Gay beaches & badis in Zurich: the local guide with addresses, opening hours and links.
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.
Lettensteg 10, 8037 Zürich · Zurich · Approximate location
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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.
Stadthausquai 12, 8001 Zürich · Zurich · Approximate location
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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.
Wehntalerstrasse, 8046 Zurich · Zurich · Approximate location
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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.
Schanzengrabenpromenade, 8090 Zurich · Zurich · Approximate location
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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.
9 Mythenquai, 8002 Zurich · Zurich · Approximate location
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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.
Utoquai 50, 8008 Zürich · Zurich · Approximate location
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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.
Bellerivestrasse 200, 8008 Zürich · Zurich · Approximate location
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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.
Werdinsel, 8049 Zürich · Zurich · Approximate location
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