All public swimming pools in the Brussels-Capital Region
Which public swimming pools are open in Brussels?
Where can you swim in Brussels? Of the 18 swimming pools listed in this guide, 15 welcome the general public during their public swimming sessions. Poséidon and Victor Boin are closed for renovation work, while access to the Royal Military Academy pool is restricted.
Below, you will find their current status, municipality and a link to each pool’s page: opening hours, admission prices, pools, facilities and activities. To find a pool that suits you, also explore our selections of pools with paddling pools, water slides or relaxation facilities.
Before you go: check the public swimming hours of your chosen pool. School sessions, club bookings, holidays and temporary closures may affect access to the pools.
The 15 swimming pools open to the public
Choose a pool to view its public swimming hours, admission prices and available facilities. Even when a swimming pool is open, some of its pools or relaxation facilities may not be available during every session.
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Choose a swimming pool to suit your needs
For swimming lengths, start by checking the pool size and public swimming sessions. For a family outing, look at the smaller pools and play facilities. To relax, explore pools with a sauna, steam room or whirlpool.
- Swimming: 25-metre, 33-metre or 50-metre pools.
- Visiting with children: paddling pools, learner pools and water slides.
- Relaxing: saunas and steam rooms, whirlpools or sunbathing areas.
Facilities may have separate opening hours, age restrictions or additional charges. Check these details on your chosen pool’s page.
Before visiting the pool
- Opening hours: check public swimming sessions and any changes during the holidays. Ticket sales may end and swimmers may need to leave the water before the building closes.
- Admission prices: compare the rates that apply to your age, place of residence and planned number of visits. Check each pool’s page for the terms of multi-visit passes, memberships and any additional charges.
- Children: check supervision requirements, age restrictions and whether the smaller pools or water slides will be available.
- Swimwear and accessibility: check the rules on swimming caps and swimwear. If you have specific accessibility needs, consult the pool’s page or contact the pool directly.
Why does this guide list 18 swimming pools?
The guide covers 15 municipal swimming pools, the CERIA pool run by the French Community Commission (COCOF), the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) pool and the Royal Military Academy pool, which falls under the Belgian state. The latter is not open for general public swimming.
A swimming pool located in the Brussels Region is therefore not necessarily open to everyone: this guide distinguishes between pools open to the public, pools closed for renovation and pools with restricted access.
