Seebad Utoquai on Postcard

"Here, gay men gather at Seebad Utoquai, which is part of Zürich's vibrant and varied gay scene."

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"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."

Zurich's Best Badis for Swimming

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"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."

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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!

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.

Ali Al-Ibrahim

Google

It was extremely busy when we visited but it is a beautiful location to swim in Lake Zurich.

Massimo Bartolotta

Google

Utoquai is a peaceful and charming lakeside bath, offering direct access to Lake Zurich (no grass or stones). It's a quiet escape within the city. I love it! Ideal for "informal" lunches. Not recommended for families, although it has 2 springboards. And you can rent stand-up paddling boards.

Dancing Burningman

Google

Zürich Hot Spot Badi with Lots of Locals From Earl Morning Till evening and separat Place to Sunbath for Men and Women and some good Food too. 🍀

sim sim

Google

Excellent area to chill and swim at. Showers are clean and there is a cafe that does light snacks and drinks. Staff were really friendly and lovely. Got crowded on a Sunday afternoon but plenty of space to lie in the sun and enjoy the cool and clean water. Would highly recommend, you can also walk 10mins to the nearest train station to go directly to Zurich airport after. Great for chilling out before your flight, it only takes 20mins to the airport by train!

Ruxi Balea

Google

This place is a nightmare for both locals and tourists. It’s extremely crowded, making it difficult to enjoy your time there. On top of that, the behavior from the employees is downright unacceptable and impolite. Their attitude is atrocious, talking down to guests for asking simple questions, like how to use the jumping board (which, by the way, is inexplicably located only in the men’s. The staff act like you’d be inconveniencing them during their free time, making the entire experience unfriendly and unprofessional. The only saving grace is the gastro, which is decent—but it’s hardly worth the hassle. Overall, it’s a spot to avoid at all costs. Nust the most horrible experience I had ever in 15 years living in Zürich.

Gyuri Zelena

Google

A peculiar early 20th century style bathhouse on the lake, with a mixed area in the middle, and separate male and female areas. It's not a regular "beach" but rather a swimming and sunbathing facility. There's a small restaurant as well... Direct access to the lake, only for swimmers.

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!

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.

Ali Al-Ibrahim

Google

It was extremely busy when we visited but it is a beautiful location to swim in Lake Zurich.

Massimo Bartolotta

Google

Utoquai is a peaceful and charming lakeside bath, offering direct access to Lake Zurich (no grass or stones). It's a quiet escape within the city. I love it! Ideal for "informal" lunches. Not recommended for families, although it has 2 springboards. And you can rent stand-up paddling boards.

Dancing Burningman

Google

Zürich Hot Spot Badi with Lots of Locals From Earl Morning Till evening and separat Place to Sunbath for Men and Women and some good Food too. 🍀

sim sim

Google

Excellent area to chill and swim at. Showers are clean and there is a cafe that does light snacks and drinks. Staff were really friendly and lovely. Got crowded on a Sunday afternoon but plenty of space to lie in the sun and enjoy the cool and clean water. Would highly recommend, you can also walk 10mins to the nearest train station to go directly to Zurich airport after. Great for chilling out before your flight, it only takes 20mins to the airport by train!

Ruxi Balea

Google

This place is a nightmare for both locals and tourists. It’s extremely crowded, making it difficult to enjoy your time there. On top of that, the behavior from the employees is downright unacceptable and impolite. Their attitude is atrocious, talking down to guests for asking simple questions, like how to use the jumping board (which, by the way, is inexplicably located only in the men’s. The staff act like you’d be inconveniencing them during their free time, making the entire experience unfriendly and unprofessional. The only saving grace is the gastro, which is decent—but it’s hardly worth the hassle. Overall, it’s a spot to avoid at all costs. Nust the most horrible experience I had ever in 15 years living in Zürich.

Gyuri Zelena

Google

A peculiar early 20th century style bathhouse on the lake, with a mixed area in the middle, and separate male and female areas. It's not a regular "beach" but rather a swimming and sunbathing facility. There's a small restaurant as well... Direct access to the lake, only for swimmers.

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