Oudenaarde in a nutshell, the ideal overview for guests who are a bit curious about the city in the heart of the Flemish Ardennes.
Oudenaarde residents or ‘Oudenaardisten‘
Both terms are used to describe the inhabitants of Oudenaarde. Meanwhile, the city has about 31,000 inhabitants, divided over the 13 boroughs. The city is led by Open VLD mayor Marnic De Meulemeester, who has led Oudenaarde since 2000. The city is located in East Flanders, half an hour’s drive from Ghent and an hour’s drive from Brussels, Antwerp and the coast.
The history of the city goes back many centuries: Margaret of Parma, the Battle of Oudenaarde in 1708, Emperor Charles V, the tapestry industry and Hanske De Krijger. These are just a few parts of its rich history. Did you know that the city also has 6 sister cities? Arras in France, Bergen Op Zoom in the Netherlands, Buzau in Romania, Castel Madama in Italy, Coburg in Germany and Hastings in the United Kingdom and the ties are well maintained with all of the cities.
Sunshine every day in Oudenaarde!
The city has a typically Belgian climate: there is talk of a temperate maritime climate with relatively mild winters, mild summers and rainfall throughout the year. Oudenaarde owes this climate to the influence of the North Sea, which is an hour away from here. Both indoors and outdoors, there are plenty of possibilities to do in the city. In times of bad weather, let the sun shine in Oudenaarde through yourself!
Shopping in the city!
Become a fan of the local shops! The ideal place to shop is the center of Oudenaarde: Hoogstraat, Neerstraat, Broodstraat and Droesbeke. From fancy shoe and clothes shops to authentic bakers and butchers, from shops with fun gadgets to hip hairdressers. Larger chains are more likely to be found outside the city centre along the N60.
Is it starting to itch to come and discover this city for yourself? Feel free to ask the hotel staff for more information and interesting hotspots, we will be happy to help you.
