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Brussels’s main attraction has always been its history and culture and tourists who visit the city first want to have a glimpse of the famous cathedrals, palace, monuments, chocolate and lace shops etc. But for the adventurous ones, outdoor activities are in plenty in the form of city parks, water parks and adventure and water sports. The city welcomes every tourist, the relaxing and leisure loving one and the exploratory one.
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Yeti Ski and Snowboard
The Yeti Ski & Snowboard centre is an indoor skiing and snowboarding centre where you can practice and perfect your skiing skills before you reach for the Alps. You can even rent skis or a snowboard if you do not own them.
Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday 5 pm to 10 pm, Wednesday to Friday10 am to 6 pm Saturday closed
Address: 11 Olympische Dreef, Anderlecht, 1070, Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 520 77 57
Website: Yeti Ski and Snowboard
Alternatively if you are ready for the real thing, many enjoy taking a trip to the Ardennes during the winter months, which includes over sixty ski stations.
Tel: Ardennes Tourism: 084 41 19 81
- Ice Skating
This is a popular activity in Brussels, not only appreciated by the tourists but also enjoyed thoroughly by the locals themselves. The open air rink in Ste Catherine at Yuletide is particularly admired by many during the cold Christmas period when the area is full of life and colour from the festivities.
Other ice rinks:
Patinoire de Forest – this is where the Brussels Ice Hockey Club is based. It also accommodates a skating school and coaching for ice hockey.
Address: 36 avenue du Globe, Forest, Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 02 345 16 11
Patinoire Poseidon – offering an Olympic size rink, which also houses a sports centre with a gym and pool.
Address: 4 avenue des Vaillants, Woluwe St Lambert, Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 02 762 16 33
- Water Parks
Neptunium
Neptunium is a huge water park which is an exciting family destination and for those who love the splashing of water all around them. The swimming complex consists of a baby pool and a large swimming pool. So you can have a nice swim or if you are not a confident swimmer then why not just plunge into knee deep water and relax. By the time its over you will feel nice and refreshed.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 7 pm, Sunday 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday closed
Address: 56 Rue de Jerusalem, Schaarbeek, Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 215 74 24
Website: Neptunium
- Bowling
Crosly Super Bowl
This is the most impressive bowling centre in Brussels and two of its largest branches are located in the Lower Town of the city centre. They include twenty bowling allies, many games such as the popular Q-Zar laser challenge and facilities for refreshments.
Address: 36 boulevard de l’Empereur, Lower Town / 43 Quai au Foin, Lower Town
Tel: +32 02 512 08 74 / 02 217 28 01
- Sports
Centre Sportif de la Woluwe
Centre Sportif de la Woluwe is a sports complex which was established in 1981 and is spread over 2300 square metres of sports area. The complex provides facilities for various types’ of sporting activities such as Badminton, Basketball, Football, Squash, Handball, Hockey, Tennis, Volleyball, etc. Other alternative facilities for relaxation and exercise are also available such as yoga, martial arts, and all kinds of dance classes such as salsa, funk, hip-hop, African, classic and oriental.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 7 pm, Sunday 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday closed
Address: 87, Av. Emmanuel Mounier 1200 Woluwé-Saint-Lambert, Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 762 85 22
Fax: +32 2 762 12 86
Victor Boin
This is well known for its impressive swimming pool and hydrotherapeutic sessions. It includes a Turkish bath, which is confined to only women on Tuesdays and Fridays and men the rest of the week.
Address: 38 rue de la Perche, St Gilles, Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 02 539 06 15
- Horse Riding
Centre Equestre de la Cambre
If you are looking for something challenging to do during your visit to brussels, then visiting Centre Equestre de la Cambre in Terkameren woods is a good option. Situated bang in the middle of the city, this riding school, gives good guidance sessions for novice riders under strict supervision of an instructor. Enjoy nature at its best as you and your horse enjoy the gush of air.
Opening Hours: By appointment
Address: 872 Chaussee de Waterloo Uccle, Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 375 34 08
- Rock Climbing
Rock climbing whether outdoors or indoors is a great way of having fun as well as exercising and improving your stamina. For those who want to stay in touch with nature, there are a number of climbing routes with different levels of difficulty, in and around Brussels. For those who are inexperienced there is the New Rock complex which has several indoor climbing gyms.
New Rock
Address: Chaussée de Watermael 136, 1160 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 675 17 60
Website: New Rock
- Go-Karting
This is another of Brussels’ great activities on offer. This is particularly enjoyed by children, but even adults who are young at heart enjoy the thrill of racing around a track.
City Cart
This is an indoor track which is about 1km long. The centre is open only for adults during the week and children can access the track on the weekends between 9am and 2pm. Situated near the Forest railway station making it easily accessible, it is also open till 11pm so you can even make a night of it!
Address: 5A Square emile des Grees du Lou, Forest, Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 02 323 36 96
- Water Sports
Water babies will surely find canoeing or kayaking irresistible and with guided lessons available, each and everyone will like to try it at least once. Training sessions mostly happen on the outdoors of Brussels on the rivers of Ambleve, Ourthe, Semois and the Lesse.
Les Kayaks de l'Ourthe
Address: River Ourthe, Rue de l’Eglise, 35, 6980 La Roche-en-Ardennes, Belgium
Tel: +32 8 436 87 12
Fax: +32 8 436 87 13
Website: Les Kayaks de l'Ourthe
- Adventure Parks
Océade Water Park is one of Brussels’s most famous family attractions and is situated on the outskirts of the city at Heysel. Even if it is a little far from the city centre, it is still well connected by public transport. The water park encompasses various water slides, swimming pools, as well as a bar and restaurant. The water park also arranges birthday parties with fun themes which children will surely love.
Opening Hours: Wednesday to Friday 10 am to 6 pm, weekends, school and public holidays 10 am to 9 pm, Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Address: Voetbal en Kampioenschapslaan 3 (near Houba de Strooperlaan), 1020, Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 2 478 43 20
Fax: +32 2 478 00 90
Website: Océade Water Park
- Golf
The green outskirts of Brussels offer several courses for the golf enthusiasts –
Royal Golf Club of Belgium – one of the best courses of the region.
Tel: +32 02 767 58 01
Brabantse Golf Club – one of the cheap and cheerful courses.
Tel: +32 02 751 82 05
Brussels Golf Club Academy, including a training centre – one of the best courses for beginners.
Tel: +32 02 672 22 22
