Family Fun on the Water
From SUPs and pedal boats to kayaks and wakeboards: lakes, rivers and urban waves set the scene for great family adventures.
Read MoreFew things shift your perspective like pushing off from shore. Suddenly, the world becomes all reeds and reflections, mountain peaks shimmer on the water and even familiar places feel brand new. In the Kinderregion, the water turns into one big playground: families cruise across lakes in pedal boats with slides, balance on everything from kid-sized SUPs to giant SUPs for families or let the current carry them downstream in inflatable rafts. Some quietly paddle into hidden coves, others catch waves right in the city or hold on tight at the wakeboard park, while a few race through wild rapids in giant tubes with mountain views in every direction.
Whether you’re sailing, kayaking, surfing, wakeboarding with children or simply drifting along, water sports for families in Switzerland comes in all shapes and sizes and in the Kinderregion you can rent all the equipment you need – from kayaks on Lake Zürich and pedal boats on Lake Zug to SUPs on Lake Lucerne. One thing always comes first, though: safety. In Switzerland, children under 12 years of age are required to wear an appropriate life jacket with a collar on the water.
Zürich
Urbansurf Zurich
Surfing in the middle of the city? Thanks to this unique outdoor surfing facility in Zürich-West, novice and professional surfers alike can dream a little of Hawaii.
Zürich
Glarus
SUP Klöntalsee
Trade the shore for a view from the water: families can rent a SUP at Hotel & Restaurant Rhodannenberg and experience the scenery from a whole new perspective.
Glarus
Wiesendangen
Cable Wakeboarding
Ready, set, ride: kids aged 8 years and above can hook onto the wakeboard cable at Lieni Park and make their first exciting laps across the water.
Wiesendangen
Ziegelbrücke
Linth Canal by Inflatable Raft
Today, the current sets the pace: families rent inflatable rafts or kayaks and swap hiking trails for waterways along the Linth.
Ziegelbrücke
Zürich
Kids Week mit Wakesurfen, -boarden und Segeln,
Right next to "Rote Fabrik", children aged 6 to 12 years try out various water sports during Kids Weeks, such as wakeboarding, wakesurfing and sailing.
Zürich
Zurich
Water Sports in Zurich
Three locations, endless ways to get on the water: families can paddle through island scenery by kayak, try hydrofoiling or embark on giant SUP adventures.
Zurich
Brunnen
Canoes, Kayaks & SUPs
A short introduction is all it takes before the adventure begins: families can rent canoes, kayaks or SUPs and set off directly onto Lake Lucerne.
Brunnen
Zürich
Pedal Boat Rentals at Strandbad Utoquai
Climb aboard and start pedaling: families cruise across Lake Zurich, enjoy the scenery and love being captain for a day.
Zürich
Schmerikon
SUP
There’s something for every age: kids can ride along from age 4, stand up on a SUP from age 8 and take the lead in a kayak, canoe or raft from age 12.
Schmerikon
Stäfa
Pedalo, SUp
Swap paddles for pedals: families in Stäfa take it slow on Lake Zurich aboard a rental pedal boat – some even with a slide ready for splashy fun.
Stäfa
Stäfa
Stäfa Wakeboarding School
In Stäfa on Lake Zurich, the Ceccotorenas Wakeboarding School offers water lovers a wide range of courses, as well as a selection of water sports equipment and boats for hire.
Stäfa
Willerzell
Windsurfing, SUP & Sailing School
From first-time lessons to setting your own sails, Lake Sihl is a place where families can try sailing, windsurfing or surfing with gear rentals and classes for every level.
Willerzell
Zug
Pedal Boat Rentals Zug
Hop aboard and head out together: families explore Lake Zug from the water in rental pedal boats for up to four people.
Zug
Ägeri
SUP Lake Ägeri
At the Studenhütte lakeside bistro, families rent a SUP right by the shore and experience Lake Ägeri, with peaceful shorelines and mountain views all around.
Ägeri
Zug
SUP Lake Zug
Pick your board and head out: families can choose everything from kids’ SUPs to giant boards and discover Lake Zug at their own speed.
Zug
Pfäffikersee
SUP / Kajak Päffikersee
Start out as a rider, head back as a paddler: families choose from different water sports equipment from SUPs to kayaks for a fun day out at Lake Pfäffikon.
Pfäffikersee
Weesen
SUP Walensee
Pick up a board and head out: families can paddle at their own pace from the Gäsi rental station while taking in views of the Churfirsten mountains.
Weesen
Weesen
Water Sport Center Lago Mio
Between Fil and Betlis, families rent SUPs, kayaks and canoes spontaneously through a self-service system and then set off to explore Lake Walen together.
Weesen
Murg
Water Sports at Sagisteg
SUPs, giant-SUPs, kayaks or canoes? From May to September, families find everything they need for a day of sporting fun on Walensee at the Sagisteg rental station.
Murg
Brunnen
River Tubing Muota
Helmet on, life jacket secured: kids aged 10 years and above can float and splash their way down the Muota on giant inflatable tubes, tackling waves and gentle rapids.
Brunnen
Küssnacht am Rigi
Pedal Boat & Sun Chaser, SUP
Bring the whole crew: pedal boats for up to five people, Sun Chaser boats and SUPs turn a day on Lake Lucerne into laid-back family time.
Küssnacht am Rigi
Family Boat Trips
On the lake or the river: In the Kinderregion, various navigation companies offer exciting adventures and programs for the whole family.
Fun Outdoor Pools for Kids
The sun is shining and it’s hot: let’s go to the pool! The following open-air pools offer water fun for every age.
Lakes in the Region
They are among the most popular excursion destinations: the many small and large lakes in the region around Zurich.
Swimming in Lakes and Rivers
On hot days, the best place is on the shore. These lake and river swimming venues are especially family-friendly and have a lot to offer.
Ice Cream with Kids
Ice-cold and hotly loved – when the sun is beating down, nothing is more refreshing than a scoop of delicious ice cream from one of the many gelato masters of the Children’s Region.
