Third-party-reported, approximate info — check locally. Respect other bathers, local rules and water safety (rivers can be dangerous). Not a cruising directory.

Flussbad Oberer Letten

River lido

Free municipal river lido with a 400-metre swim channel, diving board and sun terrace. An established gay travel source describes its young, mixed crowd and relaxed atmosphere as a worthwhile Zurich summer stop; strong swimmers only, with no designated gay area.

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Lettensteg 10, 8037 Zürich · Zurich · Approximate location

Last checked: 18 August 2026

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Frauenbad Stadthausquai / Barfussbar

River lido

Historic municipal river lido on the Limmat, reserved for women during daytime; in the evening it becomes Barfussbar and opens to everyone. A documented queer TEA Pool Party with swimming took place here in July 2026, providing a concrete queer-friendly connection; current access and swimming hours should be checked on the official page.

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Stadthausquai 12, 8001 Zürich · Zurich · Approximate location

Last checked: 4 August 2026

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Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0

Katzensee

Lake beachFKK / clothing-optional

Free natural lake bathing at Katzensee, in the nature reserve north-west of Zurich, with an FKK/nude bathing area. A quiet, natural spot — please respect the reserve's rules.

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Wehntalerstrasse, 8046 Zurich · Zurich · Approximate location

Last checked: 22 June 2026

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Ritu Sriram · CC BY-SA 4.0

Männerbad Schanzengraben

River lido

Historic Schanzengraben badi, free and men-only during the day; in the evening Riminibar opens to everyone. A recent local feature also notes a small gay community among its regulars. Swimwear is worn; it is not FKK.

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Schanzengrabenpromenade, 8090 Zurich · Zurich · Approximate location

Last checked: 5 August 2026

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Roland zh, upload on 25. September 2009 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Seebad Enge

Lake lido

Lake Zurich badi near Bürkliplatz with swimming lanes in the lake, a sun deck and a women's area. A central mixed alternative with lake and Alpine views, not an officially designated gay badi.

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9 Mythenquai, 8002 Zurich · Zurich · Approximate location

Last checked: 5 August 2026

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Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0

Seebad Utoquai

Lake bath

Historic wooden lake bath near Bellevue with three rafts and separate lounging areas with sun terraces for women and men. A central mixed alternative, not an officially designated gay badi.

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Utoquai 50, 8008 Zürich · Zurich · Approximate location

Last checked: 5 August 2026

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Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0

Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen

Lake lidoFKK / clothing-optional

Classic Lake Zurich lido with a separate fenced nude/FKK sunbathing area that gay guides describe as especially popular with gay sunbathers. The fenced area is for sunbathing, not swimming.

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Bellerivestrasse 200, 8008 Zürich · Zurich · Approximate location

Last checked: 5 August 2026

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Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0

Werdinsel

River islandFKK / clothing-optional

Public Limmat island with an official FKK zone at the island tip. Current gay guides describe this area as gay-popular. The current is suitable only for experienced swimmers.

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Werdinsel, 8049 Zürich · Zurich · Approximate location

Last checked: 5 August 2026

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Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0

Health & PrEP in Zurich

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For information only, not medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment always consult professionals and check the official source.

Arud Zentrum für Suchtmedizin — PrEP

PrEP centre

Arud offers medically supervised PrEP in Zurich through the SwissPrEPared network, including the related regular check-ups. The official provider assesses eligibility and access individually.

SwissPrEPared PrEP centre
PrEP consultation and follow-up
regular HIV/STI testing
addiction-medicine consultation

Schützengasse 31, 8001 Zürich · Zurich

+41 58 360 50 00

Last checked: 19 August 2026

Official website ↗

checkin the city — Zürich

PrEP centre

checkin the city is a medical practice and testing centre in Zurich focused on HIV and sexually transmitted infections, offering PrEP, PEP and vaccinations. It is on the list of participating SwissPrEPared centres; appointments are booked online.

