Water

Sunbathe, swim, and enjoy delicious snacks as if you were somewhere by the sea.

The charming lido with a pebble beach is something of an insider tip on the upper end of Lake Zurich.

Switzerland’s ninth largest lake offers an abundance of leisure activities. The choice is yours.

Small but great - at the Türlersee lake, a day trip feels like a vacation.

In Oerlikon, a large park with several swimming pools invites guests to relax and have fun.

The open-air public bath designed by writer and architect Max Frisch treats guests to three swimming pools and a beautiful park.

Traces of the Romans, an adventure farm, and three lidos – there is something for everyone around the Pfäffikersee.

The reservoir in the Wägital valley particularly attracts rock climbers, amateur anglers, and jogging enthusiasts.

Adventure awaits the youngest visitors at the largest reservoir in Switzerland. Meanwhile, the grown-ups can relax on the lakeshore or enjoy a cruise on the lake.

A wonderful nature experience for hikers, cyclists, and families who like to be active.

Lake Lützel is located at the transition from Lake Zurich to the Zurich Oberland and, with its moors and small lakes, is one of the most beautiful lakes in the region.

The spectacular, contrasting nature makes an excursion to the Walensee lake particularly memorable.

This valley is a ruggedly romantic area of Switzerland, with impressive scenery and actively lived customs. It is well worth exploring.

From the canalized and diverted river to its diverse floodplain, the revitalized Thurauen offers a rich habitat for protected species and relaxation for nature-lovers.

Birdwatching, picnicking, and discovering nature by the Greifensee – the perfect excursion destination for all the family.

A rubber dinghy trip through the tranquil, renaturalized Linth Canal is both fun and relaxing.

The lido, Strandbad Stampf, attracts guests of all ages with its wide range of activities and promises many memorable moments in or by the water.

The beautiful, well-maintained bathing facility on the upper part of Lake Greifen

The lido in Richterswil is a real gem on Lake Zurich.

The swimming pool in Schmerikon is affectionately known by the locals as the "Badi Schmerkä".

The Egelsee lakeside bathing facility offers families access to beautiful natural surroundings and invites them to swim, paddle, sunbathe and play.

Various footpaths lead around Lake Zurich that enable you to complete a circuit of the lake.

The Aabachtal valley is a nature paradise close to Lake Zurich and offers plenty of recreation opportunities for city residents.

The abbey-owned island of Ufnau is the larger of the two islands on the upper part of Lake Zurich, near Rapperswil-Jona.

An idyllic retreat in the middle of Lake Zurich, just a few minutes by boat from Rapperswil-Jona.

Rent a canoe in Schmerikon and enjoy a relaxed day on Upper Lake Zurich.

Stand-up paddling is becoming increasingly popular among water sport enthusiasts. A school at Lake Zurich offers courses.

Lake Zurich was once above all a transport route. Today, it is a popular excursion point for swimming, boating or having a picnic on the lake's banks.

An excursion on Lake Zurich with a vintage sailing yacht is an unforgettable experience.

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.

This open-air bathing facility lies in the middle of a park on the right shore of Lake Zurich.

This lakeside open-air public swimming bath, with its non-swimmer area and water fountains, is particularly suitable for children.

A relaxed ride on Lake Zurich is part of a visit to Zurich. And the chance to get to know the city and its surroundings from another angle.

Thomas Zwick sailing school provides sailing courses for all ages on Lake Zurich and the Greifensee lake.

The historic Seebad Utoquai bathing facility is located on the bustling lakeside promenade between Bellevue and Zürichhorn.

The Seebad Enge outdoor bathing facility offers relaxation ‒ in summer with swimming, in winter in the sauna – and a fabulous view over Lake Zurich.

Nestling in a nature reserve, this small, idyllic lake is the favorite place of many stressed-out city dwellers.

Europe's biggest waterfall is in Switzerland. Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen fascinates visitors with its great water volume.

The Unterer Letten is the oldest riverside bathing facility in the city of Zurich, and is a popular meeting place among local residents.

At this bathing facility for women, female guests can swim undisturbed against a spectacular backdrop.

Just a stone’s throw from Zurich Main Station, bathers can drift leisurely downriver.

Swimming in Limmat canal – the river pool at Werd Island is in Zurich Höngg.

Limmatquai leads through the middle of Zurich's old town and past many interesting sights and trendy shops