Location: Dendermonde
Top Things to do in Dendermonde
Top Restaurants in Dendermonde
10 Things to Do in Dendermonde That You Shouldn't Miss
Dendermonde (Dutch pronunciation: [ˌdɛndərˈmɔndə], French: Termonde) is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. The municipality comprises the city of Dendermonde proper and the towns of Appels, Baasrode, Grembergen, Mespelare, Oudegem, Schoonaarde, and Sint-Gillis-bij-Dendermonde. Dendermonde is located at the mouth of the river Dender, where it flows into the Scheldt. The town has a long-standing (folkloric) feud with Aalst (situated south along the same river), which dates back from the Middle Ages.
Restaurants in Dendermonde
1. Begijnhof
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By meskean - Brussels, Belgium
This hidden place is one of the few remaining places that wasn't destroyed in Dendermonde by the German troups during WW1 because apparantly their horses were stalled here, is worth visiting, even though it needs further restauration. It is a quiet, open space with all the houses around the central grass area. There is a small local museum, and if you are lucky or take a guided tour, you also can enter the house of the "grootjuffrouw". Beware of your head on the stairway!
FYI Zwijvekemuseum is located elsewhere.
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Kdplecke - Dendermonde, Belgium
First time in an Escape room. I loved the concept and I was pleased to find out that an escape room was build nearby the city of Dendermonde. My expectations were high but no disappointments at all, although I can't compare with other escape rooms. I'm looking forward to try room n°2 and hope they are able to open a third room.
3. Molsbroek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By LeenLokeren_Belgium_ - Lokeren(Belgium)
Nature reserve with a walking/biking path all around the natural lake/pond. There are several bird watching spots too, with explanation table( albeit only in Dutch). There is a wooden house where one can get information about the wildlife in the surroundings. brilliant with children!
4. Dram 242 Whisky Shop Tastings Experience
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Whisky shop with lots of independent bottlings. Also a wide range of whiskies to taste.
Reviewed By AnitaIli - Lebbeke, Belgium
A charming shop, run by a motivated amateur. If you want to buy a whiskey, so different from what you get in a regular super marcket, you come here to buy it. The owner knows his stuff, and tries to find together with you the best whiskey within your budget. A wide range of brands, all accompanied with correct information. And if you get the chance, you should come here to join a whiskey tasting, allways a pleseant moment with other whiskey lovers. Something to discover!
5. Pius X Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Wilwa_Tikta - Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Passing by small village of Moerzeke, there aren’t many things to see, but there is something interesting as indicated on the gate near its small village square: the tomb and chapel of Blessed Edward Poppe.
Father Poppe (18.12.1890 – 10.06.1924) is known for his dedication for promoting Eucharist League, endless effort for Catechism, and was also a strong critic of Marxism and materialism. He also dedicated his life supporting the rights of the common laborer.
As located in very small village, if you wish to visit this place, better to clearly check the opening hours. Not just for foreigners, even many Belgians not really know where Moerzeke is located. the first stone construction was stated in 1960. just few steps from the gate near Moerzeke Square, there is also Edward Poppe Museum.
Apart reaching by personal car, Moerzeke can be also reached by train, where the nearest train station is Dendermonde and Sint-Niklaas; and from both stations continued with short ride bus to Moezeke square.
6. De Wiek
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Jo B - Valkenburg, The Netherlands
Samen met een bevriend Belgisch koor mochten we hier een concert geven. Dezze accommodatie is geweldig, de akoestiek is uitstekend en de horecafaciliteiten zijn ook OK.
7. Thermen Katara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 299 reviews
Thermen Katara is one of the largest spa's in Belgium. We welcome you on a trip around the world of sauna and wellness. Discover our wide offer of sauna's, baths and treatments from all parts out of the world and enjoy the fresh food prepared in our own kitchen. Katara is an oasis of quite, peace and relaxation. We consider a friendly costumer service, cleanliness and hygiene to be our basic values. Thermen Katara is free accessible for use of sauna, which happens naked every day except for wednesdays, which are the bathsuit days. You will find us at Belsele inbetween Antwerp and Ghent.
