About Nereus swimming pool in Ganshoren

The Nereus swimming pool, located in Ganshoren, is housed in a modern and bright building. It features a 25-meter main pool with six lanes and a 14-meter learning pool, perfect for young children and beginners.

Close to the National Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur de Koekelberg, the pool benefits from a partnership with the municipalities of Koekelberg and Jette. This partnership offers preferential rates for their residents and reserved time slots for local schools.

The pool also provides various classes, including swimming, aquagym, and diving. However, it does not feature a paddling pool, slide, solarium, or sauna.

Built in 1972, the Nereus swimming pool belongs to the Municipality of Ganshoren. It is managed by the ASBL Activités Sportives, Culturelles et de Loisirs de Ganshoren.

Last updated: 15 October 2026

Built in :

1972

Management type :

MUNICIPAL

Facilities and equipment – Nereus swimming pool

Nereus swimming pool

Infrastructures of the Nereus swimming pool :

  • Pool dimensions: 25 m x 14 m
  • 6 swimming lanes
  • Main pool water temperature: 28°C

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  • Learning pool dimensions: 14m x 6m
  • 6 lanes for learning to swim
  • Learning pool water temperature: 30°C

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Swimming pool Ganshoren

Adress and contact information – Nereus swimming pool

Adress : Place Reine Fabiola 10, 1083 Ganshoren
Phone : 02 427 19 36
Email : nereus@ganshorensport.be

 

Opening hours during the school year

School period
Monday7:30 – 8:45 12:00 – 13:30 16:00 – 19:00
Tuesday7:30 – 8:45 12:00 – 13:30 16:00 – 19:00
Wednesday7:30 – 8:45 12:00 – 17:30
Thursday7:30 – 8:45 12:00 – 13:30 16:00 – 19:00 19:45 – 22:00
Friday7:30 – 8:45 12:00 – 13:30 16:00 – 19:00
Saturday8:00 – 18:30
Sunday8:30 – 17:30
See dates

2 November to 20 December 2026, 4 January to 21 February 2027, 8 March to 25 April 2027, 10 May to 2 July 2027.

School holidays
Monday7:30 – 19:00
Tuesday7:30 – 19:00
Wednesday7:30 – 17:30
Thursday7:30 – 19:00 19:45 – 22:00
Friday7:30 – 19:00
Saturday8:00 – 18:30
Sunday8:30 – 17:30
See dates

19 October to 1 November 2026, 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, 22 February to 7 March 2027, 26 April to 9 May 2027, 3 July to 29 August 2027.

Closures and special hours
  • Closed on the following public holidays
    • 2026: 1 November and 11 November.
Practical information
  • Maximum 2.5 hours in the water; 45 minutes at most when the pool is full (158 people).
  • The pool is wheelchair accessible from the entrance to the changing rooms, toilets and pools. Pool access equipment is available without booking: just ask the lifeguards.
  • A 25 m by 14 m main pool and a 14 m long small pool.
  • The table of lanes open to the public published by the pool applies to 2026-2027. During public opening hours, at least one lane in each pool normally remains open.

Opening hours checked on 12/10/2026

Last ticket and leaving the water
  • Last ticket: 45 min before the end of the session.
  • Out of the water: 15 min before the end of the session.
  • Example: on Saturday (school period), for the 8:00 to 18:30 session, last ticket at 17:45 and out of the water by 18:15.
  • During school holidays, the ticket desk is closed between 12:45 and 13:30.

Entry fees – Nereus swimming pool

Nereus swimming pool prices
Standard rate Card · Subscription
Applies to anyone who is not eligible for a reduced rate.
Children aged 0 to 11 Entry
Under 12
Children up to and including 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
Students Entry
Student
Entry
Residents of Ganshoren, Jette and KoekelbergOthers
Single entryAdults€4.50€6.50
Single entryChildren aged 0 to 11€1.80€2.30
Single entryChildren aged 12 to 18€3.50€4.70
Single entryStudents€3.50€4.70
Single entrySeniors (65 and over)€3.50€5.20
Single entryPeople with reduced mobility€1.50€1.50
Card
Residents of Ganshoren, Jette and KoekelbergOthers
20-entry card
  • Valid for 12 months
Standard rate€80.00€120.00
50-entry card
  • Valid for 12 months
Standard rate€150.00€250.00
10-entry “Guests” card
  • Valid for 12 months
Standard rate€50.00
50-entry “Family” card
  • Valid for 12 months
Standard rate€160.00€260.00

Cards are personal and valid for one year. The “Family” card requires a household composition certificate when buying it and an identity card when using it; it is limited to 5 people per household. The “Guests” card is bought by a resident of Ganshoren, Jette or Koekelberg for a guest.

Subscription
Residents of Ganshoren, Jette and KoekelbergOthers
Annual pass
  • Valid for 12 months
Standard rate€310.00€475.00

Prices checked on 12/10/2026

Activities offered by the Nereus swimming pool

The Nereus swimming pool offers aquatic activities for adults and children.

  • Aquagym

  • Senior Aquagym

  • Children’s Swimming School (extracurricular)

  • Adult Swimming School

  • Private Swimming Lessons

  • Swimming Club

  • Diving Club

  • Prenatal Aquagym

  • Aquabike

  • Baby Swimming

  • Children’s Swimming School (extracurricular)

  • Children’s Birthday Parties

  • Swimming Camps (non-school periods)

  • Synchronised Swimming Club

  • Sauna – Hammam

  • Jacuzzi

Water quality

The Nereus swimming pool is equipped with a water treatment system using a chlorination process, ensuring effective and continuous disinfection to guarantee the sanitary quality of the water.

Rules of Nereus swimming pool
Allowed swimwear
  • Classic swimsuit
  • Swim brief
  • One-piece swimsuit
  • Two-piece swimsuit
  • Swim boxer
Swimwear not allowed
  • Bermuda shorts
  • Burkini
  • Swim hijab

Any swimwear other than the five allowed swimsuits is not allowed.

Please observe
  • Required: swim cap.
  • Child supervision: required; children under 12, accompanied by an adult. The adult must be present at the pool but does not have to be in the water. There is no exception, even with a swimming certificate. In practice, the pool accepts up to three children per adult.

Rules checked on 12/10/2026

Accessibility  – Nereus swimming pool

The Ganshoren swimming pool is located near the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Koekelberg.
Nearest public transport stop to reach the Ganshoren swimming pool:

  • Bus 87, “Nereus” stop.

Contact the Nereus swimming pool

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