Active Pursuits in Brussels

Bowling -- The top bowling alley (with a laser-games facility, Q-Zar) is Bowling Crosly, boulevard de l’Empereur 36 (tel 02/512-0874; www.crosly.be).

Horseback Riding -- In the south of Brussels, both the Bois de la Cambre and the Forêt de Soignes are great places for riding. Contact Centre Equestre de la Cambre, chaussée de Waterloo 872 (tel 02/375-3408; https://manege-lacambre.be); and Royal Etrier Belge, champ du Vert Chasseur 19 (tel 02/374-6344; www.royaletrierbelge.be).

Ice-Skating -- There’s ice-skating from September to May at Poseidon, avenue des Vaillants 4 (tel 02/762-1633; www.ijsbaanposeidon.be).

Soccer -- The top local soccer club is RSC Anderlecht, avenue Théo Verbeeck 2 (tel 02/522-1539; www.rsca.be). During Continental tournaments, crack European soccer squads can often be seen in action at the stadium in Anderlecht.

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