Oude Vismijn

Oude Vismijn is a historic event venue in Ghent, where heritage and sustainability come together. As a Green Key certified location, it focuses on energy efficiency, waste prevention, sustainable catering, and environmentally friendly mobility. Through measures such as LED lighting, reusable cups, water saving, and partnerships with sustainable suppliers, the environmental impact of events is actively reduced, without compromising on quality or experience.

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With a Mobiscore of 9.4, Oude Vismijn is easy to reach on foot, by bike, or by public transport.

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Visitors can arrive at Oude Vismijn by boat from Gent Zuid via the venue's own dedicated jetty.

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The Oude Vismijn holds the internationally recognised Green Key eco-label.

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Caterers at Oude Vismijn offer their food surpluses via Too Good To Go instead of throwing them away.

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Rental and catering partners take their own waste back, keeping responsibility with the source.

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Step-free routes, lifts, lowered buffets and adapted sanitary facilities make the venue maximally wheelchair accessible.

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Oude Vismijn reuses a historic medieval market building as a contemporary, fully active event venue.

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Oude Vismijn offers its halls free or at a discounted rate to charity organisations

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With a Mobiscore of 9.4, Oude Vismijn is easy to reach on foot, by bike, or by public transport.

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Visitors can arrive at Oude Vismijn by boat from Gent Zuid via the venue's own dedicated jetty.

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Oude Vismijn reuses a historic medieval market building as a contemporary, fully active event venue.

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A vibrating dance floor lets deaf and hard-of-hearing guests feel the music at a gala.

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The Oude Vismijn holds the internationally recognised Green Key eco-label.

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A fully smoke-free building protects visitors and staff from exposure to second-hand smoke.

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Caterers at Oude Vismijn offer their food surpluses via Too Good To Go instead of throwing them away.

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Waste management at Oude Vismijn follows the Flemish legal rules and the Green Key waste criteria.

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Rainwater is buffered and reused on site, easing tap water use and pressure on sewers during peaks.

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Flexible support rooms that double as breastfeeding, prayer or low-stimulation spaces for visitors who need them.

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Step-free routes, lifts, lowered buffets and adapted sanitary facilities make the venue maximally wheelchair accessible.

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Oude Vismijn offers its halls free or at a discounted rate to charity organisations

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Energy-efficient LED lighting across the building cuts electricity use, maintenance and waste.

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A computer-controlled system and heat recovery cut energy use and emissions across the venue.

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Sustainability conditions for caterers are part of the signed contract, making them binding by default.

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Caterers at Oude Vismijn are required to offer free water to visitors at every event.

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Reusable cups with a deposit system at large events cut single-use waste and keep cups circulating.

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Oude Vismijn bans PET bottles on site, with all drinks served in reusable formats.

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Rental and catering partners take their own waste back, keeping responsibility with the source.

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The cleaning company uses eco-labelled products and limits single-use materials wherever possible.

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The cleaning company uses eco-labelled products and limits single-use materials wherever possible.

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One switch at the exit turns off all the lights in the building, preventing forgotten lights.

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A single supplier for light and sound at Oude Vismijn cuts deliveries and eases city centre impact.

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