Jeugdverblijfcentrum Schotte

Youth centre Schotte is a type C youth hostel with 55 beds, set among greenery within walking distance of the city of Aalst. It is close to the city centre, next to the city park and the Gerstjens, and on the same site as the ultramodern Schotte sports complex. It suits youth and language camps, sports courses, outdoor school trips, weekends, care holidays and schools. There are 4 dormitories with an average of 12 people each. There is also a separate room for group leaders with 2 beds and another with 4 beds and a private bathroom. The hostel has a fully equipped self-catering kitchen with cookware, a spacious dining hall, 3 day rooms and an enclosed terrace. Full board catering is available. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, with a lift in the building. Around the hostel, on the same site, you'll find a high-ropes course, a trampoline park, kayaking on the river Dender, wall climbing, laser tag, stand-up paddling, raft building and archery tag. You can walk or play in one of the two nature reserves next to the youth centre. The city of Aalst itself also offers plenty to do, from guided walks and free museums to pottery and ceramics. Right next to JVC Schotte is the modern Schotte sports complex, with indoor and outdoor sports halls and fitness and athletics facilities. Erembodegem train station is 750 m away and Aalst station 2.5 km. There is a bus stop right outside, ample bicycle parking and a large free parking area next to the building.