Zurich's best badis

Summer in Zurich is all about hitting the badis - whether it's swimming in Lake Zurich, the rivers or open-air pools.

Written by
claire doble
Advertising

Here's our pick of some of the best spots to swim in Zurich and on the Zurichsee when the mercury rises this summer.

Seebad Enge
  • Things to do
  • Enge
On-site swim coaches, yoga classes, ving-tsun, SUP and relaxation techniques plus a beautician and a sauna which is open all year round - you get it all at Badi Enge.
  • Things to do
  • Industriequartier
Whether you lounge around on the wooden panels of the right bank, play a game of beach volley, enjoy a glass of Spritz from the container bar, or join the sun-hungry at the concrete structure of Pier West on the left bank - do ensure your body is in shape and your tattoos are all polished up. 
Advertising
Dolder sports
  • Things to do
  • Ice skating
  • Fluntern
During the summer season, the public pool and mini golf are a popular attraction for families. 
Strandbad Mythenquai
  • Sport and fitness
  • Enge
Mythenquai badi is a popular summer spot. Spend a day diving into the sparkling, clear waters of the Zurichsee, or sun yourself on the lawns here.
Advertising
Freibad Allenmoos
  • Things to do
  • Games and hobbies
  • Oerlikon
A badi season favourite, at Allenmoos you'll find three separate pools surrounded by grass-covered open space that's perfect for sunbathing and summer picnics.
Horn Richterswil
  • Things to do
  • Festivals
  • Richterswil-Samstagern
The Richterswil Horn is a popular local park, no doubt due to its stunning location on the shores of Lake Zurich. 
Advertising
Seebad Utoquai
  • Sport and fitness
  • Seefeld
First opened in 1890, the charming wooden structure is now one of the trendiest summer pools in town. With men’s and women’s pools and gender-separated sun decks, superb lake access and a range of sauna and massage treatments on offer, this is the place to be during summer in Zurich. 
  • Things to do
  • Affoltern
Take the family on a walk around the lake - it won't take much more than an hour. During the warmer months, bring your swimsuits and have a dip at the Badi. 
Advertising
  • Bars and pubs
  • Kreis 1
When it comes to a pool-party venue, Rimini is the river set swimming area and bar that excels in a chilled-backed atmosphere. 
  • Things to do
  • Event spaces
  • City
During the day it’s women only in this Badi right next to Zurich’s town hall, but in the evening the location turns into the 'Barfussbar' with weekly concerts and cultural events.
Advertising
  • Hotels
  • Spa hotels
  • Central Switzerland
  • price 4 of 4
It’s all in the name when it comes to Panorama Resort & Spa. Situated at 700 metres above sea level in Feusisberg, the resort has floor-to-ceiling windows that frame romantic vistas of Lake Zurich and the hills beyond.
Advertising
Seebad Kilchberg
  • Things to do
  • Kilchberg
Kilchberg badi is located about 20 minutes by train or car from central Zurich on the Zurichsee. It also happens to be right next to the Lindt & Sprungli factory so provides a feast for the senses as you enjoy the cool, clear waters of the lake while wafted by the fresh chocolate smell. 

Find more great things to do

Recommended

    More on date ideas

      You may also like
      You may also like
      Advertising