Dive into summer with this overview of outdoor water activities in Belgium, with suggestions on where to swim, paddle, canoe, kayak, or just relax by the water.
Welcome to my guide to outdoor water activities in Belgium. These include swimming, paddling, canoeing, kayaking, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned water enthusiast or a curious beginner, here is a list of outdoor water activities in Belgium that will hopefully quench your thirst for aquatic excitement.
From serene provincial domains with tranquil ponds perfect for paddling, to expansive lakes that beckon kayakers and swimmers alike, this guide covers locations in every Belgian province. Each location comes with a direct link to its website, ensuring you have all the information you need at your fingertips. I recommend checking the specific opening times and pricing details for your chosen location.
I hope this guide helps you discover new places to enjoy water activities and create unforgettable summer memories with your loved ones. Dive in, explore, and most importantly, have fun!
Happy splashing!
Antwerp province
- ANTWERP: Water and playground, Park Spoor Noord
- ANTWERP: Outdoor swimming De Molen
- BALEN: Outdoor swimming & playground Keiheuvel
- BOOM: Provincial domain De Schorre
- BORNEM: Recreation center Breeven
- DEURNE: Open air pool, Boekenberg Park
- HERENTALS: Water park & activities Hidrodoe
- HOOGSTRATEN: Recreational domain De Mosten
- LILLE: Outdoor swimming, sports & playground Lilse Bergen
- MECHELEN: Outdoor swimming & playground De Nekker
- MECHELEN: Keer Dock canal swimming zone
- MOL: Provincial domain Zilvermeer
East Flanders province
- BEVEREN: Water park LAGO Beveren De Meerminnen
- DEINZE: Outdoor river swimming, Vosselare Put
- DENDERMONDE: Paddling & kayaking Denderkajak
- DENDERMONDE: Paddling & kayaking Venga
- GENT: Outdoor swimming & playground Blaarmeersen
- GENT: Kayaks Korenlei
- GERAARDSBERGEN: Outdoor swimming & playground De Gavers
- SINT-NIKLAAS: Outdoor swimming & playground De Ster
- WETTEREN: Outdoor swimming De Warande
Flemish Brabant province
- BERTEM: Water sports, Dijle Floats
- DIEST: Provincial domain Halve Maan
- HOFSTADE: Provincial domain Hofstade
- HOFSTADE: Foudoo Water Park
- KORBEEK-DIJLE: Canoeing on the Dijle, The Shelter
- LEUVEN: Provincial domain Kessel-Lo
- LEUVEN: Canoeing, Leuven Floats
Limburg province
- BERINGEN: Playground and summer swimming Paalse Plas
- BERINGEN: Paddling pool, De Watersnip
- HASSELT: Outdoor swimming Kapermolen
- KINROOI: Outdoor swimming & beach De Steenberg
- LANAKEN: Outdoor swimming Recreation Park Jocomo
- WELLEN: Outdoor swimming Maupertus
West Flanders province
- BEERNEM: Outdoor sports De Kijkuit
- BRUGES: Coupure canal swimming zone
- HARELBEKE: Provincial domain De Gavers
- IZEGEM: Outdoor swimming De Krekel
- KORTRIJK: Outdoor swimming pool Lago
- MIDDELKERKE: Kayaking through the polders
- WEVELGEM: Foudoo Water Park
Brabant Wallon province
- LASNE: Outdoor swimming, Renipont Plage
- OTTIGNIES: Provincial domain du Bois des Rêves
Hainaut province
- BOUSSU-LEZ-WALCOURT: Activity center Le Crocodile Rouge
- CHAPELLE-LEZ-HERLAIMONT: Domaine de Claire-Fontaine
- CHARLEROI: Charleroi-Les-Bains outdoor swimming
- FROIDCHAPPELLE: Aquacenter Water Park
- MONS: Open air swimming & activities, Le domaine de Claire-Fontaine
- VIRELLES: Virelles Aquascope
Liège province
- BUTGENBACH: Various sports, Lac de Bütgenbach Center Wörriken
- CLAVIER: La piscine d’Ocquier, open air swimming
- HAMOIR: Adventure activities The Outsider Ardennes
- ROBERTVILLE: Water sports, Lac de Robertville
- SOUMAGNE: Provincial domain Wégimont
Luxembourg province
- BOUILLON, HERBEUMONT, CHINY: Bathing in the River Semois
- FLORENVILLE: Lacuisine Beach
- HERBEUMONT: Nawès beach
- LA ROCHE-EN-ARDENNE: Maboge Beach
- NEUFCHATEAU: Neufchâteau Lake
Namur province
- ALLE-SUR-SEMOIS: Kayaks La Vanne
- CHEVETOGNE: Valery Cousin Provincial domain
- FOSSES-LA-VILLE: Bambois Lake
- YVOIR: Water activities and playpark L’île d’Yvoir
Brussels
- ANDERLECHT: FLOW outdoor swimming
Other suggestions?
I hope you find this list of outdoor water activities in Belgium useful. If I have missed something that you would like to add, or see something in the list that has closed down, please let me know below or by email. Thanks!
Where to stay by the water in Belgium
Here are some recommended accommodations in Belgium that combine an outdoor water activity:
- Aqualodge Hôtel Insolite in Ermeton-sur-Biert: Luxury chalets actually situated above the water, in a beautiful quiet landscape.
- Chalet Chocolat in Geel: Wake up with the ducks, geese and swans and enjoy a tranquil view over the water.
- Boat Hotel de Barge in Bruges: A quirky hotel with views of the canal, barges and the surrounding countryside, while located near to the town centre.
- Taos B&B in Vresse-sur-Semois: As its name suggests, the River Semois is at the bottom of the garden of this delightful B&B.
- Golden Lakes Village in Boussu-lez-Walcourt: Chalets with views over the lake, and plenty of activities for children.
Of course there are many other opportunities for waterside overnights in Belgium. Use this link to discover some more:
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Nice overview!
Lots of places for fun in the sun and the water.