Blancherie Pool in Delémont: the great family swimming experience in the heart of the Jura
Want a day of splashing around with family in Delémont? The Piscine de la Blancherie combines a large outdoor pool, a wading pool for the little ones, and a covered area open out of season. Enough to keep up the laps, dives, and laughter in the Jura capital, come rain or shine.
La Blancherie, the great aquatic meeting place of Delémont
Just a stone's throw from the old town of Delémont, the Blancherie Sports Center houses one of the most beautiful swimming pools in the Jura canton. In summer, we spread out on the lawns around a huge 50-meter outdoor pool, while the children splash in their dedicated area. For the rest of the year, the indoor space takes over to continue swimming in warmth. This is the address that Delémont families pass down from generation to generation, simple, generous, and designed for all ages.
What your children will discover
La Blancherie is primarily about space, lots of space. The youngest have their paddling pool with water games, where they can play safely while you keep a watchful eye from the lawn. Children learning to swim benefit from a shallow learning pool, perfect for building confidence. And the older ones, those who fear nothing, rush to the slide and diving boards (1 and 3 meters) above the pit. Between swims, there are also opportunities to play beach volleyball and let off steam on the playgrounds.
What to do there and the atmosphere on site
In the beautiful season, we arrive early, lay down our towel on the grass, and spend the day there. The children alternate between the slide, swimming laps, and snacks; parents switch between swimming and lounging in the shade. The atmosphere is family-friendly and relaxed, very local, far from the crowded large water parks. Outside of summer, we move to the indoor pool: a calmer setting, ideal for peaceful swimming sessions with the children, sheltered from the Jura weather. In both cases, the spirit remains the same: we take our time, we enjoy, we come back.
Before you go
- Recommended age: for everyone, from babies (paddling pool) to teens (slide, diving boards).
- Duration: one to two hours for a session, easily half a day or a full day in summer.
- Price: paid entries, with reduced rates for children and family subscriptions; rates to be confirmed on the official website before your visit.
- Reservation: no reservation required, entry is free during opening hours.
- Accessibility for strollers/PRM: flat site, wheelchair access, adapted changing rooms, and water entry system.
- Transport: in Delémont, close to the CFF train station and served by local buses; parking on site.
- What to bring: swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, cap, and a picnic for long summer days.
- Ideal season: mid-summer for the outdoors; autumn, winter, and spring for the indoor pool.
Parent tips
- Arrive early in the morning on nice days to secure a shady spot on the lawn.
- Locate the paddling pool upon entry and settle nearby if you have little ones.
- Bring snacks: with a large site like this, you can easily stay for several hours.
- Slip in arm bands or a pool noodle for children who are still not comfortable in the deep pool.
- In case of unpredictable weather, check if the indoor pool is open: it saves many rainy weekends.
Useful information
- Address: Blancherie Sports Center, Rue de la Blancherie 4, 2800 Delémont.
- Official website: delemont.ch (Swimming section).
- Hours: variable depending on the season and the opening of the outdoor or indoor pool; check the official website before leaving.
- Access: close to the Delémont CFF train station, local buses, and parking on site.
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Why we recommend it
Because it is the ultimate family pool: large enough for everyone to find happiness, from babies discovering water to teens diving off the diving board, and open all year round thanks to its indoor pool. A classic in the Jura that checks all the boxes for a great family day.
In two words
The Blancherie Pool is the great family swimming spot in Delémont: outdoor in summer, indoor pool the rest of the year, and space for all ages.
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Location
Delémont
Jura
Centre sportif de la Blancherie, Rue de la Blancherie 4, 2800 Delémont
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