Activities nearby

Thanks to its ideal location, centrally situated in nature and woodland, next to an ultra-modern sports complex and a stone's throw from the city of Aalst, JVC Schotte offers a unique mix of sports, nature and cultural activities.

Climbing on the iconic chimney of the former Schotte factory.

Sport

Next to JVC Schotte lies the modern Schotte sports complex with a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports halls, fitness and athletics facilities. More info and details on request from our partners:

Culture in Aalst: visiting the belfry or St Martin's Church is well worth it!

Culture

The city of Aalst is a stone's throw from JVC Schotte and offers many organised activities. City walks, cycling tours, gastronomic discoveries, museums, exhibitions, workshops, cultural centre De Werf, visit to the carnival halls, etc.

More info and details on request from our partners:

Walk in the Gerstjens or Osbroek nature reserves, right next to youth accommodation centre Schotte.

Nature

Discover the fauna and flora of the Gerstjens and Osbroek nature reserves, Aalst City Park, Heuvelbos and Somergembos. Nearby there are many walking and cycling tours, organised nature explorations, boat trips and stargazing opportunities. For all these activities we rely on the following partners:

At a restaurant or café in the city of Aalst

Food and drink