Gay beaches & badis in Zürich
Gay beaches & badis in Zürich: the local guide with addresses, opening hours and links.
Katzensee
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.
Reserva natural del Katzensee, noroeste de Zúrich · Zürich · Approximate location
Updated 2026-06-22
Männerbad Schanzengraben
The city's oldest bathing house (1864): a wooden structure in the Schanzengraben moat in the heart of the old town, men-only by day and home to the open-to-all Riminibar in the evening. It's a calm, relaxed men's badi with nostalgic charm; local and queer voices mention it as a queer-friendly meeting spot in the centre of town. Swimwear is worn, it is not nudist.
Schanzengraben, Altstadt, Zürich · Zürich · Approximate location
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Updated 2026-06-22
Seebad Enge
Historic lake lido on Lake Zurich by the Arboretum (Mythenquai), with bathing jetties built into the water, a bar and a sun deck over the lake; a mixed pool and a women's section. Gay guides and locals report a relaxed, queer-friendly atmosphere by the lakeside, especially around Pride.
Arboretum, Mythenquai, Zürichsee, Zürich · Zürich · Approximate location
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Updated 2026-06-22
Seebad Utoquai
Historic wooden lake bath on Lake Zurich with a separate men's area; nude sunbathing and swimming next to the baths is accepted in a relaxed way. A popular, central summer meeting spot.
Utoquai 50, 8008 Zürich · Zürich · Approximate location
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Updated 2026-06-22
Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen
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.
Werdinsel
Public Limmat island listed by gay travel guides as popular for sunbathing and clothing-optional bathing. Not a cruising listing.