Swimming in Lakes and Rivers

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

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

Hinteregg

Egg Lido

The lido at Lake Greifen is perfect for a peaceful afternoon – with rafts in the lake, a diving platform and a paddling pool. And with plenty of spots in the shade.

Hinteregg

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

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