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Gandavum*, where the Lys flows into the Scheldt. Or where you slide gracefully into the water? In Ghent, you can not only go to the indoor swimming pools for a refreshing session of swimming laps, but you can also go to a number of beautiful outdoor locations.  

*Did you know that the name ‘Ghent’ is derived from the Latin word for mouth? 

Inspiration

  • 8 places to cool down in Ghent

    Lovely refreshing summer tips
    places to cool down in Ghent
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  • Splish splash: swimming in Ghent

    A refreshing dip in the indoor or outdoor pools
    Kinderen aan het zwemmen aan de Blaarmeersen tijdens de zomer
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  • Tips for rainy days

    A spot of rain can’t spoil the fun
    People with umbrellas
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Point of Interest

  • Blaarmeersen sports and recreation

    Leisure, sport and nature outside Ghent centre
    People on the beach at Blaarmeersen
    Parks and green spaces
  • LAGO Ghent Rozebroeken: go for it!

    Fun in the water guaranteed
    Families in the outdoor pool
    Parks and green spaces
  • Rooigem swimming pool

    Water fun for everyone
    Rooigem swimming pool Gent
    Sport and recreation
  • Strop swimming pool

    Swimming paradise for all ages
    Strop swimming pool
    Sport and recreation
  • Van Eyck swimming pool

    Swim in an art-deco interior
    Van Eyck swimming pool
    Monuments and buildings

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