"Aalst - Oignon city - between Gent and BXL" Aalst by Luchonda

Aalst Travel Guide: 65 reviews and 245 photos

City of Martens and center of Carneval

Small city between Gent and Brussels - but famous for the yearly Carneval parade.
It is also the town of Martens - a famous previous and first belgian printer (1473).
I visited this town once - it was on a saturday - and the local markets were impressive ! But i had to come back, esp.for the Carnival atmosphere.

Carneval in Belgium

The lady in blue

Feb.2006 - Aalst Carneval, nominated as "Wonder of the world"

Carneval in Belgium

Maybe the wizzard of "Oilst"

Feb.2006 - Aalst Carneval, nominated as "Wonder of the world"

Pros and Cons

Pros:A nice little town with a lot of pleasure to offer

Last visit to Aalst: May 2003
Intro Updated Feb 27, 2006
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Reviews (20)

Carneval 2006 Things to Do (11)

Carneval in Aalst - A joy for everybody - young, older and oldest. All political, cultural themes are well represented... more travel advice

Musketeers in "Oilst" Things to Do (11)

Musketeers in meeting, this to solve the actual problems, like the strategy to survive the coming three days of festival... more travel advice

Sport watching Sports & Outdoors (3)

The atmosphere in the hall is just great, close to the game itself "Disco Trut number 3" was handicapted and on wheels,... more travel advice

Sport watching Sports & Outdoors (3)

Feb 2006 - the game Okapi Aalst - Wevelgem more travel advice

Local Customs (3)
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Nightlife (3)
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Travelogues (2)

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obrun26 Feb 23, 2009 at 2:23 AM

I had the opportunity to attend the 2009 Carnival game - wow, if only a US game could capture the fan excitement. US games at any level look like wakes compared to this. The noise, excitement, costumes and did I mention the flowers?
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Kuznetsov_Sergey Feb 21, 2009 at 2:36 AM

Wonderful place with a very interesting Sint- Martinus Church! The carnival in Aalst looks nor worst than in Rio. Thanks Luc for the virtual tour!
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HORSCHECK Dec 23, 2007 at 5:41 AM

Luc, funny little page. I didn't know that a frog plays basketball in Aalst. *winkygrin* Merry christmas and a happy new year 2008 from Germany.
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nepalgoods Sep 21, 2007 at 10:12 PM

Such a nice place" Congrats on your second grandchild!
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pepples46 Jun 28, 2003 at 9:58 PM

the Pussy, the Cat and the TomCat.after all this a whole Footballclub...charming
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irisbe Jun 21, 2003 at 12:31 AM

only been there with carnaval (because I had too!) hahaha but it is a nice city, I should visit it during Summer! It really looks different! soooooo quiet `-) and no voal janette around LOL
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Helga67 Jun 17, 2003 at 9:44 AM

Lovely pics, never been here
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lotharlerch Jun 10, 2003 at 10:34 AM

which fine places can be found so close to the ***ty Brussels!
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kylian74 Jun 10, 2003 at 10:25 AM

WHY do you have this thing here! NICE and BEAUTIFUL....Of course I love this place, when was the last time you were in Aalst? tsk! I should rather work on my Aalst page which is still unfinish...haha..I'm too lazy!
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tini58de Jun 3, 2003 at 11:43 PM

I never did know, where the babies come from - now I know!!! Excellent pictures once again!