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About Switzerland

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent grassy beaches of Switzerland attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Popular destinations

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Vaud

Vaud

46 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Ticino

Ticino

20 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Bern

Bern

17 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
St. Gallen

St. Gallen

16 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Zurich

Zurich

16 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for water jumping
Fribourg

Fribourg

15 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Geneva

Geneva

15 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Neuchatel

Neuchâtel

15 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Kite or windsurfing
Lucerne

Lucerne

12 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for water jumping
Zug

Zug

8 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Schwyz

Schwyz

7 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for water jumping
Thurgau

Thurgau

6 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Good for water jumping
Aargau

Aargau

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Good for water jumping
Nidwalden

Nidwalden

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Glarus

Glarus

3 beaches
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Uri

Uri

3 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Obwalden

Obwalden

1 beach
Picturesque • Natural shadow • Good for water jumping
Wallis

Wallis

1 beach
Natural shadow • Beach volleyball • Camping
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Switzerland Best beaches

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Piscine de Colovray
Piscine de Colovray
Piscine de Colovray

Piscine de Colovray

Nyon 1.8 km
Very good
8.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Good for Sup surfing • Very crowded
3.6 Amenities index
Strandbad Wollishofen
Strandbad Wollishofen
Strandbad Wollishofen

Strandbad Wollishofen

Kilchberg 2.2 km
Very good
8.3
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
6.2 Amenities index
Seebad Arth Beach
Seebad Arth Beach
Seebad Arth Beach

Seebad Arth Beach

Arth 0.5 km
Very good
8.2
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.1 Amenities index
Seebad Kilchberg
Seebad Kilchberg
Seebad Kilchberg

Seebad Kilchberg

Kilchberg 0.7 km
Very good
8.2
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Fine pebbles bottom • Very crowded
8.8 Amenities index
Seebad Baldegg
Seebad Baldegg
Seebad Baldegg

Seebad Baldegg

Golpi 1 km
Very good
8.2
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Fine pebbles bottom • Crowded in season
7.8 Amenities index
Einsiedeln Beach
Einsiedeln Beach
Einsiedeln Beach

Einsiedeln Beach

Egg 1.9 km
Very good
8.2
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Fine pebbles bottom • Crowded in season
6.2 Amenities index
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Popular types of Switzerland beaches

Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Snorkling
Snorkling
Naturist beach
Naturist beach
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 209 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Switzerland.

Most beautiful beaches of Switzerland

South Walenstadt Beach
Südstrand Walenstadt

South Walenstadt Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Mols 1.2 km
Sanna beach

Sanna beach
8.4
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, San Nazzaro 0.2 km
Strandbad Isleten

Strandbad Isleten
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble
Switzerland, Isleten 0.3 km
Altes Strandbad Weesen

Altes Strandbad Weesen
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Switzerland, Weesen 0.4 km
Lido Hallenbad Weggis

Lido Hallenbad Weggis
8.2
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Weggis 121.4 km
Klontaler Beach

Klontaler Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Vorauen 3.4 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Switzerland

Lido di Tenero

Lido di Tenero
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Switzerland, Tenero 0.8 km
Caravan Camping Miralago

Caravan Camping Miralago
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Switzerland, Tenero 0.9 km
Bagno Spiaggia di Gerra Gambarogno

Bagno Spiaggia di Gerra Gambarogno
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Gerra 0.1 km
Ruschlikon Strand

Ruschlikon Strand
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom, Good for Sup surfing
Switzerland, Ruschlikon 0.5 km
Plage de Celigny

Plage de Celigny
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing, Good for swimming
Switzerland, Celigny Port 0 km
Plage de Rolle

Plage de Rolle
8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Switzerland, Rolle 0.9 km
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Sandy beaches in Switzerland

Biel beach
Strandbad Biel

Biel beach
8.7
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Nidau 0.7 km
Lido Luzern Beach
Strandbad Lido Luzern

Lido Luzern Beach
8.7
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Lucerne 132.6 km
Mythenquai Beach
Strandbad Mythenquai

Mythenquai Beach
8.6
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Zurich 2.3 km
Hopfraben beach
Strandbad Hopfraben

Hopfraben beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Brunnen 1.4 km
Strandbad Kusnacht

