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.

• Population30,807
• Nearest water0.2 km
• Nearest mountain11.1 km
• UNESCO within 50 km38