Oude Willem (Low Saxon: Olde Willem) is a hamlet in the Dutch provinces of Drenthe and Friesland.

Oude Willem lies about 21 km southwest of Assen.

[1] Oude Willem (Old William) is named a 19th century shepherd who used the heath for grazing.

[2] There is a monument for the crew of the bomber Halifax B11.

W231 who were shot down on 22 November 1943, and crashed in Oude Willem.