
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.
Read moreSummer is here and bringing sunshine and hot temperatures. Ideal for a day at the swimming pool – or a lake or river. The lake and river swimming venues in the region are particularly beautiful. Cool water invites you to swim and splash around. Depending on the venue chosen, you’ll find just the infrastructure you want – from a paddling pool to a slide, a diving tower and more. But beware, not all bathing areas have a lifeguard. For the breaks, there are comfortable sunbathing areas or restaurants with ice cream and snacks. Still unsure which swimming venue is the right one? Our overview will help you choose. So, let’s make the best of summertime!
Zurich


Tiefenbrunnen Lido
A paradise for families with children. With a non-swimmer area in the lake, a children's paddling pool, diving platforms and a 62-meter slide into the lake.
Zurich
Zurich


Mythenquai Lido
The sandy beach evocates pure vacation feeling. There's also a sunbathing lawn, ping-pong tables, barbecue areas and a restaurant with vegetarian delicacies.
Zurich
Zurich


Landi Lawn and Saffa Island
Large trees provide shade while families run around, play, read and relax on the playgrounds and sunbathing areas. The island is perfect for splashing around.
Zurich
Zurich


Lake Katzensee
A children's playground and a small sandy beach invite you to relax at the idyllic pond, which is located in a nature reserve.
Zurich
Zurich


Unterer Letten Swimming Venue
Cool off in the non-swimmers’ pool or the children’s pool, jump from the 3-meter diving tower or float downstream in the river’s swimming channel.
Zurich
Zurich


Au-Höngg River Pool
A playground as well as two paddling pools with a waterfall and a soccer field make for entertaining afternoons at the Au-Höngg venue on Werd Island.
Zurich
Zug


Beach Lido Zug
Sun, sand and water – a day at this lido on Lake Zug is almost like being at the seaside. Kids happily splash around the paddlng pool or build sandcastles on the beach.
Zug
Stäfa


Lattenberg Lido
In the beautiful park area, children will enjoy the slide and the paddling pool, while sports enthusiasts will enjoy the volleyball court or a game of chess.
Stäfa
Seewen


Seewen Lido
Those who have already explored the playground and have had a go at beach volley and table tennis can, for a change, still rent a pedalo or a surf bike.
Seewen
Schwanden


Lake Mettmen
Lake Mettmen (Garichti reservoir) at 1,622 m above sea level invites you to swim, barbecue, linger – or fish. Permits are available at the cable car station Kies – Mettmen.
Schwanden
Richterswil


Richterswil Lido
A floating trampoline with a slide will satisfy the kids. And from the restaurant you can see the children's playground and the sandy beach.
Richterswil
Rapperswil


Rapperswil Lido
The demarcated non-swimmer area in the lake is a great place for children to try swimming for the first time. For the brave ones, there are two diving towers.
Rapperswil
Nussbaumen


Lake Nussbaum
At Lake Nussbaum you can refresh yourself at three bathing spots. The nature reserve thus combines nature experience and bathing fun: With diving tower and barbecue areas.
Nussbaumen
Mühlehorn


Mühlehorn Lido
In the small lido with sunbathing lawn, barbecue area and kiosk, families will find an idyllic place for a refreshing swim in Lake Walen. Free entry.
Mühlehorn
Filzbach


Gäsi Lido
Lake Walen is waiting: If you can’t get enough of the long sandy beach, the playground or the protected forest area, you can spend the night at the camping site.
Filzbach
Merlischachen


Badi-Lounge Merlischachen
Find tasty treats at the Badi Lounge, and relax in the idyllic surroundings by the lake. The lido is open to the public free of charge.
Merlischachen
Küssnacht am Rigi


Seeburg Küssnacht Lido
The swimming trampoline competes with the diving tower, raft and playground. Those who no longer like to jump can relax on the sandy beach or the sunbathing lawn.
Küssnacht am Rigi
Klöntal


Lake Klöntal
Whether you like swimming, fishing, canoeing or SUP: water sports fans will be happy at the fjord-like Lake Klöntal. There are also barbecue areas and two campsites.
Klöntal
Jona


Stampf Lido
Barbecue area, slide, children's paddling pool, diving tower and playground tempt families to linger. Wheelchair accessible and with campsite.
Jona
Immensee


Immensee Lido
Sunbathe on the raft in the lake or rent a SUP at this free lido, which also features a spacious sunbathing lawn and a playground.
Immensee
Hünenberg


Lido Hünenberg
Splash around, build sand castles, let off steam, chill and eat fine food – this beautifully situated lakeside resort with its wide lawns is a real gem on Lake Zug.
Hünenberg
Filzbach


Lake Talalp
A beautiful spot for a swim after a short hike. The Geo-Phenomena Trail offers geological facts for the curious, and there are areas for barbecuing.
Filzbach
Elm


Lake Chüeboden
Perfect bathing and hiking trip in one: First you hike around Lake Chüeboden, then you reward yourself with a refreshing swim in the mountain lake.
Elm
Dachsen


Bachdelle Swimming Venue
The bathing area on the Rhine offers additional swimming and paddling pools. And: a boat trip to the Rhine Falls, from where you can drift back downstream.
Dachsen
Cham


Beach Lido Cham
Whether it's the paddling pool, playground, beach volleyball court, shaded lawn or restaurant, everyone will find a favorite spot here.
Cham
Brunnen


Hopfräben Lido
Swim out from the (covered) sandy beach to the rafts in the lake, then dive from the tower back into the water. On land, a fun playground awaits.
Brunnen
Braunwald


Lake Oberblegi
Dive in cool water in front of the impressive Glärnisch mountain range: The Oberblegisee is considered one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland.
Braunwald
Bichelsee-Balterswil


Bichelsee Lido
Those who don't splash in the pond or children's pool can have fun on the playground with the toys, or play table tennis and beach volley.
Bichelsee-Balterswil
Baden


Kappisee Lake
A summer oasis with barbecue and picnic sites on a river island. Attention: Swimming in the Limmat river should only be undertaken by very good swimmers.
Baden
Altendorf


Lido Altendorf Rivulet
The idyllic bay features a pebble beach, a paddling pool, a slide and a playground. There are also table tennis and beach volley facilities – and a restaurant.
Altendorf