best river swimming spots in zurich?

Transportation, Travel and Trips
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hi ef! i'm off swimming today and want to go in the limmat and not the lake. i've seen people swim in there and it looks lovely, but im not sure if i can go in anywhere or just in the roped off 'bad' areas. any pointers would be appreciated.

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There is a popular swimming area near Limmatplatz, off of Wasserwerkstrasse. It's just southeast of the bridge that runs next to the MMM Migros complex at Limmatplatz. There are volleyball courts, etc. as well.

A lot of people also jump off into the river near the park behind the Swiss National Museum (near the HB) and then float and swim down to the spot mentioned above. That spot is located right where the Limmat and Sihl rivers split (or so I think that's what it does right there).

I'm pretty sure you can just go in there, without having to pay.

Have fun!

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Yep, the area next to Wasserwerkstrasse is Oberer Letten, and is free - on the south side, there is a bathhouse/showers/toilets/chairs/restaurant/lockers, etc. I've been enjoying it!

Further up the river is Werdinsel, which has a small but nice area for river swimming. There is a cafe nearby, and more shade than at Oberer Letten. There is a small children's wading area if you have kids, too. All free.

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brilliant! that's exactly where i'll go. thanks.

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what happiness! what joy!

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There are so many attraction places in Zurich. My favorite spot is the Enge and Landewiese.

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If you really want to have fun at the Limmat, take a rubber boat or li-lo style inflatable thing with you.

Grab a group of friends, and just float down the Limmat.

There are train stations next to the Limmat at Dietikon, and Kilwangen (Kanton Argau) that will take you straight back to Zurich.

Failing this, for Swimming, I still prefer the Unterletten at the Dammweg walk bridge (tramstop near the Viadukt markets).

It has a grill in the water you can put your feet against and use the current to just keep your head out of the water.

change rooms and showers. all quiet.

.... did I mention a short stop at the 'Mousetrap pub' at the Viadukt on your way home?

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When we lived in Zurich, we would go almost daily to the Limmat between Hardbrücke and Wipkinger Park. Lots of places to jump in that were well worn by me/wife/dog... Let the current take you for about 15 minutes and make sure to get out a bit before Europabrücke (danger beyond). Walk back and do it again.

Don't be surprised if people look at you like you are crazy. We started doing this in 2006 and it did not seem to be very common.

fduvall

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I generally take this route (in the middle you have to get out and walk around the hydro electric powerplant).

https://www.google.ch/maps/preview#!...!1m1!1e4&fid=0

I take along a "Schwimmsack" ( http://www.slrg.ch/de/nw/sektionen/b...bestellen.html or http://www.transa.ch/de/produkte/beu..._062827-005010 ) to put my shoes, clothes, wallet and mobile phone in.

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Werdinsel in the best for a relaxing swim in the Limmat. Much more space than the Letten and more relaxed. Has lifeguard, toilets, food stand, kiddie pool.

http://www.badi-info.ch/au_hoengg.html

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Are you freaking serious?

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Hi,

There are many indeed, but some quite quiet are around Hardeggsteg Bridge:

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=U...031f68bb69bebf

I hope you enjoy it in a sunny day!

C