Jumping Mechelen will take place in the Nekkerhal in Mechelen.
Plattebeekstraat 1, 2800 Mechelen
So that you can fully enjoy your visit to Jumping Mechelen, here is some practical information.
Read on to discover everything about your visit to the Nekkerhal, including parking options, food and drinks, first aid, safety rules, information for wheelchair users, and more.
Coming from Antwerp to the Nekkerhal
Coming from Brussels to the Nekkerhal
Coming from directionAntwerp of Brussels to the public parking Domein Sport Vlaanderen Hofstade
You may park at the parking at the domain Sport Vlaanderen Hofstade in Hofstade (Price: 10€). We provide a free shuttle bus service between the car park and The Nekkerhal. The shuttle service is available in the morning 1 hour before the start of the programme until 3am (the last bus from The Nekkerhal).
Coming from Antwerp to the Nekkerhal
Coming from Brussels to the Nekkerhal
Coming from directAntwerp or Brussels to the public parking ‘domein Sport Vlaanderen Hofstade’
You may parkt at the parking of the domain Sport Vlaanderen Hofstade (Price: 10€). We provide a free shuttle bus service between the car park and The Nekkerhal. The shuttle service is available in the morning 1 hour before the start of the programme until 3am (the last bus from The Nekkerhal).
De Nekkerhal is very close to the station Mechelen Nekkerspoel.
There is a 15 minute walk to the Nekerhal via the Jagerspad. Leave the train station via the back side (spoor 6). Outside, turn right and cross the street at the bus stop. Cross the small square. In the turn make a right and walk along the Dijle, a quiet walk along the water. Keep walking under the bridge and go left at the bicycle junction 57. No you are at the Movies UGC. A bit further you see the Parking of the Nekkerhal, cross at the traffic light and you will arrive at our main entrance.
Take the bus at the station of Mechelen until Bleekstraat stop Weidestraat.
A 15 minute walk until the Nekkerhal.
Those busnumbers are driving passed the Nekkerhal: 1, 5, 500, 560 en 686.
Coming from Antwerp to the Nekkerhal
Coming from Brussels to the Nekkerhal
Spectators may park at the public parking domein Sport Vlaanderen Hofstade.
Follow the signs “Parking Publiek” from the ring of Mechelen or the E19 exit Zemst/Hofstade.
For a Parkingticket you will pay 10€ per car the entire day.
We provide,free of charge, shuttle service from the Parking to the Nekkerhal and back.
The shuttle service is operational from 1h before the start of the programme to 03 am in the morning (last bus leaving from the Nekkerhal).
Very limited parking space is available at the main entrance of the Nekkerhal for guests in possession of a P-Special.
Follow the signs “Parking Special”.
VIP
Our guests with a VIP-Parkingsticker can park in the fire station located at the right hand side of the entrance of the Nekkerhal On presentation of this VIP Parking sticker, you can park in the reserved spaces. Follow the signs “Parking VIP”.
If the car park is full, visitors will be referred to our public car park in Hofstade where they can park on presentation of their VIP Parking sticker and be taken back and forth to the Nekkerhal free of charge until 3am with our shuttle service.
Dreamseats (26/12) CERA partners can park free of charge with their Dreamseat ticket 26/12 at our VIP parking located in the fire station until 18h00. Follow the signs “Parking VIP”.
Follow the signs “Public-Parking” from the ring of Mechelen or via the.E19exit Zemst/Hofstade
Parking is provided at Sport Vlaanderen Domein in Hofstade . Follow the signs “Parking Publiek” from the ring of Mechelen or via the.E19exit Zemst/Hofstade. Park for free by presenting your P-Business. If you do not have a parking card, parking is €10/car for the entire day. We provide a free shuttle bus service between the Public Car park and the Nekkerhal.
The shuttle service is available in the morning 1 hour before the start of the programme until 3 am (the last bus from the Nekkerhal).
Holders of a parking sticker “P-Expo” may park at the parking of the St Jansschool, located behind the fire station (400m from the main entrance of Jumping Mechelen). Follow the signs “Parking Expo & Crew”.
If this parking lot is full, you will be directed to our next parking lot located on Lakenmakerstraat (next to house #341).
