinalaan
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Run by Ateljee vzw, Kringwinkel Gent Clementinalaan is an independent second-hand store, found on 189 Prinses Clementinalaan in Gent. Also worth knowing about Kringwinkel Gent Clementinalaan: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
189 Prinses Clementinalaan, Gent, 9000
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 224 07 15
Kringwinkel Gent Kortrijksepoortstraat
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Run by Ateljee vzw, Kringwinkel Gent Kortrijksepoortstraat is an independent second-hand store, found on 44 Kortrijksepoortstraat in Gent. Also worth knowing about Kringwinkel Gent Kortrijksepoortstraat: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
44 Kortrijksepoortstraat, Gent, 9000
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 224 07 15
De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland
Second-hand store
De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland — an independent second-hand store on 2/b Slachthuisstraat. Also worth knowing about De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2/b Slachthuisstraat
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00
Phone: +32 9 377 77 74
De Kringwinkel Open Plaats
Second-hand store
De Kringwinkel Open Plaats — an independent second-hand store on 525 Dendermondesteenweg. Also worth knowing about De Kringwinkel Open Plaats: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
525 Dendermondesteenweg, 9070
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 9 227 25 64
Kringwinkel Gent Brugsesteenweg
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Run by Ateljee vzw, Kringwinkel Gent Brugsesteenweg is an independent second-hand store, found on 354 Brugsesteenweg in Gent. Also worth knowing about Kringwinkel Gent Brugsesteenweg: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
354 Brugsesteenweg, Gent, 9000
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 224 07 15
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam is a charity shop on 118 Industrieweg, Gent.
118 Industrieweg, Gent, 9032
Oxfam Shop Gent Steendam
Charity shopRun by Oxfam Solidariteit vzw
Run by Oxfam Solidariteit vzw, Oxfam Shop Gent Steendam is a charity shop, found on 73 Steendam in Gent. Also worth knowing about Oxfam Shop Gent Steendam: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00.
73 Steendam, Gent, 9000
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam — a charity shop on 2B Slachthuisstraat. Also worth knowing about Oxfam: it has a website with more detail.
2B Slachthuisstraat
Kringwinkel Gent Getouwstraat
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Run by Ateljee vzw, Kringwinkel Gent Getouwstraat is an independent second-hand store on 5 Getouwstraat. Also worth knowing about Kringwinkel Gent Getouwstraat: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Getouwstraat, 9000
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 224 07 15
Kringwinkel Gent Vlaamsekaai
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Kringwinkel Gent Vlaamsekaai is an independent second-hand store run by Ateljee vzw on 10 Vlaamsekaai, Gent. Kringwinkel Gent Vlaamsekaai also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
10 Vlaamsekaai, Gent, 9000
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 224 07 15
De Kringwinkel De Cirkel
Second-hand store
De Kringwinkel De Cirkel is an independent second-hand store on 33 Antwerpse Steenweg, Lochristi. De Kringwinkel De Cirkel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
33 Antwerpse Steenweg, Lochristi, 9080
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 9 355 65 90
Oxfam Wereldwinkel Tielt
Charity shop
Oxfam Wereldwinkel Tielt is a charity shop on 17 Bruggestraat. Oxfam Wereldwinkel Tielt also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-12:30,13:30-18:00; Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
17 Bruggestraat
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-12:30,13:30-18:00; Su off
Phone: +32 51 40 41 03
De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland
Second-hand store
De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland is an independent second-hand store on 45 Weibroekdreef. De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
45 Weibroekdreef
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00
Phone: +32 9 395 04 12
De Kringwinkel Stroom
Second-hand store
De Kringwinkel Stroom is an independent second-hand store on 5 Tragel, Aalst. De Kringwinkel Stroom also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
5 Tragel, Aalst, 9300
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 53 78 61 73
De Kilomeet
Second-hand storeRun by de kringwinkel
De Kilomeet is an independent second-hand store run by de kringwinkel on 13 1 Meistraat, Aalst. De Kilomeet also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
13 1 Meistraat, Aalst, 9300
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 53786173
De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland
Second-hand store
De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland is an independent second-hand store on 2A Brouwershofstraat. De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2A Brouwershofstraat
Hours: Tu,Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00
Phone: +32 9 344 07 36
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam — a charity shop, found on 207 Pand in Waregem. Also worth knowing about Oxfam: it has a website with more detail.
207 Pand, Waregem, 8790
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam is a charity shop on 9 Stationsstraat.
