TIME FOR ADVENTURE

about the outsider

Welcome to lake Donk for custom adventure, team building and events

The Outsider is here for everyone. Stop by for a family adventure trip, school trip, field day or a solid team building in nature.

Our activities are accessible, fun for young and old, and often a bit challenging.

Fancy an action-packed day in the Flemish Ardennes? Quickly book your outdoor moment at the lake Donk.

The adventure begins here!

Activities

From climbing to kayaking, here you will find the complete list of activities, for every level and age.

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Birthday parties for kids

Get ready for action, adventure and a party to remember.

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Team building for companies

Get colleagues moving during a connecting team trip on our property.

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Organize bachelor party

Find the perfect combination of active and relaxed for a successful bachelor day.

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Stay overnight

Stay overnight in our Thuisbuizen or the Moerashuis: perfect for groups who want to combine with a dose of adventure nearby.

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Restaurants & event venues

Welcome to our restaurant and bars for an instant vacation feeling!

Or looking for a unique event venue in Oudenaarde? Our venues are ideal for any private or corporate party.

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Adventure is there, even in winter!

Those who thought the adventure ends with colder temperatures are completely wrong.

Find out what we have to offer during the winter months.

zones

Explore our activity parks & create your own program.

Restaurants

Eating & drinking at the lake Donk

Fancy a snack, a drink or a sumptuous meal after all your efforts? You’ve earned it! Slide your feet under the table or into the sand at our tavern, summer bar or rooftop bar.

    Tavern Den Dronk

    Fancy something tasty? At Taverne Den Dronk, slide inside or settle outside on the spacious, sunny terrace. From small hunger to big appetite: here you can catch your breath. Also welcome for just a drink! Den Dronk is open all year round.
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    Summer Bar Lakehouse

    The summer bar Lakehouse is your go-to spot for instant vacation vibes: plop down in a beach chair or lounge, choose from classic and homemade cocktails, fresh lemonades, tasty beers, and share sharing bites for hunger – or appetite, of course. From April to September!
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    The Rooftop

    The Rooftop is an exclusive place to sound, lounge and linger, high above the hustle and bustle. Including views, excluding stress. Pure enjoyment!
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    Snacks
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Organize your own event at our lake Donk

At our domain, it’s not just about adventure. Celebrating together is just as important!

From active party formulas to total concepts with their own venue: every event takes on its own form here.

Choose from 30+ activities and combine them with one of our four event venues on lake Donk. From simple activity packages to parties with all the trimmings, the possibilities are endless.

Tell us what you’re celebrating, we’ll do the rest.

What you say about us

What you say about us

Thousands of visitors already chose adventure at The Outsider. Here’s what they think of it.

Marc V.

“Top

Nissi R.

“Very nice

Michael R.

“Was here for the first time to learn how to water ski, started on the easy cable and with the help of the crew and their tips was able to switch to the big cable pretty smoothly.

After this I came back again to learn how to wakeboard and I was helped smoothly with that too.

The rental equipment is very decent, they are equipped for everything.

Really a very nice experience, I recommend it to everyone!”

Thierry M.

“Blessed atmosphere, super friendly people on cable. Nice obstacles. Also plenty of parking and nice bar with lots of choice. Highly recommended.

Dominique A.

“Friendly and correctly guided during initiation. Very nice experience.

Rik VDV

“Beautiful and well maintained wakeboard/waterski cable car with cool beach bar. Friendly and good guides.

Matthias S.

“Place to be!

Vingo2111

“Very nice atmosphere

Pascal D.

“Very friendly and cheerful team, cable park in the middle of greenery, we had a great time!

Mario C.

“Nice place, we will definitely come back.

Nicolas M.

“Blessed swamp trail for the whole family. Highly recommended.

Davy V.

Bachelor group

“Did the Blue Diamond climbing tower with bachelor group. Definitely recommended, this is not just for kids! We definitely amused ourselves as adults here!
Smooth explanation and help.

CƩline D. V.

Teacher

“We visited this place with our students. They had an insanely good time. Excellent guidance as well! Beautiful and spacious parking. Also very clean everywhere.

Senne V.

“A very nice green area with many cool activities such as laser shooting, altitude course, swamp course, etc. The laser shooting was well explained as were the other activities by the top team at the adventure park.

Julien V.

“Fun adventure park, definitely recommended to go to with the kids!”

Stijn P.

“Top”

Christian T.

Very nice day had with the kids. Definitely recommend the bog trail and the barefoot trail. Next time definitely try the climbing tower.”

Kris C.

“Fun activities to do. Very varied offerings.”

Jonathan D. S.

“Fun adventure park for young and old! You can go there for all kinds of things. We first did the barefoot path which was quiet and pleasant for the feet. The swamp trail was already more of a challenge.

Had a lot of fun!”

Bonny L.

“Super fun activities and the staff was super friendly.”

Stijn B.

“Nice 🤩🤩🤩”

Jimmy B.

“Cool place for all ages. We rented the barefoot trail and a kayak. Correct prices.”

Gillian D.

“Fine place, especially for teenagers who love climbing and water fun.”

Marie V.

Bachelor group

“What a location. Lots to do, especially in good weather. Cool atmosphere and friendly service in the Lakehouse summer bar. Also received help for our bachelor’s assignments.”

Kenny L.

Bachelor group

“We had very good times with our group of friends at The Outsider Flemish Ardennes site and we were able to do a lot of fun activities. Cable park, climbing wall, off road e-step, etc. Also very nice sit down for something nice to drink and eat. We will definitely go back again!”