About the Neptunium swimming pool in Schaerbeek
Located between the Josaphat Park and the Schaerbeek Town Hall, the Schaerbeek public swimming pool, better known as Neptunium, is a true symbol of the modernist architecture of the 1950s. Inaugurated in 1953 and expanded in 1957, it stands out with its 33-meter swimming pool, originally built to meet the Olympic standards of the time.
The renovation of the Neptunium pool, completed in September 2023, only concerned the swimming area. Other facilities, such as the cafeteria and the gym, are planned for future renovations.
The facilities include a main pool, a learning pool, and an indoor solarium equipped with several lounge chairs for relaxation after swimming.
Since the recent renovations, the pool no longer features a slide, a 3-meter diving board, nor a sauna or steam room. Additionally, it does not offer a paddling pool for young children.
In terms of safety and comfort, recent works have modernised the facility while respecting its original architecture. Changing rooms adapted for families and people with reduced mobility have been fitted out, and a high-performance surveillance system with underwater and aerial cameras has been installed to guarantee swimmers’ safety.
With its style inspired by “Paquebot” architecture and unique features, such as the Murano glass mosaic by Géo de Vlamynck and a copper sculpture by Stan Hensen, the Neptunium pool remains an emblematic place, combining history and modernity, welcoming young and old in a warm and safe atmosphere.
Built in :
1953
Management type :
ASBL SPORT 1030
Facilities and equipment – Neptunium swimming pool
Neptunium swimming pool
Infrastructures of the Neptunium swimming pool in Schaerbeek :
Address and contact information – Neptunium swimming pool
Address : Rue de Jérusalem 58, 1030 Schaerbeek
Phone : 02 211 02 70
Email : info@sport1030.brussels
Opening hours during the school year
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7h – 19h30 |
| Tuesday | 8h – 22h |
| Wednesday | 8h – 19h30 |
| Thursday | 8h – 19h30 |
| Friday | 7h – 19h30 |
| Saturday | 12h – 19h |
| Sunday | 8h30 – 18h |
- During school term time, the pools are exclusively reserved for schools Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to noon, starting at 9:30 am on Wednesdays. They are also reserved for schools on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
- During French-speaking school holidays and public holidays, the pool is open to the public without school-related breaks, except on announced closure dates.
- In addition, every Sunday from 8:30 am to 10:30 am, the pool is reserved for women and children under 10 years old.
- Closure dates: 24, 25 and 31 December, 1 January, and any exceptional closures.
Last ticket sale and water exit
Last admission is 30 minutes before swimmers must leave the water. The rules distinguish this from the closing time of the building, which is 30 minutes later. Check the notices at reception for the exact time to leave the water.
During busy periods, visits may be limited to 60 minutes and admissions temporarily suspended. Exceeding this limit may result in an additional admission charge, including for pass holders.
Entry fees – Neptunium swimming pool in Schaerbeek
MUNICIPAL RATES
* Reduced rates: Seniors 65+, Juniors -18, Students, PRM.
| Individual | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 3.30€ |
| Reduced rate* | 2.80€ |
| Entry Cards | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 entries | 29€ |
| 10 entries* | 24€ |
| Subscriptions | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 200€ |
RATES OUTSIDE THE MUNICIPALITY
* Reduced rates: Seniors 65+, Juniors -18, Students, PRM.
| Individual | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult | 4.50€ |
| Reduced rate* | 4.00€ |
| Entry Cards | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 entries | 41€ |
| 10 entries* | 35€ |
| Subscriptions | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 260€ |
10-entry cards have no expiry date. A €10 deposit is required for their access badge and a €20 deposit for annual pass badges.
Proof of residence is checked using an electronic identity card. Supporting documentation is required to qualify for a reduced rate.
