Introduction to the Royal Military Academy (RMA) swimming pool

Located within the facilities of the Royal Military Academy, near the Parc du Cinquantenaire in Brussels, the RMA swimming pool is a state-managed facility.

Exclusively reserved for students, trainees, faculty, and staff of the Academy, it is not open to the general public. However, this 25-meter pool, featuring six lanes, is also made available to select swimming clubs, enabling regular, organized athletic use.

Though its access is restricted, the Royal Military Academy swimming pool plays a vital role in the physical training of students and trainees, while offering a professional and privileged environment for authorized clubs to train.

Facilities and equipment – RMA swimming pool

RMA swimming pool

Infrastructures of the Royal Military Academy swimming pool:

  • Dimensions of the Pool: 25 m x 12.50 m
  • Depth of the Pool: Ranges from 1.20 m to 2.80 m
  • Swimming Lanes: 6 lanes for lap swimming
  • Water Temperature: Maintained at 28°C in the main swimming area

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ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY SWIMMING POOL

Address and contact information – RMA swimming pool

Adress : Rue Hobbema 8, 1000 Bruxelles
Phone : 02 441 36 52

Opening hours
Day Hours
Monday Not open to the public
Tuesday Not open to the public
Wednesday Not open to the public
Thursday Not open to the public
Friday Not open to the public
Saturday Not open to the public
Sunday Not open to the public

Services offered by the RMA swimming pool

The Royal Military Academy swimming pool is a public pool. However, access is strictly limited to students, trainees, faculty, staff of the Academy, and certain approved swimming clubs.

Water quality

The pool is equipped with a water treatment system using chlorination, ensuring continuous and effective disinfection to maintain high sanitary standards.

Rules of the RMA swimming pool

  • Only standard swimsuits are allowed

  • Wearing a swim cap is mandatory

  • Showering and footbath required before swimming

  • Children under 10 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult in the water

  • Shorts, bermudas, long boxers, sarongs, skirts, burkinis, and shorty suits are prohibited

  • No food or drink

  • Razors prohibited

  • Photography prohibited

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Accessibility – Royal Military Academy swimming pool

The swimming pool is located near the Parc du Cinquantenaire.

Nearest Public Transport Stops to Reach the RMA Swimming Pool:

  • Bus Lines: 80, 27, 61 – Mérode Stop
  • Metro Lines: 1 and 5 – Mérode Stop
  • Tram Line: 81 – Mérode Stop

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