Swimming Pools in Zurich – “Zurich Badis”
Where to Swim in Zurich
One of the best things about living in Zurich in the Summer has to be swimming. Of course there are lots of places where you can simply pitch up and swim in the Lake, but one of the nicest things to do is to find a great Badi where you can change your clothes, put everything in a locker and have a shower. Zurich has a great range of Badis to offer and they are all slightly different. Some of them are located on the lake or on the river, some offer snacks and drinks, other offer meals too. The facilities vary widely and they all have their own special character and charm. Try them out and find out which one is your favourite!
So here is a list of the outdoor Badis in Zurich with the descriptions in English, so that you’re all ready when the rays come out. At the bottom you’ll find a list with the details of all the Swimming Pools in the whole of the Canton of Zurich – so you have plenty of choice!
List of Swimming Pools in Zurich – “Zurich Badis”: Open air swimming pools in Zurich
Freibad Allenmoos in Oerlikon
Seebad Enge
Outdoor swimming in Summer, Sauna in Winter – with a view over the Alps. Find out more here.
Strandbad Mythenquai
Family swimming with a 250-Metre beach area, children’s area with water games. Find out more here.
Männerbad Schanzengraben
Men only swimming baths in the centre of town, the oldest swimming pool dating back to 1864. Find out more here.
Frauenbad Stadthausquai
Women only Art deco swimming baths right in the centre of town with a view of the Grossmünster. Find out more here.
Flussbad Unterer Letten
Swimming fun in the fast flowing Limmat river with lawns either side to chill out on in Wipkingen. Find out more here.
Strandbad Wollishofen
Beautiful little gem, great for children and non-swimmers on the left shore of the lake. Find out more here.
Freibad Auhof
Family swimming in Schwamendingen with a slide and heated 50m pool. Find out more here.
Freibad Dolder ( Please note this is closed till Summer 2026)
High over Zurich in the exclusive area around the Dolder. Find out more here.
Freibad Heuried
Family swimming pool in Wiedikon with the longest water slide at 132 m. Find out more here.
Flussbad Oberer Letten
Right in the centre of town – a cool meeting point in hot weather. Find out more here.
Freibad Seebach
Sport and family pool with a generous sunbathing area and a 75-metre water slide. Find out more here.
Freibad Zwischen den Hölzern
Rest and relaxation in nature, family bathing in Oberengstringen. Find out more here.
List of Canton Zurich Swimming Pools and Badis:
Click here for the list of Swimming Pools across the whole of Canton Zurich.
Morning Swimming
In addition, please note that the following “Badis” are open daily (no matter what the weather) for early swimming from 7am in the morning till 8pm: Seebad Utoquai, Freibad Letzigraben and Freibad Seebach (heated to 24 °C).
SportABO Season Ticket
You can also buy a “SportABO” season ticket which gives you unlimited swimming in all 24 urban indoor and outdoor pools in the city of Zurich. Every year the price is slightly discounted if you buy it before the end of May. For more information and to buy a “Sportabo” please go to the website.
Badi Photos courtesy of Stadt Zurich
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Yes swimming in the lake and on the river is the perfect Summer pastime in Zurich!