Strandbad Kusnacht
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Kusnacht 0.9 km
Ufschotti Strand

Ufschotti Strand
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Switzerland, Lucerne 1.3 km
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Beaches with shade in Switzerland

Stansstad Beach
Strandbad Stansstad

Stansstad Beach
8.6
Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Stansstad 0.1 km
Seeburg beach
Strandbad Seeburg

Seeburg beach
8.5
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Switzerland, Kussnacht 128 km
Seebad Rapperswil beach
Strandbad Rapperswil

Seebad Rapperswil beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover
Switzerland, Rapperswil 0.3 km
Geneve-Plage

Geneve-Plage
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cologny 0.7 km
Strandbad Kapfnach

Strandbad Kapfnach
8.2
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Horgen 1.6 km
Parco delle Camelie

Parco delle Camelie
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Locarno 1.5 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Switzerland

Gasi Strand

Gasi Strand
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Switzerland, Weesen 1.2 km
Strandbad Flihorn

Strandbad Flihorn
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Weesen 0.7 km
Trauerweide Beach

Trauerweide Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Buochs 0.6 km
Forel plage

Forel plage
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Switzerland, Forel 0.6 km
Bergwald Beach

Bergwald Beach
6.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Switzerland, Naas 1.4 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Switzerland

Seebad Burglen Beach

Seebad Burglen Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Switzerland, Sommerweid 111.2 km
Klontal Plage

Klontal Plage
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble
Switzerland, Riedern 4.1 km
Portalban Plage

Portalban Plage
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Portalban 0.6 km
Gruonbach Beach

Gruonbach Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Switzerland, Gruonen 0.4 km
Plage de St.-Sulpice

Plage de St.-Sulpice
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Saint-Sulpice 1 km
Wagitalersee Beach

Wagitalersee Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Innerthal 3.8 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Switzerland, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is grass of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 114.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Switzerland is less than 500 meters. 206 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 2 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Switzerland however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Switzerland's beaches

Bagno Pubblico
4 Xa Zop7

The beach with a beach bar is alright. It's just unfortunate that the shoreline is quite muddy and filled with numerous stones. You end up sinking in silt up to your ankles before reaching a depth suitable for swimming.

Schwimmbad Arbon
10 Anna Hainz

Wonderful

Plage de Lutry
10 Mac Attack

This beach is a long-time favorite of mine. The addition of the new reclined benches is a nice touch, although you need to arrive early to secure one. Each bench comfortably accommodates two adults. The bar and restaurant counter are impressively efficient, and the food is excellent. However, finding a seat can be a bit chaotic. I think I'll start bringing my own camping table in the future.

Plage des Jeunes Rives
10 Xavier L

The beach offers a serene atmosphere with breathtaking views of the lake and mountains.

Plage de la Pointe du Grain
10 Gillz

There is some sand in the water, but only if you know where to go. The water is incredibly clear, and there are vineyards in the background. It feels like being in the Mediterranean, but with freshwater. If you enjoyed my review, please give it a thumbs up!

Muntelier Strandbad
6 Lorelei Zander

The beach is great for relaxing, but it's unfortunate that the wait time for food service is quite long (45 minutes). The organization could definitely use some improvement.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 36 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Switzerland? In total there are 209 beaches and the most popular is Biel beach.

Most viewed beaches of Switzerland

Plage de la Petite Amerique

Plage de la Petite Amerique
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
Switzerland, Yvonand 0.9 km
Badestelle Choller Zug (FKK)

Badestelle Choller Zug (FKK)
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Cham 1.5 km
Plage Salavaux

Plage Salavaux
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Salavaux 1 km
Gletterens plage

Gletterens plage
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Switzerland, Gletterens 1.6 km
Lido di Ascona

Lido di Ascona
8
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Ascona 1.3 km
Plage des Pins d'Yvonand

Plage des Pins d'Yvonand
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Yvonand 1 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Switzerland?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Switzerland, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 209 beaches in total, of which about 43 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Switzerland:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Switzerland, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Switzerland?

Most of the beaches located in Switzerland are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Switzerland by access:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Switzerland?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Switzerland?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Switzerland by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in Switzerland are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Switzerland according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Switzerland?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Switzerland?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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