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Are you coming to the Blaarmeersen beach?

 

Depending on the weather forecast, the swimming season will start on Friday 1 May.
During the early season, the beach area is supervised on weekdays from 1 pm to 7 pm and at weekends from 11 am to 7 pm*.
From June 22st to August 31st, this is daily from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Swimming is only permitted when the green flag is raised.
Outside of these hours, the beach and sunbathing area are freely accessible, but swimming is prohibited.

*PLEASE NOTE: on hot days (26°C and above), we may choose to remain open until 8 pm.

 

Free open water swimming takes place only in June, July, August, and September on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
There are 2 lifeguards on duty, and reservations are not required. In exceptional weather conditions such as thunderstorms, the event may be canceled.

 

Ghent resident, under 12, or student in Ghent?

No reservation required.
Make sure to bring your ID card (from age 12).
Tip: Check the crowd meter beforehand!

 

Not from Ghent or over 12?

Reserve your ticket for 1 euro until 9:00 AM on the day itself.
From 9:00 AM, the price is 5 euros, online or on-site.

Reserve your tickets here.

 

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