Zurich Lake & River Baths (Badi)
Badi / Frauenbad Stadthausquai
Zurich's summer way of life: swim and sunbathe at wooden bathhouses on the lake or the Limmat, which turn into bars at night.
Zurich has more than 20 lake and river bathing spots, collectively called Badi. Entry is free or costs only a few francs. Frauenbad Stadthausquai, next to the old town, is a 19th-century wooden bathhouse. It's women-only during the day, and at night it becomes Barfussbar, a bar open to all genders. At the Letten river bath, you can float down the Limmat, and the lakeside Utoquai and Mythenquai offer wide views. In summer, a swimsuit is all you need. Keep valuables safe, and watch the current when swimming in the river.
Opening hours
Approx. mid-May–mid-September, generally 09:00–19:00 (weather permitting)
Nearby sights
- Fraumünster
- Lake Zurich
- Grossmünster
- St. Peter Church
- Confiserie Sprüngli Paradeplatz
- Lindenhof
- Zurich Opera House
- Niederdorf (Old Town)