9 Stationsstraat
Eco-shop
Second-hand store
Eco-shop is an independent second-hand store. Eco-shop also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +32 9 223 70 68
Oxfam Wereldwinkel
Charity shop
Oxfam Wereldwinkel is a charity shop on 2a Polderbos, De Pinte. Oxfam Wereldwinkel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We,Sa 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2a Polderbos, De Pinte, 9840
Hours: We,Sa 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00
Phone: +32 477 68 88 24
Kringloopwinkel Lovendegem
Second-hand store
Kringloopwinkel Lovendegem — an independent second-hand store on 37 Grote Baan. Also worth knowing about Kringloopwinkel Lovendegem: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
37 Grote Baan
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00
Phone: +32 491 86 19 59
Kringwinkel KiemKracht
Second-hand store
Kringwinkel KiemKracht — an independent second-hand store on 57 Zwaarveld. Also worth knowing about Kringwinkel KiemKracht: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
57 Zwaarveld
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30
Phone: +32 52 48 00 60
Tweedehands Merchandise
Second-hand store
Tweedehands Merchandise — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Tweedehands Merchandise: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 12:30-19:00; Sa-Su 12:30-19:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
Hours: Mo-Th 12:30-19:00; Sa-Su 12:30-19:00
Phone: +32 473 35 36 55
Kringwinkel Merelbeke Centrum
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Run by Ateljee vzw, Kringwinkel Merelbeke Centrum is an independent second-hand store, found on 391 Hundelgemsesteenweg in Merelbeke. Also worth knowing about Kringwinkel Merelbeke Centrum: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
391 Hundelgemsesteenweg, Merelbeke, 9820
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 224 07 15
Kringwinkel Merelbeke Flora
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Kringwinkel Merelbeke Flora is an independent second-hand store run by Ateljee vzw on 202 Hundelgemsesteenweg, Merelbeke-Melle. Kringwinkel Merelbeke Flora also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
202 Hundelgemsesteenweg, Merelbeke-Melle, 9820
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 227 07 15
Think Twice
Second-hand store
Think Twice — an independent second-hand store on 14. Also worth knowing about Think Twice: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00.
14, 9000
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam — a charity shop.
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam — a charity shop.
Avansa
Charity shop
Avansa is a charity shop.
Ommekaar Tweedehandswinkel
Charity shop
Ommekaar Tweedehandswinkel is a charity shop.
Teddy
Second-hand store
Teddy — an independent second-hand store, found on 48 Groenstraat in Zelzate. Also worth knowing about Teddy: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
48 Groenstraat, Zelzate, 9060
Phone: +32 4 91739191
eco-shop
Second-hand storeRun by Coenen bvba
Run by Coenen bvba, eco-shop is an independent second-hand store on 26 Pierre Corneliskaai. Also worth knowing about eco-shop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
26 Pierre Corneliskaai
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Phone: +32 53 70 86 96
De tweede kans
Second-hand store
De tweede kans — an independent second-hand store on 45 Marktstraat. Also worth knowing about De tweede kans: it has a website with more detail.
45 Marktstraat
Kringwinkel
Second-hand store
Kringwinkel — an independent second-hand store. Also worth knowing about Kringwinkel: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30; PH off
Phone: +32 495 59 68 70
Oxfam
Charity shopRun by Oxfam-Wereldwinkel Gent Centrum vzw
Run by Oxfam-Wereldwinkel Gent Centrum vzw, Oxfam is a charity shop, found on 16 Lammerstraat in Gent. Also worth knowing about Oxfam: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
16 Lammerstraat, Gent, 9000
Phone: +32 9 223 46 02
De Kringwinkel Stroom
Second-hand store
De Kringwinkel Stroom — an independent second-hand store on 62;64 Marktplein. Also worth knowing about De Kringwinkel Stroom: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
62;64 Marktplein
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 468 33 28 35
De Kringwinkel Teleshop
Second-hand store
De Kringwinkel Teleshop — an independent second-hand store on 7 Hoogstraat. Also worth knowing about De Kringwinkel Teleshop: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7 Hoogstraat, 9340
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 53 81 07 59
De Kringwinkel Open Plaats
Second-hand store
De Kringwinkel Open Plaats — an independent second-hand store on 49 Haspelstraat. Also worth knowing about De Kringwinkel Open Plaats: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
49 Haspelstraat, 9000
Hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 9 227 25 64
Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen
Second-hand storeRun by Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen
Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen is an independent second-hand store run by Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen on 25 Solleveld, Herzele. Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
25 Solleveld, Herzele, 9550
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:00
Phone: +32 54 32 05 00
Kringwinkel Deinze
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Run by Ateljee vzw, Kringwinkel Deinze is an independent second-hand store, found on 89 Tolpoortstraat in Deinze. Also worth knowing about Kringwinkel Deinze: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
89 Tolpoortstraat, Deinze, 9800
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 224 07 15
Kringloopwinkel Verko
Second-hand storeRun by DDS-Verko
Run by DDS-Verko, Kringloopwinkel Verko is an independent second-hand store, found on 22a Mozen in Wetteren. Also worth knowing about Kringloopwinkel Verko: the map lists its hours as Tu,We 10:00-12:30, 13:00-17:00; Th 13:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-12:30, 13:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
22a Mozen, Wetteren, 9230
Hours: Tu,We 10:00-12:30, 13:00-17:00; Th 13:00-17:00; Fr 10:00-12:30, 13:00-17:00, Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 52 25 18 34
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam — a charity shop, found on 5 Markt in Assenede.
5 Markt, Assenede
Kringwinkel Stroom
Second-hand store
Kringwinkel Stroom — an independent second-hand store, found on 285 Oudenaardsesteenweg in Erpe-Mere. Also worth knowing about Kringwinkel Stroom: it has a website with more detail.