SwissPrEPared PrEP centre
PrEP counselling and generic PrEP medication
HIV and STI testing
PEP counselling
vaccinations (including HPV for under-27s living in the canton of Zürich)
online appointment booking

Lintheschergasse 17, 8001 Zürich · Zurich

+41 44 500 46 46

Last checked: 4 November 2026

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Checkpoint Zürich

Sexual health / Checkpoint

HIV/STI testing
PrEP follow-up
vaccinations
counselling

Limmatstrasse 25, 8005 Zürich · Zurich

+41 44 455 59 10

mail@cpzh.ch

@checkpoint_zh

Last checked: 22 June 2026

Official website ↗

Checkpoint Zürich / official website

Praxis Above & Beyond — Zürich

PrEP centre

The internal-medicine practice Above & Beyond in Zurich offers HIV therapy, PrEP and prevention, treatment of sexually transmitted infections and trans health care. It is on the list of participating SwissPrEPared centres; appointments are best requested by email, as the phone often goes unanswered.

SwissPrEPared PrEP centre
PrEP and prevention
HIV therapy
treatment of sexually transmitted infections
trans health care
appointments preferably by email

Obstgartenstrasse 20, 8006 Zürich · Zurich

+41 77 457 03 44

Last checked: 4 November 2026

Official website ↗

Stadtspital Zürich — HIV-Beratung, Tests und PrEP

PrEP centre

Stadtspital Zürich participates in the national SwissPrEPared programme and offers HIV counselling, testing and medically supervised PrEP. Alongside its dermatology services, the infectiology department also treats HIV infections. This directory entry is not medical advice.

SwissPrEPared PrEP centre
PrEP prescription and follow-up
HIV testing and counselling
STI consultation
HIV treatment

Last checked: 8 October 2026

Official website ↗

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SwissPrep.ch — Apotheke Schaffhauserplatz

PrEP centre

SwissPrep.ch is an online PrEP web shop with physical collection at the Apotheke Schaffhauserplatz in Zurich and delivery throughout Switzerland. Dispenses the only generic PrEP approved in Switzerland (Emtricitabine/Tenofovirdisoproxil 200/245 mg Mepha, 30 tablets) for around CHF 49 for self-payers — or free/reduced for SwissPrEPared participants who have nominated this pharmacy as their preferred dispenser. A prescription from a SwissPrEPared centre is required; the pharmacy does not offer the initial PrEP medical consultation.

Online PrEP ordering and delivery (nationwide)
PrEP dispensing — Emtricitabine/Tenofovirdisoproxil 200/245 mg Mepha
PrEP information and FAQ

Seminarstrasse 1, 8057 Zürich · Zurich

Last checked: 29 July 2026

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Universität Zürich — Zentrum für Reisemedizin, Sprechstunde Sexuelle Gesundheit

PrEP centre

University of Zurich sexual-health clinic associated with SwissPrEPared, offering PrEP consultations plus STI testing, counselling and prevention. Contact the official provider for medical guidance.

SwissPrEPared PrEP centre
PrEP consultation and follow-up
HIV/STI testing and counselling
sexual health consultation

Hirschengraben 84, 8001 Zürich · Zurich

+41 79 329 48 65

mzc@ebpi.uzh.ch

Last checked: 5 August 2026

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USZ Zürich — PrEP-Sprechstunde Infektiologie

PrEP centre

The Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology at USZ offers a dedicated PrEP consultation (Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, by appointment) plus counselling and support for HIV prevention and treatment.

PrEP consultation and follow-up
HIV/STI counselling
hepatitis testing and treatment
infectious diseases consultation

Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zürich · Zurich

+41 44 255 33 22

Last checked: 24 June 2026

Official website ↗

Ank Kumar

Community & help in Zurich

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HAZ — Queer Zürich

Regional association

community groups
advocacy
meetups
bi group
trans & non-binary groups
migration support

Official website ↗

Last checked: 8 October 2026

Rainbow Sport Zürich

Queer sport

LGBTIQA+ sports club
community sport
events

Official website ↗

Last checked: 21 June 2026

Regenbogenhaus Zürich

Community hub

community space
partner organisations
events
co-working
discussion groups

Official website ↗

Last checked: 21 June 2026

Zurich Pride Festival

Pride organisation

Pride demonstration
visibility
political advocacy
community mobilisation

Official website ↗

Last checked: 8 October 2026

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Rights · News

Zurich shelves its conversion-practices ban: who decided, what it means and what you can do now

On 29 October the Kantonsrat’s steering committee suspended the almost finished ban. Facts, reactions, the national picture, a petition and where to find support.

November 5, 2026 · 4 min read

Bild: Queer Switzerland · Queer Switzerland editorial artwork

Health · News

20 years of Checkpoint Zürich: anniversary celebration with workshops, apéro and party on 21 November at the Kraftwerk

Zurich’s queer health centre Checkpoint turns 20: programme, acts, tickets and why the occasion matters beyond the party calendar.

