| 17th European Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Host city |  Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Date(s) | 4–11 August 1985 |
| Events | 39 |
The 1985 European Aquatics Championships were held in "Cherveno zname" swim complex in Sofia, Bulgaria from 4 August until 11 August 1985. Besides swimming there were titles contested in diving, synchronized swimming and water polo. The first ever women's tournament at the European Championships was played in Oslo, Norway.