Sports and leisure activities Bruxelles - Brussel

The planetarium has the merit of combining two projection technologies on its dome: classic with an optical Zeiss projector and digital with a dedicated simulator. The interest of this double process: displaying a natural rendering of the celestial vault with realistic point-like stars, while allowing the projection of synthetic images and other pre-programmed animations. The sessions are adapted to all audiences (under 6 years old) with successful tales (30 minutes long) or much more specialized films: solar system, universe, space conquest.

Kayaking in Brussels? It is possible! Here, you don't paddle on an Ardennes river but on the canal. From speed kayaks to river kayaks, not forgetting two-seater canoes, everything is available for a good afternoon's sport or even to start a great adventure in the world of canoeing. This circle is for all those who wish to do sports tourism, prepare for the descent of Walloon rivers or compete in slalom and speed competitions. After the sport, the comfort: the bar of the club and its beautiful terrace. Thank you Sophie!

The club is located just a stone's throw from the European Communities and offers the opportunity to play tennis in a pleasant setting and friendly atmosphere. It has six clay courts. During the winter season, two inflatable structures cover the courts, allowing many players to practice their favourite sport in excellent conditions. The Club House terrace is very large. The restaurant offers a simple, varied and tasty menu at reasonable prices. Organisation of team buildings, birthdays and other group activities.

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.

Neophytes and pros of rollerblading, skateboarding and bmx can cross paths on the long ramps, some of which reach 45°. The highlight is, of course, the bowl and the light show in the evening, which decorates the place with a blue halo. This skatepark is also a friendly public place open to all, integrated in the district and so urban since it overhangs a railway. It is equipped with benches, a drinking water fountain and small bleachers. So appreciated by the youth that there are traffic jams at rush hour!

Schleiper's is the place to go for everything you can't find anywhere else when it comes to stationery and art supplies. Hobbyists, professional artists and graphic design students can find paints, easels and all the right materials here. For kids, there are clay figures, masks, stencils and other craft ideas. Schleiper has two other Brussels addresses in Etterbeek (rue de l'Etang 63 and 75 near Place Jourdan) with a more targeted clientele.

Create with family or friends at the C. RAMIC Art Café, a relaxing place where you can hone your hidden or confirmed artistic talents. The address offers a workshop dedicated to the art of ceramics under the watchful eye of professionals. On the one hand, 250 ceramic items, a choice of stencils, paint and a kiln to create your own little work. An original way to personalize your tableware or to make an unusual gift. On the other side, enjoy a gourmet break and treat yourself to homemade sweets. Reservations are strongly recommended.

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.

Flore Pincemin trained at the Ritz in Paris. She dares to be daring every week: sushi, Lebanese mezze, cupcakes... Cooking classes, oenology classes, classes for or with her children; morning classes, evening classes, take-away or thematic classes: the possibilities are numerous! The little extra, which will delight all expatriates in the capital: cooking in the language of Shakespeare. The tastings at the end of the course are ideal for discussing gastronomy with the other apprentice chefs, in a friendly atmosphere.

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.

This downtown atelier organizes 1h30 workshops with Elisabetta, the chocolatière. After an introduction to Belgian chocolate and a few tricks of the trade, the serious business begins with a demonstration of chocolate tempering on a marble slab. We promise you, you won't remain indifferent to the spectacle of melted chocolate! Finally, it's your turn to make your own beggars, truffles and chocolate bars. Let your imagination run wild. Afterwards, your creations will be packaged... unless you eat them first!