November 5, 2026 · 4 min read

Roland zh · CC BY-SA 3.0

Community · News

Zurich Pride returns to the city centre in 2027: what is confirmed

After the festival pause, Zurich Pride has named its 2027 dates and venue: two days at Kasernenareal and Zeughaushof, plus the Saturday march.

September 10, 2026 · 2 min read

Albinfo · CC BY-SA 4.0

Things to do in Zurich

Switzerland's biggest city wears its glamour quietly: a turquoise lake framed by the Alps, a medieval Old Town, and one of the country's most relaxed, confident queer scenes. Zürich is easy to walk, easy to swim in, and surprisingly easy to be yourself in. Here is a short orientation that mixes the postcard sights with the gay city locals actually live in.

Sights

Altstadt and the Grossmünster

Wander the medieval Old Town on both banks of the Limmat and climb the Karlsturm, one of the Grossmünster's twin towers, for a panorama over the rooftops, lake and Alps.

Nature

Lake Zürich and a boat trip

Stroll the lakeshore promenades and consider a classic boat cruise on the water, with the Alps lining the horizon on a clear day.

Food

Lindt Home of Chocolate

A short trip to Kilchberg on the lake brings you to Lindt's interactive chocolate museum, home to a giant chocolate fountain and a huge shop; booking ahead is wise.

Nature

Uetliberg viewpoint

Zürich's local mountain is a short train ride from the centre and rewards you with a sweeping lookout over the city, the lake and the Alpine chain.

Culture

Kunsthaus Zürich

Switzerland's largest art museum spans the Middle Ages to the present, a calm cultural anchor on a rainy or reflective afternoon.

Queer

Cranberry Bar

In the heart of the Old Town near the Limmat, this long-running gay bar has been a friendly cocktail meeting point for the city's queer scene since the late 1990s.

Queer

Seebad Utoquai lido

A historic wooden lakeside bathhouse from the 1890s with a men's section long popular with gay men, plus a cafe and bar; a relaxed way to swim and mingle in summer.

Tips for your visit

If you visit in June, check the dates for Zürich Pride, the city's big LGBTIQ+ parade and celebration, which fills the city centre with tens of thousands of people.
The city is very walkable, and its trams and trains make day trips like Uetliberg or Kilchberg quick and simple.
In warm months locals swim straight from the lakeside badis (public baths); bring a towel and join in.

Frequently asked questions about gay Zurich

What LGBTIQ+ events are there in Zurich?

We list upcoming queer events in Zurich, such as “20 TEN AGAIN”. The agenda is updated continuously.

Are there gay bars and clubs in Zurich?

Yes. In Zurich you can go out at LGBTIQ+ venues such as Amboss Rampe, Auer & Co., Club Bellevue.

Are there gay saunas or cruising clubs in Zurich?

Yes, Zurich has adult venues (18+) such as Männerzone Shop, Renos Relax Sauna, Sauna Mylord. Access after age verification.

Are there gay-friendly beaches or lidos in Zurich?

Yes, around Zurich there are gay-popular bathing spots such as Flussbad Oberer Letten, Frauenbad Stadthausquai / Barfussbar, Katzensee.

Where can I get PrEP or an HIV/STI test in Zurich?

In Zurich you'll find sexual-health and PrEP services such as Arud Zentrum für Suchtmedizin — PrEP, checkin the city — Zürich, Checkpoint Zürich, alongside the national SwissPrEPared programme.

Are there queer associations or groups in Zurich?

Yes. In Zurich you can reach LGBTIQ+ groups and associations such as HAZ — Queer Zürich, Rainbow Sport Zürich, Regenbogenhaus Zürich.

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Health & PrEP in Zurich

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Zurich shelves its conversion-practices ban: who decided, what it means and what you can do now

20 years of Checkpoint Zürich: anniversary celebration with workshops, apéro and party on 21 November at the Kraftwerk

Zurich Pride returns to the city centre in 2027: what is confirmed

Things to do in Zurich

Altstadt and the Grossmünster

Lake Zürich and a boat trip

Lindt Home of Chocolate

Uetliberg viewpoint

Kunsthaus Zürich

Cranberry Bar

Seebad Utoquai lido

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