Oudewater Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality in the Netherlands
About Oudewater
Before the unification of the Netherlands, Oudewater (orOld Water) was situated right on the border of historic Holland and Utrecht. The origins of the town and its name are largely unknown, but records show that the town gained city rights in 1265, given by the bishop of Utrecht, Hendrik van Vianden. Its location on the confluence of the Linschoten river and the Hollandse IJssel allowed Oudewater to develop as an important industrial center in the 16th and 17th century, with the production of rope being the main economic activity. Inhabitants of Oudewater are nicknamed "geelbuiken", or "yellow bellies", after the dried, yellow hemp stems that the rope makers used to wrap around their waist as part of the production process.
Top Attractions in Oudewater
Explore the best things to see and do in Oudewater:
- ★Boat trip
- ★City Hall
- ★Touwmuseum 'De Baanschuur'
- ★Waag
Where to Eat in Oudewater
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Brasserie Joia
- 🍴De Rendezvous Bontekoe
- 🍴Restaurant Abrona
Where to Stay in Oudewater
- 🏨Bed & Breakfast De Ruige Weide
- 🏨Hotel Abrona
Oudewater Travel Guide Sections
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