Reviewed By ArticCynda - Brussels, Belgium
Short summary: service okay but expensive for what it is, lacking refreshments, and difficult to reach.
Elaborate review:
Located on the outskirts of Belsele, in a commercial zone, the location choice of the thermae is peculiar to say the least. The Belsele station is only infrequently serviced, and particularly poorly during weekends and holidays, which makes it even more inconvenient for a touristic attraction. There is a bus stop nearby, but few buses connect to the station so it may be shorter to simply walk (distance ca. 1.4 km) rather than wait for a bus. There are only a few direct trains connecting to Brussels per day, so careful planning is paramount. Poor accessibility will undoubtedly be the most difficult to resolve problem that Katara is currently facing.
The facilities themselves are new and modern. For those seeking a rustic ambient, Katara definitely isn't the best choice, but that is of course a matter of preference. The interior is relaxing, well maintained and tastefully decorated. There is ample space, and few areas give an overcrowded feeling. There is sufficient diversity in things to do, ranging from foot baths to saunas, to (outdoor only) swimming pools, steam bath, relax lounge, jacuzzi etc.
In our experience, the facilities were very clean, and there are absolutely no negative remarks to be made on hygiene or health. Staff is cleaning throughout the day, and most of them are very friendly and helpful.
The only point where Katara is severely lacking is refreshments. There is not a single drinking water Fountain in the entire complex, nor any other kind of refreshment (fruits, tea, ...) which are an absolute necessity for a sauna centered wellness oasis. It is odd that they have not yet picked this up after 5 years of operation. It is therefore necessary for guests to bring water or tea along themselves. Fortunately, the provided lockers are large enough to store all of this.
The thermae are currently undergoing expansion, and the new oriental sauna and relax lounge with beds and sofas are both superb new additions to the site. It seems that the current boiler room has a hard time keeping up with its growth though, as evidenced by the lack of warm water in showers when many guests are showering simultaneously. Occasionally, the water is just too cold for a comfortable shower, even after a sauna session!
At other points, Katara appears overzealous. The surveillance cameras in the changing rooms (!) for example may please the staff's voyeuristic needs but are, needless to say, misplaced. The camp fire next to the swimming pool also offers little extra value but does produce a lot of air pollution.
Although the provided service at Thermae Katara is generally good, the value of a visit is only average due to the very high prices (considering entrance fee, extra charges for basic needs like refreshments, and expensive food and drinks in the restaurant). A visit is therefore only justified when spending an entire day at the thermae and bringing own drinks and snacks along. Katara still has a long way to go until it can offer a value comparable to that of German wellness/thermen.
8. Kasteel en park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
9. Sahara Art Stones
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By LadyFromBelgium - Dendermonde
Voor onze groep van 15 deed men speciaal open op een donderdagvoormiddag. Het kunstenaarsatelier huist in een heel, speciaal huis op 3 verdiepingen. Een mooie collectie kunstige stenen met fossielen die de eigenaars zelf in Marokko halen en hierdoor de locale bevolking werk verschaffen. Zij bouwden er voor de locale bevolking ook waterputten omdat de oases opdrogen. Je kan in het atelier ook zelfgemaakte schilderijen en juwelen kopen. Hele vriendelijke, lieve mensen met een passie voor hun kunst. Open in het weekend. Bezoek ook zeker het ertegenovergelegen pannenkoekenhuis t Schipken voor een zoete of hartige pannenkoek of huisbereide limonades.
10. Thermen Londerzeel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By chitza - Belgium
We have visited quite a lot of thermae in Belgium; this one was on our to-try list. We will definitely come back here - why: because the choice and variety of sauna's was great. For example the Aqua Sauna, with a fish tank, and the...MoreDear, thank you for your review. We're pleased that you spent some pleasant moments and found everything relaxing. Sorry to hear about the staff, i'll personally look into this so this won't happen again. Hope to see you again!
