Dendermonde’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

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Last updated: October 2, 2025

Meandering Old Scheldt

An old Scheldt meander that was restored to its former glory a few years ago. Ideal for bird watching.

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Geografisch middelpunt van Vlaanderen

The geographical center of Flanders is located exactly in the far corner of East Flanders near the border with Sint-Amands. The coordinates are: 51° 2' 16" N, 4° 14' 26" …

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Eendenkooi and Kooihuisje Donkmeer

On an island in the Donkmeer lies the Eendenkooi, the "duck cage", which dates back to 1678. Until shortly after 1930 it was used to store ducks that were caught …

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Paardeweide Wetlands

Paardeweide (85 ha) is one of the controlled flood areas (GOG) of the Sigmaplan. Approximately once a year, during a north-westerly storm, the area is flooded. The rest of the …

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Hospiesbos

The Hospiesbos is mainly known for its beautiful hyacinths in the spring and its mushrooms in the autumn.

Spring and autumn are the ideal periods for a beautiful walk in …

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Natuurpunt Observation Tower at Blokstraat and Oude Schelde

The viewing platform, strategically located at the intersection of the four municipalities that form the Kalkense Meersen, not only offers stunning views of the green landscape and the old Scheldt …

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Nature Education Center Bastion VIII

Originally Bastion VIII was part of the defensive belt around the city. When that defense lost its usefulness, the area deteriorated into a landfill, but nature fought back. Today, you …

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Paelepelbos

Early 2009, the municipality of Wetteren purchased a historically valuable forest area of several hectares in the Serskampse Beek Valley, which also contained several silted-up ponds. The area was later …

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V1 Monument 1944

1944. The V1 bomb, the feared German weapon of war, fired from the Netherlands, also caused death and destruction in Kalken. In addition to the two deceased playmates, there were …

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Kalkense Meersen Nature Reserve

Vast, wet, flower-filled meadows, expansive tranquility, and a touch of outdoor art—these are the ingredients for a day of pure enjoyment in the Kalkense Meersen. At 600 hectares, this nature …

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Meandering Old Scheldt

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Eendenkooi and Kooihuisje Donkmeer

Paardeweide Wetlands

Hospiesbos

Natuurpunt Observation Tower at Blokstraat and Oude Schelde

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