As of Wednesday, May 15, 2024, more than half (16) of the 26 sites along rivers and water bodies were open. This list was completed on Saturday, June 15th with new openings. Explore the list by province using our interactive map.
Walloon Brabant swimming area
- The beach Renipont In Lasnes (🧪 bathing water quality 2023: good)
Swimming areas in the province of Liège
- Recht ponds In Saint-Vith (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: excellent)
- Lake Robertville In Waimes (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: excellent)
Swimming areas in the province of Namur
- Lake From bamboo is Fosses-la-Ville (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: excellent)
- La Semois at member at Vresse-sur-Semois (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
- Semois in Alle-sur-Semois Vresse-sur-Semois (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
- Semoid in Vresse-sur-Semois (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
- Lesse Pont-à-Lesse (🧪 Bathing water quality in 2023: adequate)
- In Lesse Houyet (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
Bathing places in the province of Luxembourg
- Semois in China (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
- La Semois at Lacuisine in Florenville (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
- Semois in Herbeumont (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
- Semois in Bouillon In Pont de la Poulie (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
- Semois in Bouillon at the Pont de France (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
- Lake Chérapont Gouvys (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: excellent)
- Ourthe Maboges In La Roche-en-Ardenne (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: excellent)
- Lake Neufchâteau (🧪 Bathing water quality in 2023: sufficient)
- in Ourthe Hotton (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
Swimming areas in the province of Hainaut
- Lake Claire-Fontaine In Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont (🧪 bathing water quality in 2023: good)
- Lake Plate-Taille Froidchapelles (🧪 bathing water quality 2023: excellent): opening 15.06.
3 sites will open later in the season
However, for the 3 bodies of water that require certified lifeguards to ensure safety, the season is slightly shorter.
It is:
- Work center at Lake Bütgenbachthe beach Venntastic Beach (🧪 Bathing water quality 2023: excellent): opens 01.07
- Saint-Léger Sports Center at Lake Conchibois (🧪 Bathing water quality 2023: excellent): opens 01.07
- Libramont Sports Center (🧪 Bathing water quality 2023: excellent): opens 01.08
Website… and our interactive map to find 26 swimming spots
For information on swimming spots and information on water quality, see the list on Wallonia’s official website. Based on the information available this Tuesday, we created the interactive map below:
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The Walloon public service SPW would like to emphasize that quality control is carried out regularly throughout the bathing season.
It should be noted that swimming areas may exceptionally be temporarily closed, particularly during heavy storms that cause sewage to overflow into rivers, or when swimming pools contain blue-green algae (commonly known as cyanobacteria). .
The Walloon administration warns against unofficial swimming spots that may be suitable for swimming but do not have constant monitoring of microbiological quality, which could lead to problems such as gastroenteritis. In addition, certain places, such as old quarries, pose a risk to the safety of swimmers. Therefore, it is recommended to swim only in the official areas listed in the list.
Some tips for enjoying swimming areas safely
To be completely safe, follow these tips from SPW: Avoid drinking alcohol, wet your neck before swimming, and avoid sudden dives, especially after long exposure to the sun, to avoid the risk of submersion, which can lead to unconsciousness. in water and may drown.