Swimmíng in Lake Zürich

Sports and Hobbies
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Hi,

Since May, I live in central Zürich and would like to go swimming in the lake during a jog.

Where is the best place for ad hoc swimming in the lake or river, within running distance of Central / Zürich HB, where there is no entrance fee, and it is just possible to take a dip for ten minutes?

There are plenty of formal bathing clubs, but surely there must be a beach or free bathing place somewhere around?

Are there any (water) safety issues to consider?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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Well,first off,going swimming 'during' a jog sounds like a really strenuous sport.

but,if you live near central and want some other places without 'the others' i would suggest to keep going past Bellvue for 2-5 kilometers and there you should find some nice places outside of the 'fan' zone.if you have a bike you could venture past Meilen to some more sweet spots that are not overely crowded,I like those spots as well for the same reasons as you,but please don't tell anyone.......oh wait....are we on the EF

I thought this was the AM

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as for the Limmat,again,2-5 kliks downstream is very good and some really nice scenic areas,as for water safety,there are no water moccasins that i know of ...but be aware that near bridges the undercurrent is powerful enough to take you under......and keep you there.

other than that,good swimming

4
On Lake Zurich, just beyond Tiefenbrunnen Bath. Very close to Tiefenbrunnen station and terminus of Trams 2 and 4. After the swim, you can ride Tram 4 back to Central.

5
I usually just jump off the dock near China Garden...then lay on the grass afterwards.

6
you can also jump in the lake at the rentenanstalt or further down on this side near the landiwiese or even further down in wollishofen.

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There are a few free public baths in Zurich, maybe one is close enough to you?