Geraardsbergen
Geraardsbergen, a town in the Flemish Ardennes of East Flanders, sits along the Dender river at the foot of the Oudenberg hill — the site of the Muur van Geraardsbergen, a steep climb notorious in professional cycling. The town is also known for its mattentaart, a local pastry, and its annual Krakelingen and Tonnekensbrand festival, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. The walkable centre has a solid café and restaurant scene, with surrounding hills offering viewpoints over the countryside.
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- Population30,807
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 11 km6.9 mi
Nearest airports
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Geraardsbergen: quick answers
Where is Geraardsbergen?
Geraardsbergen is in Belgium, about 33 km20 miles in a straight line from Ghent.
How do you get to Geraardsbergen?
The nearest airport is Lesquin (LIL), about 1 hr 2 min away by road. The nearest train station is Geraardsbergen, about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Geraardsbergen?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 4°C39°F. The wettest month is December, with about 79 mm3.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Geraardsbergen?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 11 restaurants, 11 cafés and 7 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.