Oudenaarde
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Understand
Oudenaarde has been known for its tapestries. The industry flourished in the 16th century and remained very important until the 18th century.
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phone: +325 531 72 51address: MarktIn this tourist office you can buy several maps of hiking and cycling routes around Oudenaarde and the Flemish Ardennes. You can also get free advice and information from the staff.
Get in
By train
The is located quite centrally in the town.- Direct connections from Brussels and Ghent. Oudenaarde is 1 hour away from Brussels and 30 minutes from Ghent.
- Oudenaarde is a train ride of 20 minutes from Kortrijk.
By bus
The Flemish national bus company, De Lijn, has lines to Oudenaarde from Ghent, Geraardsbergen, Deinze and other neighbouring towns. For more information regarding different timetables (only available in Dutch): https://www.delijn.be.Get around
Bike rental
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phone: +32 55 31 57 40address: Bergstraat 75Rents recreational and professional bikes.
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phone: +32 55 31 20 79address: Ambachtstraat 6Rents recreational and professional bikes.
See
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Town Hall and Belfry
address: Markt 1The flamboyant Gothic-style town hall and its belfry were designated as a in 1999, together with 31 other belfries across Flanders & Walloonia and later expanded to 56 buildings & belfies as Belfries of Belgium and France (). The city hall houses a unique collection of Oudenaarde tapestries. -
phone: +32 55 33 99 33address: Markt 43Museum dedicated to the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders) cycle race.
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MOU Museum Oudenaarde
phone: +32 55 31 72 51address: Markt 1 -
address: BurgThe oldest building in the beguinage dates back to 1500 and was the home of the rector. The houses in the beguinage are now flats for pensioners. The beguinage was proposed for the list of UNESCO World Heritage, but was not included in the list.
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phone: +32 55 30 90 40address: Lijnwaadmarkt 20, Ename
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Church of Our Lady of Pamele
address: PamelekerkpleinThe construction of the church began in 1234 on the banks of the Scheldt, and the Church of St Walburga near the market square, are both worth a visit. -
phone: +32 55 31 72 51address: MarktThis church is the largest in Oudenaarde and dominates the historical part of the town.
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Maagdendale Monastery
address: MaagdendaleThis Cistercian abbey dates back to the 12th century and has been on the current grounds since the 13th century. Most of the edifices are now used as a city archive and for the municipal art academy.
Do
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Recreational Area "De Donk"
address: DonkstraatRecreational area around an artificial lake. It is possible to practice lake surfing here.
Drink
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phone: +32 475 36 44 89address: Driesleutelstraat 1Before moving to Oudenaarde this little brewery was in Bruges. Today it is the smallest craft brewery in Belgium.
Sleep
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phone: +32 55 69 99 65address: De Ham 14Hotel in a new building close to the Scheldt river. There is a large parking site next to it.
Go next
- Brussels and Ghent are easily accessible by train
- Other towns in the Flemish Ardennes: Zottegem and Geraardsbergen