The Experience

At Walden, you boulder on impressive climbing walls, modern holds, and an endless variety of routes, all within a beautiful historic building. Where else can you climb alongside large windows bathed in daylight, with the towers of Ghent in the background?

You climb in a quiet, clean gym with an advanced ventilation and filtration system that continuously provides fresh, filtered air. Thanks to the powerful air conditioning, the gym remains pleasantly cool even during heatwaves. This ensures you always exercise in a comfortable and healthy indoor climate.

Thanks to its spacious layout, Walden never feels cramped. During the day, you often climb in peace and quiet, while evenings and weekends create a cozy atmosphere without compromising on comfort. We choose quality over quick profits: never too crowded, but plenty of space to climb exactly the way you want.

Routes & quality

Since opening, everything at Walden has revolved around a strong climbing experience. Every week, new boulders appear on the wall, set by professional and experienced route setters.

We use holds from top brands, ensuring the routes are not only great to climb but also inspiring. You will climb among more than 200 routes for all levels, from absolute beginners to strong competition climbers. This keeps every session varied.

Training

Anyone looking for targeted training will find everything under one roof at Walden. Our extensive fitness area, XXL spray wall, and state-of-the-art Kilter Board offer endless possibilities to get stronger.

On the Kilter Board, you can adjust the incline and choose from thousands of routes created by climbers from all over the world, or create new ones yourself. Ideal for further developing technique, power, and finger strength.

Bar & community

After climbing, you can relax and unwind in our cosy bar overlooking the climbing hall. It is the perfect place to have a drink together, catch up, and meet new people.