Olympic swimming center Wezenberg (solo trip)
How Solo-Friendly is Olympic swimming center Wezenberg?
What makes it 84% Solo-Friendly: The Olympic-size lanes, long opening hours, fitness clubs, and lockers make it easy for one traveler to train seriously or casually without needing extra support.
Positives:
- Long opening hours: Weekly 7 AM–9:30 PM allows flexible timing for early or evening swims.
- Easy transport: Tram and bus stops are within 5 minutes’ walk; a cycle rack is onsite.
Challenges:
- No cash accepted: You must pay entry by card or smartphone apps only.
- Limited street parking: Only 16 spaces available; street fees apply—arrive early or use public transport.
What is Olympic swimming center Wezenberg?
- An Olympic-size swimming centre in Antwerp, featuring an eight-lane 50-metre main pool and a 20×17-metre instruction pool
- A municipal sports complex managed by Sporting A Antwerpen, equipped with competition-grade timing systems, starting blocks, and coach observation facilities
- A mid-20th-century functionalist structure enhanced through recent renovations to support high-performance training, club activities, and swim meets
What is so special about Olympic swimming center Wezenberg for solo trip?
- Swim uninterrupted laps in an Olympic-size pool.
- Join local clubs for structured training and taster sessions.
- Improve technique with SwimAnalytics video feedback.
- Flexible hours and easy transport for solo schedules.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: This allows time for warm-up, lap swimming, and optional club or taster sessions without rushing.
Solo-Friendly Activities in Olympic swimming center Wezenberg
Lap swimming in the Olympic pool:
Use the 50 m, 8-lane pool during public hours for fitness or relaxation.
Tip: Swim weekdays 7–9:30 AM or weekends 8 AM–1 PM. Buy entry online to skip queues.
Club swim training session:
Join Atriac triathlon or Kannet masters for coached lane training.
Tip: Reserve your drop-in by phone at least 24 hours in advance to secure a lane.
Underwater hockey or water polo taster:
Try a 30–60 minute practice with local clubs for a €5 trial fee.
Tip: Check Sporting A site weekly schedule and arrive 10 minutes early.
SwimAnalytics video-feedback:
Book a session to get high-speed video analysis of your stroke.
Tip: Email the Flemish Swimming Federation to book at least 48 hours ahead.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Olympic swimming center Wezenberg
- Buy multi-visit ticket: Save up to 20% on regular lap swimming if you plan multiple visits.
- Bring your own gear: Pack goggles and a swim cap to speed up entry and avoid rentals.
Reviews of Olympic swimming center Wezenberg
georgiaelle
A bit crowded, but with plenty of lanes...I only wish the hair dryers were a bit stronger — excellent for saving energy, but not ideal when you have long hair. Otherwise, a great place for a solid swim.
Barbara Kaminska
Great swimming pool, but it gets extremely busy. I feel lucky when there are fewer than seven swimmers per lane. Many swimmers lack any basic courtesy and common sense, e.g., fast freestyle swimmers enter the lane where everyone else is doing breaststroke and vice versa. Towards the end of the day, bathrooms tend to be quite dirty. I think most of the problems with the pool would be fixed if users...
Guy Keymolen
The infrastructure has improved a lot. The water temperature is perfect now. Staff is friendly and helpful. When on vacation in Antwerp i love doing my swim workout here.
Alessandro Cella
Nice place, a bit too many people (avg 4 swimmers each lane). On Sundays both pools are available. It would be nice if on weekends they followed the full time schedule I.o. Closing at 13:00
Zabojeva Anna
Its a very good sport complex with classes for every age, gym and All-you-can-eat restaurant at the back of the building. Price for adults for swim is 4€/h (6€ for non resident)
When is the best time to visit Olympic swimming center Wezenberg (Antwerp, Belgium)?
Look for Friday “sfeerzwemmen” theme nights in autumn and winter with dimmed lights and music.
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Typical Budget for Solo Traveler (1 Adult)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Pool entry (non-resident) | EUR 7.5 |
| Club trial session | EUR 5 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 12.5 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: Desguinlei 17/19, 2018 Antwerpen, Belgium
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