Sportoase (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Sportoase?
What makes it 70% Baby-Friendly: Baby-swim classes and shallow toddler area welcome infants 6 m+; family cubicles help changing, but no confirmed nursing room, so parents must plan feeds and breaks.
Positives:
- Year-round comfort: Climate-controlled pools keep water at around 30°C, ideal for babies.
- Private care space: Family cubicles offer privacy for feeding, diaper changes, and naps.
Challenges:
- No dedicated nursing room: No separate breastfeeding area; use family cubicles for privacy.
- Booking required: Baby swim and mom classes need advance registration online.
What is Sportoase?
- A network of sports and wellness complexes in Antwerp combining aquatic, fitness, sauna, and ice-skating facilities
- Two flagship sites—Groot Schijn in Deurne and Veldstraat in the city center—each equipped with Olympic-length pools, cardio and strength studios, and group-class halls
- Contemporary architecture and functional design united under one roof to support competitive training, group programs, and wellness services
What is so special about Sportoase for with baby?
- Structured baby swim classes boost development and bonding.
- Safe shallow play zone designed for little explorers.
- Private family cubicles simplify baby care and feeding.
- Indoor pools stay warm and comfortable year-round.
- Optional mom classes add gentle postnatal exercise.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time for a baby swim lesson and free play without tiring little ones.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Sportoase
Baby swim class (Babyzwemmen):
Attend parent-and-baby water lessons from 6 months old at Groot Schijn or Veldstraat.
Tip: Register online early; bring a swim diaper and towel for your baby.
Shallow baby play zone:
Explore the safe, shallow spray and splash area in Groot Schijn’s Fun-zone.
Tip: Bring water-safe toys to keep your baby engaged.
Family changing cubicles:
Use private changing rooms for feeding, diaper changes, and a quiet rest.
Tip: Bring a €2 coin for lockers; it’s refundable when you return the key.
Mom-and-baby class:
Join gentle yoga or Pilates at Veldstraat after your swim.
Tip: Book classes online in advance and pack a lightweight yoga mat.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Sportoase
- Visit midweek morning: Come early on weekdays to avoid peak crowds and have quieter pools.
- Pack light: Bring only essentials in a small bag to fit locker space.
Reviews of Sportoase
Meghi Dibra
Wonderful and beautiful Art Deco bath house! There is also a swimming pool and hammam. Last but not least you will be in the very good and kind hands of the staff. Especially Wali, greeting you with a big smile each and every time.
Lucy Cross
This was amazing - €15 for 2.5 hours in the badenhuis with multiple different spa pools, and the small swimming pool was perfect for some laid back swimming, and very refreshing - the perfect temperature! Everything seemed perfectly clean, and there were very good showers - would absolutely recommend!
Shawlin lin
Very outdated place and small. staff is nice but I wish I was told more about how it works. So you must take your shoes off before entering the lockers and you walk all this wet path by the pool and open showers, women and men mix, pool was very crowded when I came (4pm) and I was shocked that if I want to swim I needed to share a line with 2 or 3 people. The wellness area feels and smells not cle...
St. Aäron
Good swimming pool with a nice length of 33m instead of the usual 25m. Beautiful building as well. Gets very crowded around 18h with clubs coming to train, so come early if you can and want to do some proper lengths in relative peace.
Geert Loosveld
This sublime Art Deco 1933 indoor swimming pool 33m annex public baths by Ir Algoet & E Van Averbeke is the first to be built in the Antwerp region. The glassworks are great and details are respectfully restored. Open to public & schools for swimming & (private) bathing only. Democratic prices. Warm welcoming staff. Not to be confused with the event location/brasserie in the same building
When is the best time to visit Sportoase (Antwerp, Belgium)?
Indoor pools are climate controlled year-round. Expect larger crowds on weekend afternoons and Belgian school holidays.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 2 adult recreational tickets | EUR 27.4 |
| Baby swim class cycle | EUR 105 |
| Locker deposit | EUR 2 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 134.4 |
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: Veldstraat 83, 2060 Antwerpen, Belgium
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