Name: This is an amazing spot for a refreshing swim. The lush flora and fauna, including stunning flowers and trees, add to the beauty of the place. There are also numerous games to keep you entertained. Additionally, the entire area is impeccably clean.
Item: Mythenquai Beach
Rating: 10
Author: Maxwell Andersson

About Zurich Lake

When we hear the word - the beach, in the head arises one established association - sea, sand and relax. But who says the sea has a monopoly on vacation? Often the lakes attract no less than the sea, and in some cases even more tourists than the seaside. Zurich Lake can be attributed to this.

Some general information about Zurich Lake. It is located in Switzerland (St. Gallen and Zurich), total area - 88.7 km², the maximum depth is 49 meters.

The coast of Zurich Lake is a real find for lovers of saturated turquoise water, and even these places are not traditionally famous for memorable landscapes - your vacation certainly won’t be any worse!

There are predominantly concrete beaches, that which primarily situated within the settlements. Perhaps that is why Zurich Lake is popular among travelers who prefer relaxation. However, and other groups of travelers may also like this place. We have even prepared for you several collections to explore the beaches of Zurich Lake - Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen, Mythenquai Beach, Strandbad Dorfmeilen, Strandbad Kapfnach

The coastline of Zurich Lake is mostly straight, but the absence of winding shapes is compensated by the abundance of natural vegetation that is often present in the region. This vegetation creates a natural shadow that protects vacationers from the sun’s heat on hot days. These can be either rare trees or even dense forest areas, and it is important to be able to find them.

There are no secluded beaches here. So if you are looking beach holidays outside the hustle and bustle of the city, the coast of Zurich Lake is probably not your option.

Zurich Lake Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Strandbad Mythenquai

Mythenquai Beach

Zurich 2.3 km

Very good

8.6

Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Gray sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

8.8 Amenities index

Strandbad Rapperswil

Seebad Rapperswil beach

Rapperswil 0.3 km

Very good

8.5

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Concrete cover • Very crowded • Distant parking

3.5 Amenities index

Strandbad Kusnacht

Kusnacht 0.9 km

Very good

8.3

Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

7.8 Amenities index

Strandbad Wollishofen

Kilchberg 2.2 km

Very good

8.3

Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

6.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Strandbad Kapfnach

Horgen 1.6 km

Very good

8.2

Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Concrete cover • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

7.2 Amenities index

Seebad Kilchberg

Kilchberg 0.7 km

Very good

8.2

Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Fine pebbles bottom • Very crowded

8.8 Amenities index

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Popular types of Zurich Lake beaches

Planning a beach holiday, most travelers imagine a beautiful clean and uncrowded beach. The latter during high season, may be unreal. However, sometimes it is possible to find exceptions.

The coast of Zurich Lake is very popular with holidaymakers, so most beaches in season have a high level of occupancy. But this does not mean that there is no less crowded beaches. Such beaches still exist, but there are not so many - about 3. Check selection.

Beaches with shade in Zurich Lake

Strandbad Rapperswil

Seebad Rapperswil beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover

Switzerland, Rapperswil 0.3 km

Strandbad Kapfnach

8.2

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water

Switzerland, Horgen 1.6 km

Ruschlikon Strand

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom, Good for Sup surfing

Switzerland, Ruschlikon 0.5 km

Strandbad Oberrieden

8.2

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water

Switzerland, Oberrieden 0.5 km

Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water

Switzerland, Zollikon 2.1 km

Strandbad Sonnenfeld

8.1

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Switzerland, Mutzmalen 0.5 km

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