Gildehuis der Vrije Schippers, Guild house in central Ghent, Belgium.

The Gildehuis der Vrije Schippers is a tall, narrow guild house on the Graslei in Ghent, built in Brabantine Gothic style. Its light grey stone facade rises in five levels to a stepped gable with pinnacles and a small open tower. Rows of mullioned windows with round arches sit between carved bands; the upper rows have square-headed windows. The ground level has a round-arched wooden door flanked by arched windows, with a carving above the door.

Built in 1531 by master builder Christophe Vandenberghe, this guild house served as headquarters for free sailors and watermen who operated along Ghent's waterways during the city's maritime trading prosperity.

The building represents the social and economic organization of medieval guilds in Ghent, demonstrating how these associations protected sailors' rights, facilitated trade negotiations, and fostered community among maritime workers.

Located at Graslei 14 along the Lys River, the structure remains part of Ghent's preserved medieval waterfront and is accessible to tourists exploring the city's historic port area.

The stepped gable is built of Balegem stone and was restored ahead of Ghent's 1913 World's Fair. The first floor carries the coats of arms of the lands ruled by Emperor Charles V, together with his motto Plus oultre. Higher up are reliefs of the trades' activities, topped by two Burgundian crosses of St Andrew.