In hopes to encourage summer to make its appearance again, the Frau has decided to write about swimming in Switzerland. Yes, Switzerland is landlocked.
But despite having no
oceanfront, Switzerland still offers many wonderful places to swim in the summer. Below are five great options.
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Dive into this sparkling
turquoise jewel near Flims in Graubünden or just flirt with a few local men. (Graubünden, according to a Swiss
friend, is the canton where Swiss German speakers have the sexiest accent.) Other options? Rent a paddleboat and enjoy the water ohne goosebumps.
Drink the water? Swim in the
water? At Lake Lungern, you could do either. The water is drinking-quality pure
and one part of the lake has a swimming area complete with a sandy beach and
water slide. You can also hike or bike around the entire lake, as the Frau has
done.
Swim with the swans or tan
on the deck—in any weather. Unlike some lidos along Lake Zurich, this historic
one is open May 12-September 23 from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. in all weather
conditions.
How many capital cities in
the world have a river? And how many of these rivers can you swim in without a major health risk? The Frau doesn't know of many unpolluted rivers in world capitals, but she does know that you can swim in Bern's river. Here, every summer, hundreds of people take to the Aare, the longest
river in Switzerland.
C'est beau to live in Lausanne.
Naturally, this Olympic city is home to a wonderful summer swimming facility that includes–what else?–an Olympic-sized pool. Celebrating its 75th anniversary, Bellerive also includes a family pool, an aquatic park, 20 ping pong tables, and a lovely location by the lake.
Where do you like to swim in
Switzerland?
