Information About Oudenaarde, Bruges
Previous stop: Kortrijk
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Things to do in Oudenaarde
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
An attractive town with some beautiful buildings. Oudenaarde is famous for weaving and tapestries and a museum in the Cloth Hall displays typical "Verdures" - tapestries depicting scenes of nature with predominant green and blue colours. Nowadays the river Scheldt cuts through the town, but until the 16th century there was a town on each bank: Oudenaarde and Pamele, which later merged. The Broodstraat, Nederstraat, Einestraat and Hoogstraat are the main shopping streets that still have some of the charm of old medieval alleys.
What is there to see?
The town has more than 100 classified monuments - you certainly shouldn't mon’t miss the late-Gothic Town Hall with its Cloth Hall, which is simply stunning - a perfect example of the Brabant late Gothic style.
What can I visit?
Apart from the beautiful Town Hall, Oudenaarde has some other historically important monuments : the Bailiff's House, the Abbey of Maagdendale, Our Lady's Hospital with the Bishop's Residence, the Saint Walburga's Church, the Church of Pamele, the Black Sisters' Convent, the Meat House, the Beguinage to name just a few.
Is this place famous for anything?
First Sunday of May: Flower Market (Grote Markt). Last weekend of June: Adriaan Brouwer Beer Festival
Do any famous people live here?
The painter Adriaen Brouwer was born in Oudenaarde but moved to Holland at a very young age to study in the workshop of Frans Hals. He returned to Oudenaarde in 1630 where he died 8 years later. He is famous for his scenes of drunks and the sometimes sarcastic representations of his contemporaries.
Insider Information
Pick up a free map at the tourist office
Is there a market day?
Every Thursday morning in the town centre
Is there a public swimming pool?
stedelijk zwembad at Prins Leopoldstraat 91
Opening Hours: Every day.
Is there a tourist office?
Tourist Office, Town Hall, Markt 1
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
Golf & Countryclub vzw, Kortrijkstraat 529790 Wortegem- Petegem. On the N453 towards Voorburg - approx 4.5 kms away.
Eating and Drinking in Oudenaarde
Back to topBudget restaurant
Priorij van elsegem
Address: Kleine markt 41
Cuisine: Seasonal
Opening Hours: Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Moderately priced restaurant
T Verloren Hart
Address: Stationsstraat 40
Opening Hours: Closed Mondays
Upmarket restaurant
Comté de France
Address: Markt 38
Cuisine: French cuisine
Opening Hours: Closed Thursdays
Shopping in Oudenaarde
Back to topSupermarket
Aldi
What other shops are there??
Oudenaarde is a small and cosy shopping town and every shop is within walking distance. There is an ample choice: luxury boutiques, trendy interior design, specialised shops and a few chain stores.
Practicalities at Oudenaarde
Back to topMooring
The yacht-basin is in an old arm of the Scheldt just outside the town centre, in quiet, green and flowery surroundings. Electricity and drinking water are available. The jetty is 200m long and is accessible for wheelchairs. There is a butcher’s, a baker’s and a greengrocer’s nearby.
Can I get water here?
Yes, payable
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
Yes, payable
Can I get fuel here?
No
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
No
Are there any public waste bins here?
Yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
Ask at the Capitainerie
Is there a bank?
KBC Bank, Hoogstraat 26 & Dexia Bank, Beverestraat 1
Is there an ATM?
Yes
Is there a post office?
Yes, Bekstraat 6
Is there a doctor?
Dr Sorgeloose kapellestraat 69 0032 ( 0 ) 55 30 42 90
Is there a dentist?
van enis stationsstraat 44 0032 ( 0 ) 55 31 28 46
Is there a pharmacy?
Several: Vandegeniste at markt 3, Nachtergaele-Appelmans at Reytstraat 9, Caroline Pype at Markt 24 & anne-Marie Van Ommeslaeghe at Markt 51
Is there a taxi company here?
De Meyer taxi 0032 ( 0 ) 55 31 31 31