285 Oudenaardsesteenweg, Erpe-Mere, 9420
De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland
Second-hand store
De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland is an independent second-hand store on 356 Grote Baan. De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
356 Grote Baan
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00
Phone: +32 491 61 09 14
De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland
Second-hand store
De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland — an independent second-hand store on 54 Vliegplein. Also worth knowing about De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
54 Vliegplein
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-12:30,13:30-18:00
Phone: +32 50 71 71 94
De Kringwinkel Midwest
Second-hand store
De Kringwinkel Midwest is an independent second-hand store on 58 Deken Darraslaan. De Kringwinkel Midwest also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
58 Deken Darraslaan, 8700
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 51 24 49 14
Kringwinkel Evergem
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Kringwinkel Evergem is an independent second-hand store run by Ateljee vzw on 40G-40H;40J-40L Hooiwege, Evergem. Kringwinkel Evergem also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
40G-40H;40J-40L Hooiwege, Evergem, 9940
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 224 07 15
Kringwinkel Gent Pijndersstraat
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Kringwinkel Gent Pijndersstraat is an independent second-hand store run by Ateljee vzw on 52 Pijndersstraat, Gent. Kringwinkel Gent Pijndersstraat also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
52 Pijndersstraat, Gent, 9000
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 224 07 15
Kringwinkel Nazareth
Second-hand storeRun by Ateljee vzw
Run by Ateljee vzw, Kringwinkel Nazareth is an independent second-hand store, found on 134 's Gravenstraat in Nazareth-De Pinte. Also worth knowing about Kringwinkel Nazareth: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
134 's Gravenstraat, Nazareth-De Pinte, 9810
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +32 9 224 07 15
Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen
Second-hand storeRun by Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen
Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen is an independent second-hand store run by Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen on 79B Doornikse Heerweg, Oudenaarde. Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
79B Doornikse Heerweg, Oudenaarde, 9700
Hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-17:30
Phone: +32 54 32 05 00
De Kringwinkel Spoor2
Second-hand store
De Kringwinkel Spoor2 — an independent second-hand store on 1B-1C Heikensstraat. Also worth knowing about De Kringwinkel Spoor2: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
1B-1C Heikensstraat, 9240
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:30-17:30
Phone: +32 52 44 53 93
Kringwinkel de cirkel
Second-hand store
Kringwinkel de cirkel — an independent second-hand store.
Oxfam
Charity shop
Oxfam is a charity shop on Groenlaan.
Groenlaan
Kringwinkel
Charity shop
Kringwinkel — a charity shop on 77 Heldenlaan.
77 Heldenlaan
Oxfam Wereldwinkel
Charity shop
Oxfam Wereldwinkel is a charity shop on 28;32 Hoogstraat.
28;32 Hoogstraat
What the map tells us about thrifting in Ghent
40 of the 59 shops list their opening hours, which is unusually helpful for Ghent — thrift stores are notorious for surprise closures. Still, call ahead if you're making a special trip to Ghent; volunteer-run shops sometimes close early on quiet days.
42 shops have websites listed, worth a look before you go — some post new arrivals or sale days online.
Thrift shops cluster a little: 2 of them sit on 77 Heldenlaan, so you can string those into one walk and hit the rest by car.
Most shops in Ghent list a phone number. Use it — a thirty-second call beats a wasted drive, especially for furniture or anything you can't carry home on the bus.
The Ghent thrift circuit
The efficient Ghent thrifting route strings these together: Oxfam, Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen on 77 Heldenlaan, vzw Onthaal, De Kringwinkel De Cirkel on 3 Bobijnerslaan, Kringwinkel Gent Clementinalaan on 189 Prinses Clementinalaan, Kringwinkel Gent Kortrijksepoortstraat on 44 Kortrijksepoortstraat, De Kringloopwinkel Meetjesland on 2/b Slachthuisstraat, and De Kringwinkel Open Plaats on 525 Dendermondesteenweg — 59 shops, one logical loop, no backtracking. 51 more are listed below.
Thrifting tips for Ghent
Thrifting in Ghent goes better with a little prep:
- Don't ignore the kids' section at Oxfam. Kids outgrow everything in months, so the children's racks are full of barely-worn quality. Even without kids, the small furniture is great for small spaces.
- Ask when new stock hits the floor at Kringwinkel Zuid-Oost-Vlaanderen. Shops restock on rhythms — truck days, volunteer shifts. One question at the counter tells you when to come back.
- Keep a running want-list. Write down what you're hunting for. Aimless browsing is fun, but a list turns luck into strategy.
- Go often, buy rarely. The regulars' secret: short frequent visits beat rare long ones. Ten minutes twice a week outperforms a monthly expedition.
Good to know
We searched about 30 km around Ghent — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to for a thrifting run. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new shop in Ghent can take a while to appear. The 59 above are only as current as the community map. A shop that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
Prices at Ghent's thrift stores are set by each shop and change constantly, so we don't list them. As a rough rule, charity shops are the cheapest, independents sit in the middle, and anything labelled vintage costs more everywhere — Ghent included.
Thrift store listings for Ghent: 59 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.