Activities offered by the Neptunium swimming pool in Schaerbeek
The Neptunium pool offers aquatic activities for adults and children.
| Club/Non-profit | Sport | Contact details | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aléasport asbl | Swimming – children, adults | aleasports.asbl@gmail.com | Tuesday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Friday from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm |
| Aquatix | Swimming – children – Dutch-speaking club | aquatixbxl@gmail.com | Tuesday from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
| BST | Swimming – children | natationinfo@gmail.com | Sunday from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm |
| Every Sports asbl | Swimming – extracurricular | everysportsasbl@gmail.com | Monday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm |
| EveRêve | Adult swimming | Alex_vanlief@hotmail.fr | Thursday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm |
| Funkids | Swimming – children | funkids-sport@hotmail.com | Thursday from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm |
| Gym équilibre | Swimming – children | Gym.equilibre.bxl@gmail.com | Wednesday from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Friday from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm |
| Life Sport asbl | Swimming – children, adult women | lifesportbrussels@hotmail.com | Sunday from 8:45 am to 1:30 pm |
| Sam Sport | Swimming – children | info@samsport.be | Saturday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Sunday from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm |
| Same Same asbl | Swimming – children | samesamebrussels.coord@hotmail.com | Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
| Tiki Sport asbl | Swimming – children, adults | tikisport@gmail.com | Monday from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
The Neptunium pool clubs include a swimming club, a diving club, an artistic swimming club and an underwater hockey club.
| Club/ASBL | Sport | Contact details | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRASS | Synchronised swimming Children – Teens – Adults |
contact.brass@gmail.com | Monday from 19:00 to 21:00 Thursday from 19:30 to 21:30 Saturday from 09:30 to 13:00 Sunday from 17:00 to 21:00 |
| Brussels Gay Sports | Triathlon / Swimming – LGBT friendly | info@bgs.org | Monday from 18:30 to 20:30 Wednesday from 19:30 to 20:30 |
| Brussels Underwater Hockey | Underwater Hockey | brusselsunderwaterhockey@gmail.com | Monday from 21:00 to 22:00 |
| CNSN | Swimming – competition | contactcnsn@gmail.com | Wednesday from 18:30 to 20:30 Friday from 19:00 to 21:30 |
| Life Sport asbl | Aquagym | lifesportbrussels@hotmail.com | Tuesday from 18:30 to 19:30 |
| Loisirs et santé | Aquagym | loisirs.sante@solidaris.be | Wednesday from 18:30 to 19:30 |
| Samarcande | Underwater diving | info@samarcande.be | Wednesday from 19:30 to 20:30 |
| Seniors Académie | Aquagym | sacasport@solidaris.be | Thursday from 12:30 to 13:30 |
On Sundays, from 8h30 to 10h30, entry to the pool is reserved exclusively for women and children under 10. No reservations are necessary.
Female lifeguards supervise this session. If this cannot be arranged, visitors will be informed at the entrance.
Water Quality
The Schaerbeek swimming pool, Le Neptunium, stands out for the exceptional quality of its water, thanks to the use of ozone to reduce the amount of combined chlorine. This process guarantees purer, more pleasant water for swimmers. Since 2012, this pool has regularly featured among the cleanest establishments in Brussels.
This ranking is established every year by Brulabo, the intercommunal laboratory, which rigorously assesses the water quality of Brussels’ swimming pools. The Neptunium thus maintains its position as a benchmark for aquatic hygiene and well-being.
Rules of the Neptunium swimming pool
Accessibility – Neptunium swimming pool
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
A lift provides access to adapted sanitary facilities. A pool hoist is available. Contact reception for details on its use.
Swimming equipment
Equipment may only be used with the lifeguard’s permission. Equipment is available to borrow free of charge; personal equipment may be refused.
Electronic devices are prohibited in the pools.
See the official Neptunium rules (in French).
Getting here by public transport
The Neptunium pool is located near Avenue Louis Bertrand.
Nearest public transport stops to reach the Neptunium swimming pool:
- Bus 56, “Crossing” or “Pogge” stop
- Bus 59, “Neptunium” stop
- Bus 66, “Crossing” stop
- Tram 92, “Eglise Saint-Servais” or “Pogge” stop
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