The Outsider Flemish Ardennes

A unique sensation, an unforgettable experience and lots of fun! The Outsider offers a solution for both small and large events. They challenge you to face yourself and your team in an adventurous and exclusive setting, irrespective of your personality, culture or nature.

Fun on and around Donkvijver

The 'Donkvijver' (Donk Pond)  in Oudenaarde is an oasis of green with delightfully hidden adventurous features. Unsurprisingly, therefore, this recreational estate (33ha) is the playground of The Flemish Ardennes Outsider. The holiday vibe hits you as you get there, making relaxing here effortless. The waterski cable car, the Blue Diamond ropes trail and the Via Ferrata with death rides are the eye-catchers when you arrive at this park, but it has so much more to offer, both on and off the water.

All the accommodation you need for your team-building event, party or meeting

We welcome you to our tavern called 'Den Dronk', our party room for smaller-scale events of the same name, or in our multi-purpose party room 'Lakehouse', which can also accommodate large groups. So whether your group consists of 10 people or 300, we cater for everyone and will take care of your event from start to finish. The summer bar & rooftop bar are the cherry on the cake in the spring and summer months.

Several days of adventure? It can all be done

Meeting, dinner, party, with or without overnight stay, it's all possible within this same estate, and always within walking distance of each other. Thanks to the showers and changing room facilities, outdoor activities can be followed by a meeting or party without any problems.

Overnight stays are possible in our Marsh House lodge (Moerashuis) (sleeps 72 people) or our unique 'Thuisbuizen' (recycled sewage pipes) (sleeps 24 people), making it perfectly possible to spend several days at our venue without having to cover any significant distance. Even Oudenaarde's city centre is within walking distance of Donkvijver, making it very easy to combine a stay at Donkvijver with a city trip or a stay at the Leopold Hotel in Oudenaarde.

Full Service

Since 1987, The Outsider has been working as a partner for all your custom events, with a strong emphasis on nature & outdoor experiences. From a single activity to an extensive programme with catering and lodging and everything in between, everything is possible. That's why The Outsider is more than a traditional event agency.