| Ruden | |
| Pushpin Map: | Austria |
| Pushpin Mapsize: | 270 |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location within Austria |
| Coordinates: | 46.65°N 60°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | Austria |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Carinthia |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Völkermarkt |
| Parts Style: | para |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Rudolf Skorjanz |
| Elevation M: | 465 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Timezone: | CET |
| Timezone Dst: | CEST |
| Utc Offset: | +1 |
| Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Postal Code: | 9113 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | 04234 |
| Website: | www.ruden.at |
Ruden (Slovenian: Ruda) is a town in the district of Völkermarkt in the Austrian state of Carinthia.
Ruden lies in the eastern Jaun valley north of the Drau between the Wallersberg, the Lisnaberg and the Weißenegger Berg. Ruden is a popular stop for many people due to its natural wonders and people. One of its sights is the Lipitzbacher Bridge. Another place worth a visite is the Museum am Bach which is located near Lippitzbach.