Dendermonde

The municipality of Dendermonde consists of 8 villages or towns including Dendermonde proper. The other 7 parts of the municipality are Appels, Baasrode, Grembergen, Mespelare, Oudegem, Schoonaarde and Sint-Gillis-bij-Dendermonde.

• Tourist Office

  phone: +329 5221 39 56
  address: Grote Markt

By train

The is located quite centrally in the town. Dendermonde is an important node in Flanders' railroad network.

• Direct connections from Brussels and Ghent. Dendermonde is 35 to 55 minutes away from both Brussels and 25 to 36 minutes from Ghent, depending on the type of train you take. So make sure to take the quicker train, unless you like to spend time in trains.
• Dendermonde is a train ride of 20 minutes away from Mechelen.
• There are also direct connections from nearby Lokeren.

By bus

The Flemish national bus company, De Lijn, has lines to Dendermonde from Ghent, Berlare, Aalst and other neighbouring towns. For more information regarding different timetables (unfortunately only available in Dutch): https://www.delijn.be.

By car

The main road is N47 (Lokeren-Asse). Next to the Kasteelstraat is a parking plot, just as the larger Parking De Bruynkaai at the banks of the Scheldt river.

Since the historical city center is rather small it is very possible to cover all distances on foot. However, if you would be interested going outside the town center a rent bicycle is recommended. It is possible to rent a bike for free for the first 24 hours with the Blue Bike service. This service point is located right next to the train station. One side note: before renting a bike one must first obtain a Blue Bike card which costs €10. There are several Blue Bike centers across Belgium so if you are planning to visit several towns this may be a very good investment.

• Market SquareAs the main square of the city this square functioned as the main meeting and social point of the city for several ages. The city hall and the city museum are located right on this square.

• Belfry

  address: Grote Markt 37
  One of the 56 belfries in Flanders recognized as s.

• Butcher's Hall

  address: Grote Markt 23

Abbey of St Peter and St Paul

address: Vlasmarkt 23

Benedictine monks still live and work in this abbey located in the heart of Dendermonde.

Church of Our LadyDating from the 14th and 15th centuries.

Courthouse

address: Justitieplein

Built between 1923 and 1927.

Events

• Ros BeiaardommegangEvery ten years there is a big procession where Ros Beiaard, a huge wooden horse, is carried around the streets of Dendermonde. The last celebration was in 2010.

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• Da Vinci

  phone: +32 475 92 58 35
  address: Koning Albertstraat 29
  Well appreciated restaurant in the suburb of Sint-Gillis with a mainly French cuisine.

• Den Abazjoer

  phone: +32 052 52 34 86
  address: Grote Markt 14
  Tasty dishes with fresh ingredients and quick service.

• Gasthof Het Vaderland

  phone: +32 52 21 11 36
  address: Grote Markt 16
  Another restaurant worth noting.

• Zorba

  phone: +32 52 21 72 97
  address: Franz Courtensstraat 16
  Greek restaurant.

• 't Truffeltje

  phone: +32 52 22 45 90
  address: Bogaerdstraat 18
  Upscale restaurant and the only restaurant with a Michelin star in the city.

Best beer in Dendermonde is Vicaris (www.vicaris.be)

• B&B Domus Portus

  phone: +32 486 49 35 27
  address: Dijkstraat 2
  One of the most centrally located bed & breakfasts in Dendermonde. The rooms overlook the water.