The Zurich Seeüberquerung Mythenquai to Tiefenbrunnen
Swim Across Lake Zurich 8th July 2026
This year’s Zurich Seeüberquerung Swim has now been re-scheduled to place on Wednesday 8th July 2026! Advance tickets will go on sale on the Monday beforehand and will most likely be selling like hot cakes! Unfortunately, the number of participants is limited to 9,000, so if you aren’t lucky enough to get a ticket, it’s still a great event to go and watch and to cheer the swimmers along.
The route that all swimmers will take goes right across Lake Zurich from Badi Mythenquai to Tiefenbrunnen. If you’re a good swimmer, enjoy the fun! However, if your swimming isn’t up to it, feel free to join all the spectators cheering everyone on from the sidelines.
A Swim Across Lake Zurich For Competent Swimmers
Tickets can be purchased online via Ticketcorner as long as supplies last. The organisers are keen to emphasise that the event is aimed at competent swimmers – so if you are a good swimmer you are sure to enjoy the event and there is a great sense of camaraderie in taking part. Unlike the Limmatschwimmen event which is more of a fun swim (or a “float” down the Limmat) – this really is a swim across the full breadth of Lake Zurich
The Date of the Seeüberquerung Swim 8th July 2026
There will be 12 starting groups at the Seeüberquerung and as long as you’re a good swimmer and aged 16 or over you can take part. Youths (12 to 15 years) can join for free as long as they are accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years and older). Please note that there is a mandatory check-in period and a start time for each ticket. During the check-in period you have time to get your bathing cap with your start number from the entrance. Be aware, if you miss check-in, you lose your eligibility to start the swim!
Everything Is Organised and You Need to Keep To Your Start Time
Your luggage is taken across by boat – but please leave valuables at home and just take along a small bag which will fit your clothes inside. Once you’ve bought your ticket you will receive your start time and it’s important that you stick to this time. Refreshments will be available. It’s bound to be well attended so if you’re going along, do get to Badi Mythenquai early and have a wonderful time!
Tickets For the Zurich Seeüberquerung
Tickets for the event cost CHF 25 per person for adults ( 16 years and over). Children aged 12 – 15 years are free) . For more information please visit the website here.
Map of the route courtesy of Google Maps
View the route more clearly on Google Maps here.
To get an idea of what it looks like watch this video from a previous year’s event:
Zurich Seeüberquerung Mythenquai to Tiefenbrunnen
When: Wednesday 8th July 2026
Where: From Mythenquai to Tiefenbrunnen across Lake Zurich
Tickets: CHF 25 for over 16s, FREE for children aged 12 – 15 years
For more information visit the website here.
Tickets via Ticketcorner here as long as available
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