"Swimming Along the Tree-Lined Utoquai This historic wooden badi situated along the pretty tree-lined Utoquai near the Zurich Opera House has welcomed lakeside idlers since 1890, and parts of the original swimming “palace” still remain intact. There are now mixed and separate pools and sunbathing areas (with the occasional nude bather), plus floating decks and diving platforms. On any given summer day, there’s a lot of lake traffic nearby—crisscrossing sailboats and paddleboats—which is great if you want to feel part of the action, though a slight nuisance if it’s tranquil waters you’re seeking."
"Seebad Utoquai, a wooden bathhouse built in 1890. It’s an ideal spot to do a few swan-dodging laps in the emerald lake, followed by an espresso and a fortifying Birchermüesli."
This is the best place for an afternoon swim/lounge. They offer food and drinks, multiple layout decks with a men’s/women’s option as well, and the docks to swim to are perfect. The ambience is nice with everyone just chatting, and the water is very clean. It was the best way to spend a sunny afternoon on the weekend. Would definitely go again.
Constantine Johns
Google
Incredible public swimming area right on the river. Amazing way to spend a nice summer day. Plenty of lockers for changing and many options to lay out, enjoy the sun and play in the water. They also have a restaurant for you to enjoy food and drink. Highly recommend.
Isabella Grandic
Google
This place is amazing. 8CHF to enter and swim. Lovely deck area and hot showers etc. Such a great vibe with a coffee shop at the bottom. Plenty of seats. Bring your own towel and soap etc. feels very private and safe and secure to leave belongings on the deck.
Enjoy swimming in lake Zurich!
harly MW
Google
Good place for a swimm. They have lockers, and men/women together or separate. The bar makes nice food drinks. Entry cost. Sometimes overcrowded. Nice view to the city from the lake when swimming
Fidea Andre
Google
Great place to sunbathe and take a swim at lake. Towels are available for rent, I paid for the rental plus a deposit that was returned to me after turning back. I also purchased a lock to leave my belongings in the changing area. You can buy food onsite. They have floating platforms. It’s really nice. Their website indicates water temperature and occupancy. It was a great time visiting during the summer.
Anna S
Google
Great place to bathe in the sun and the lake. They have food and drinks inside aswell and separated and mixed relaxing areas. They also have changing room, toilets and showers and its all very clean.
Jihye Sofia Seo
Google
You can see 5-7 different types of fish while swimming here. Some are as large as an arm. I saw around 50 fishes in an evening. Especially from the shallow area, look into the deep sea.
Maria Dimitrouli
Google
Nice place to swim but some of the staff were rude. Especially an old woman. Where even though we had left some stuff a short distance from a door with a sign ( our mistake) she opened the door and kicked our stuff and got angry. While I told her I was taking them away immediately.