The best swimming pools Belgium

Aqualibi had a serious facelift a few years ago. From the locker rooms to the slides, everything has been redesigned. Adjacent to the Walibi Park, this immense pyramid in the middle of the 7,000 ^m2 park attracts thrill-seekers. The Xtreme and its vertiginous descent at 50 km/h awaits the most reckless. The Rapido River promises a lot of fun, as does the wave pool. In the Lagoon and its whirlpools, the atmosphere is more zen. The redesigned and extended children's area (now 700 m²) is aimed at the youngest children who are not yet swimming.

Located in Sint-Truiden, Belgium, LAGO Sint-Truiden bloesembad is an aquatic center offering a unique swimming experience. Whether you want to swim a few laps in the pool, relax in the Jacuzzi or have fun on the slides, LAGO Sint-Truiden bloesembad has everything you need to spend an enjoyable day with family and friends.

One of the oldest and most charming swimming pools in Brussels (1904) reopened in January 2017 after 8 months of work. The pool has been completely sealed and the filtering systems modernised. With its three balconies and 260 cabins, it expresses an irresistible charm for all generations. Not forgetting the Turkish baths, hammams, massage room and rest room, which have also been completely renovated. Another special feature is the unusual size of the pool (33 m x 13 m), an undeniable legacy of a less standardised past.

Freshly renovated, the Bains de Saint-Josse are one of the most beautiful swimming pools in Brussels. They date back to 1934, when Art Deco was in vogue. It's all there: the pure, geometric lines, vintage tiling, mosaics, high glass ceiling and 2-storey changing rooms... Before you even get in the water, you'll be stunned, and we don't know why, but swimming in such an environment makes the pool laps a little less difficult. Don't forget your swimming caps! PRM-accessible.

If you want to get off the beaten track and away from the asphalt of Antwerp, head for the Boekenbergpark. If you can't pronounce it, no matter! The main thing is to reach it to finally appreciate the calm, the voluptuousness of the shade of the trees in summer. Don't forget your bathing suit and your towel because we come here especially to appreciate a magnificent and immense pool of emerald green water. In reality, a pond transformed into a natural eco-friendly pool where you don't pile up on top of each other in concrete. Ideal to relax.

The most beautiful andoldest swimming pool in Antwerp, built in pure Art Deco style in 1933, is well worth a visit and is reminiscent of the famous Molitor pool in Paris, built in the same style. It, too, features two floors of cabins surrounding a 33-meter competition pool with 5 lanes. But its appeal is not limited to its pool: it boasts an excellent spa with whirlpool, hammam, hot and cold baths, sauna, massage and treatment rooms. Everything for relaxation and well-being.

Dating back to 1830 and renamed in 1945 after Jan Guilini, Belgian swimming champion and World War II resistance fighter, this 25 m-long indoor pool features an Art Deco interior in the style of Paris's beautiful Molitor pool. For the record, Jean Guilini helped rescue 5 British airmen who crashed into the sea off the coast of Blankenberge, before being arrested and executed on May 22, 1944. It's a great place to cool off in summer, when the cobbled streets and canals heat up under the sun.

These vintage 1950s baths offer a spectacular setting. Curiously nestled on the third floor of the building in the heart of the Marolles district, with a breathtaking view over the Place du Jeu de balle, this 25-metre-long swimming pool is, in itself, a real piece of the city's history. Local residents used to come here to wash up. With its low entrance fee and old-fashioned look, it's sure to please anyone who loves an old-fashioned atmosphere. There are two other public swimming pools in Brussels, in Laeken and Neder-Over-Hembeek.

For the whole family, thrills are guaranteed! Thrill-seekers will love the river of rapids and wave pool, while a paddling pool is reserved for the little ones. For lovers of zen, we recommend the hot-water lagoon, sauna, hammam, cold shower, Swedish bucket and footbaths. The 25-metre pool invites you to swim, do aqua-fitness or aqua-jogging... The complex also boasts a Rest-eau-Café, with a brasserie menu, because letting off steam in the water is a great way to unwind!