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About Zurich

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent concrete beaches of Zurich 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!

Zurich Best beaches

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Mythenquai Beach
Mythenquai Beach
Mythenquai Beach
Good for Relax
Strandbad Mythenquai

Mythenquai Beach

Zurich 2.3 km
Very good
8.6
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
8.8 Amenities index
Strandbad Kusnacht
Strandbad Kusnacht
Strandbad Kusnacht

Strandbad Kusnacht

Kusnacht 0.9 km
Very good
8.3
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.8 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
Strandbad Kapfnach
Strandbad Kapfnach
Strandbad Kapfnach
Good for Relax

Strandbad Kapfnach

Horgen 1.6 km
Very good
8.2
Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
7.2 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
Ruschlikon Strand
Ruschlikon Strand
Ruschlikon Strand

Ruschlikon Strand

Ruschlikon 0.5 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Fine pebbles bottom • Good for Sup surfing
1.5 Amenities index
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Popular types of Zurich beaches

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Picturesque
Uncrowded
Uncrowded
Sand
Sand
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
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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 16 beaches in the region.

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

Beaches with shade in Zurich

Strandbad Kapfnach

Strandbad Kapfnach
8.2
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Horgen 1.6 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
Strandbad Oberrieden

Strandbad Oberrieden
8.2
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Oberrieden 0.5 km
Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen

Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Zollikon 2.1 km
Strandbad Sonnenfeld

Strandbad Sonnenfeld
8.1
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Mutzmalen 0.5 km
Strandbad Wadenswil

Strandbad Wadenswil
8.1
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Switzerland, Au 1.4 km
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Private resort beaches in Zurich

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
Strandbad Kusnacht

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

Strandbad Wollishofen
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Kilchberg 2.2 km
Strandbad Kapfnach

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

Seebad Kilchberg
8.2
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Kilchberg 0.7 km
Strandbad Oberrieden

Strandbad Oberrieden
8.2
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Oberrieden 0.5 km
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Sup boarding beaches in Zurich

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
Strandbad Kusnacht

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

Strandbad Wollishofen
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Kilchberg 2.2 km
Strandbad Kapfnach

Strandbad Kapfnach
8.2
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Horgen 1.6 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
Strandbad Oberrieden

Strandbad Oberrieden
8.2
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Oberrieden 0.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

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

  • The region's beaches are mainly narrow, quite short and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is concrete of gray color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is moderately gentle, such beaches are 11.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Zurich is less than 500 meters. 16 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The beaches in Zurich are used mainly by beach clubs (resorts), usually open to everyone but for a fee. These establishments offer a full range of amenities with limited operational hours. At the same time, you can still find a wild beach, use our filter for this.

Latest reviews on Zurich's beaches

Mythenquai Beach
10 Maxwell Andersson

This is an amazing spot for a refreshing swim. The lush flora and fauna, including stunning flowers and trees, add to the beauty of the place. There are also numerous games to keep you entertained. Additionally, the entire area is impeccably clean.

Strandbad Kusnacht
10 Evan Hartwell

This beach is a fantastic spot for swimming in the lake. Just be aware that the sand only goes up to the waterline, so you'll be walking on pebbles to reach deeper water. However, the diving boards and platforms near the shore make it worth it. There's also a nice restaurant on site. The small admission fee is definitely worth it. Just a heads up, parking is extremely limited so it's best to arrive early to secure a spot.

Seebad Kilchberg
10 Marvin Rivers

This beach is a wonderful destination that offers everything you could possibly desire. It features separate pools for adults and children, a conveniently located lake, a playground, and even a Hiltl restaurant. The infrastructure is impressively modern and impeccably clean. Additionally, the entry fee for adults is quite affordable at CHF 4. However, it's worth noting that the beach can become quite crowded on sunny summer days.

Strandbad Oberrieden
8 Sara Lin

Badi Beach is a fantastic place to visit, offering enjoyable experiences and delicious food. Despite its compact size, it ensures that you can easily keep an eye on your children without any worries. Moreover, they have thoughtfully provided a kiddie pool both in the lake and at the park.

Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen
10 Lila Mavren

This beach offers something for everyone, with plenty of activities available for both kids and adults. The beach area is spacious and provides a comfortable way to enter the lake. Additionally, there is even a swimming pool located right on the water.

Strandbad Wadenswil
10 Dr. Lysandra Everhart

This place is fantastic - it has a spacious parking lot, friendly locals, easy access to the water, stunning mountain views, a lovely restaurant, and other amenities.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 11 beaches in the region, 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.

The hottest month of the region is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 19.4°C and water up to 15°C. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to -0.1°C and water to -4.4°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Zurich? In total there are 16 beaches and the most popular is Mythenquai Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Zurich

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
Strandbad Kusnacht

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

Seebad Kilchberg
8.2
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom
Switzerland, Kilchberg 0.7 km
Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen

Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Zollikon 2.1 km
Strandbad Oberrieden

Strandbad Oberrieden
8.2
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Switzerland, Oberrieden 0.5 km
Schirmensee Strand

Schirmensee Strand
6.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Short walking distance
Switzerland, Gamsten 0.6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Zurich?

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

There are 16 beaches in total, of which about 10 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in Zurich:

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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 Zurich, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Zurich?

Most of the beaches located in Zurich 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 Zurich by access:

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

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

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Zurich?

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 Zurich by occupancy.

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

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Zurich?

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

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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