Holders of a parking sticker “P-Crew” can park in the parking lot of the St Jansschool located behind the fire station (400m from the main entrance of Jumping Mechelen). Follow the signs “Parking Expo & Crew”.
If this parking lot is full, you will be directed to our next parking lot located on Lakenmakerstraat (next to house #341).
Guests with a parking sticker “P-Hal” can park along the Nekkerhal. Those parking places are very limited.
Follow the signs “Parking Hal”.
Wheelchair users may park on along the Nekkerhal and will be referred by our parking attendants to our “Parking Special”.
Disabled persons without wheelchairs will be referred to the VIP-Parking located in the fire station, where they can then park on presentation of their disabled card. Follow the signs “Parking VIP”.
Participants with a horsebox or car with trailer in possession of a ‘P-sticker Lorries’ can park at the Nekkerhal near the international stables. Follow the signs “P Lorries”.
These parking passes can be requested by all our national participants here: parkingpasses.
Once the application has been approved, your parking stickers will be sent by post. All applications must be received by Monday 12 December.
The visitors can parking at Parking Sport Vlaanderen domein in Hofstade. Follow the signs “Parking Publiek” from the ring of Mechelen or the E19 exit Zemst/Hofstade. For a Parkingticket you will pay 10€ per car the entire day.
We provide,free shuttle service between the public Parking an the Nekkerhal. The shuttle service is operational from 1h before the start of the programme to 03 am in the morning (last bus leaving from the Nekkerhal).
Dogs
Honden are not allowed in the Nekkerhal.
Food and drinks
Food and drink stands can be found at various places around the hall. For lunch or dinner, you can visit the JM Skybar at the main entrance and the Brasserie Pomme d’Api in the middle of the 1st floor. .
Cashless Event
Jumping Mechelen has chosen the cashless payment method because it is fast and safe. You can buy a JM payment card at the manned charging points or the vending machines, this can be done with cash, debit- or credit card. There is a one time activation cost of 2€/card. If desired, the card can be recharged free of charge at one of our charging points, at the machines, or via the StarNet app.
You can reclaim the unused balance on the payment card after the event via our website . This service will be available 10 to 25 January 2023. After processing the data, the balance will be refunded by 7th February 2023.
If you would like an invoice for the consumption after the event, you can request this by means of the application form. You can obtain this document by e-mail via cashless@jumping-mechelen.com or at the manned charging point in the VIP lounge or via this form.
Download form ‘Cashless event’
Our Cateringpartners
Gourmet Invent : VIP and brasserie Pomme d’Api (Contact : Bart Vandemoortele – +32 (0)475 94 91 11 – bart.vandemoortele@gourmetinvent.be)
RISC: Business Seats – BS Café – JM Skybar (Contact: Ulla & Ricardo Sola – +32 (0)477 57 64 16 – ulla.sola@gmail.com)
Nikki Club: Centaal 1e verdiep (Nick Van Belle – +32 (0)475 42 21 88 – nickvanbelle@nikkiclub.be)
FIRST AID
The Red Cross and a doctor are present in the Nekkerhal at all times, ready for small and large injuries, illness & ailments! Ready for small and large concerns!
Cloakroom
There is a large checkroom at the main entrance where you can enter from the opening until a maximum of 30 minutes after the program ends, 2€/day. .
Wheelchair users
For wheelchair users we have provided a special platform. The wheelchair user must purchase a ticket and the companion receives a free ticket. A special Parking for wheelchair users is provided at the main entrance of the Nekker Hall. Ask our parking attendants for assistance.
Security
Jumping Mechelen will follow the Covid measures that apply at that time for large events. We will keep you informed via our website and social media. You may be asked to show the contents of your handbags and backpacks at the entrance.
Before the event, the fire brigade will check that the event meets all safety conditions. Emergency exits are indicated and our team of stewards and security will guide you in the event of an evacuation.
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Overnight
The historic city center of Mechelen is located about 2 kilometers from The Nekkerhal, the ideal base for your visit to Jumping Mechelen.
JUMPING MECHELEN 2022
Exciting top-class sport, spectacular shows, endless horse fun and, above all, plenty of ambiance! Come and enjoy yourself, between Christmas and New Year, in an extra cozy Nekkerhal.
