Info and links

Within walking distance:

The "Helix"
centre for environmental education - excellent start for walks
The "Gavers"
recreation area - water sports
Area of silence 'Mark en Dender'.

Cities:

Geraardsbergen
oldest town of Flanders, well renowned for its 'wall' and 'Mattentaarten'. A wealth of historic sights (Manneken-Pis, Oudenberg, Adriaansabdij …).
Other cities
Ninove (15 min), Aalst (25 min), Zottegem (20 min), Gent (35 min), Oudenaarde (30 min), Ronse (30 min), Brussel (40 min) …
Information at your convenience in the local tourist offices.

A number of websites worth visiting:

Digital cities

Nature and tourism