Sports

On holiday in Mechelen and want to turn it into a sporty stay? Mechelen has an extensive sports infrastructure. Swimming, jogging, squash or tennis: in Mechelen you can do it all at a reasonable price! Discover the many sports the city has on offer.
Sportsmen are definitely in the right place in De Nekker! The extensive sports infrastructure means practically any sport is possible. There are both various sports halls and outside pitches and what is more, De Nekker has a lake no smaller than 30 hectares, where you can swim, surf, kayak, dive and fish to your heart's content. There are facilities outside for football, tennis and even skating. Inside it is possible to play squash or table tennis.
Provinciaal Sport- en Recreatiedomein De Nekker
Nekkerspoel-Borcht 19
2800 Mechelen
T +32 15 56 01 43
E sport@denekker.be
W www.provant.be/vrije_tijd/domeinen/de_nekker/sport/
Fancy a refreshing dip? Then the Geerdegemvaart swimming pool in Mechelen is the place to be. The swimming pool has a large pool with diving board, a smaller pool with a slide and a teaching pool with a smaller slide. There is a large playground for the kids and you can even skeeler behind the pool. Guaranteed to be fun!
Zwembad Geerdegemvaart
Leliestraat 32
2800 Mechelen
T +32 15 41 77 44
E zwembad@sportactiefmechelen.be
You can play squash to your heart's content at the IHAM Sports hall! Outside you will also find petanque courts, beach volleyball courts and a small playground.
Sporthal IHAM
Bautersemstraat 57
2800 Mechelen
T +32 15 43 20 74
E info@sportactiefmechelen.be
De Wijnvelden Golf Club's mission is to make golf accessible to everyone. Would you like to discover golf or are you looking for extensive practice facilities near Mechelen? In this club you'll discover a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with the perfect setting.
Golfclub De Wijnvelden
Bergstraat 74
2861 Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-Waver
T +32 15 63 03 64
E info@golfclubdewijnvelden.be
W www.golfclubdewijnvelden.be
You can waterski on Battenbroek lake from Mechelen's waterski club. You can go twice without becoming a member!
Mechelse Waterski Klub vzw
Battenbroek 1
2800 Mechelen
M +32 476 23 59 48
E hugo@mwk.be
W www.mwk.be
You can windsurf, sail or fish on the Eglegem lake. The lake is open every day during the summer months. Non-members are welcome to windsurf, provided they have some experience!
Windsurfclub Alleman vzw
Eglegemvijver
Eglegemweg
2811 Hombeek
M +32 476 73 11 77
E info@wsc-alleman.be
W www.wsc-alleman.be