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Beach holidays in Switzerland
With 1500 lakes, you are never further than 16 km from the next lake in Switzerland. We have selected some of the most beautiful bathing lakes and rivers in seven Swiss destinations for you and combined them with a suitable overnight accommodation.
Choose a suitable hotel and benefit from attractive prices and additional services. Book your beach holidays in Switzerland today!
Grisons
If you're looking for turquoise water, Lake Cauma in Flims is just the right place for you. Idyllic and bathing fun can also be found at the Stazersee in Celerina where you can enjoy a cool down surrounded by nature. If you are looking for more infrastructure, you should look for a place on Lake Davos and after the swim in the lake, take a walk through the village.
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Lake Staz
Hotel Chesa Rosatsch
The "Home of Food" is located directly at the Inn and includes three restaurants. The most famous Engadine mountain lake Lej da Staz (Stazersee) is not far from Celerina in the middle of a wide open clearing in the extensive Stazerwald forest. The lake can be reached on foot (45 minutes) or by bike (20 minutes).
Included services:
- 1x dinner
- Mountain railway ticket
Lake Cauma
Hotel Des Alpes
The Hotel des Alpes welcomes you to the heart of Graubünden, in beautiful Flims. Flims is characterised by a magnificent and varied landscape. The pearl of Flims is Lake Cauma, which with its turquoise-green and pleasantly cool water is a popular destination for pedestrians and bikers. You can reach the lake on foot from the Hotel des Alpes in just under 30 minutes.
Included services:
- 1 day free mountain railway
- free indoor pool & sauna, local bus and public transport
Valais
A place of contrasts, the Wallis. The largest number of four-thousand-metre peaks can be found in the region and the largest glacier in Europe is also at home here. In summer, there are countless mountain lakes with breathtaking views that invite you to cool off. A popular photo spot is the Leisee in Zermatt.
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Leukerbad
Le Bristol Leukerbad / Loèche-les-Bains
Outdoor activities with pleasant relaxation can be found at Le Bristol Leukerbad. The Leukerbad vitality baths have a 500-year-old bathing culture in which the relaxed mountain bathing experience has remained unchanged.
Included services:
- 1x 3-course dinner
Badehotel Salina Maris - Wellness & Vintage
This wellness hotel is not only in an extremely quiet location and close to hiking and skiing areas but also offers a break from everyday stress with its 800 sqm wellness area.
Included services:
- Entrance to brine bath and wellness
Leisee
Mont Cervin Palace
The Mont Cervin Palace is located in the heart of Zermatt and offers guests a wellness area on 1700m2, in addition to numerous restaurants. The Leisee is considered as the bathing beach of Zermatt and offers beside picknick places and a children's playground a gorgeous view to the Matterhorn. The lake lies at 2'232 m and can be reached on foot in 10 minutes from the Sunnegga mountain station.
Included services:
- Picnic basket
- Excursion Sunnega
Bernese Oberland
The Bernese Oberland is one of the most famous and diverse regions in Switzerland. Here you will find a lot of tradition paired with authentic landscapes as far as the eye can see. With over 800 lakes, the region offers great bathing opportunities. For example in one of the many lidos on Lakes Thun and Brienz.
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Lake Thun
Hotel Eden Spiez Swiss Quality
The 4-star superior hotel is idyllically situated in a park on Lake Thun. You can relax in the large wellness area, or make use of the stand-up paddle board in the lido, which is included in this offer.
Included services:
- Stand-Up Paddle (4h)
- Picnic basket & blanket
Lake Thun
Hotel Beatus
The 5-star Beatus Wellness & Spa Hotel in Merligen is an oasis of peace and relaxation. Culinary delicacies await you all day long. The 12'000m² hotel park, surrounded by trees that are over a hundred years old and beautiful roses, is situated directly on the shore of Lake Thun.
Included services:
- 7x overnight stays incl. breakfast & 3/4 gourmet board
- Free access to wellness and spa facilities
- Arrival and departure by train
Brienzersee
Grandhotel Giessbach
The historic hotel residence is situated on the shores of Lake Brienz, right next to the world-famous Giessbach Falls. The rooms have a view of the waterfall, the lake or the forest. Europe's oldest funicular railway takes you to the hotel's own landing stage where you can explore the villages and excursion destinations around Lake Brienz on steamboats.
Central Switzerland
Lake Lucerne is known for its incomparable shape and rock faces that plunge into the water. It also offers many opportunities for a jump into the cool water. The lido "Ufschötti" or the Lido in Lucerne are popular spots. Or the lido "Seeli" at the Seelisberg lake is also worth a visit.
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Lido "Ufschötti"
Hotel Central
The Hotel Central is located in the middle of the hip "Neustadt" quarter and is an ideal starting point to get to know the city. The "Ufschötti" lido on Lake Lucerne is just a few minutes' walk from the Hotel Central.
Included services:
- Badi entrance fee
- Pedalo ride
Lake Lucerne
Hotel Wilden Mann
For 500 years, this traditional house has been taking care of the well-being of its guests. None of the 48 lovingly furnished rooms is like the other, but each one is made for a change of scenery. The lido "Ufschötti" or Lido are only a few minutes' walk away.
Included services:
- Superior room
- 3-course dinner
- House Aperitif
Eastern Switzerland
How about a trip to the Buchhorn lido in Arbon? Or would you prefer a lido in Steckborn or Romanshorn? All of these can be found on the largest lake in Switzerland, Lake Constance. Water fun can also be found at Lake Walen. For example, at the Lago Mio bathing beach outside Weesen between the Fly and Betlis districts.
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Walensee
Hotel Arvenbüel
From here you can enjoy the breathtaking panorama of the surrounding mountains and the Glarus Alps. The small but fine Hotel Arvenbüel welcomes you to Amden, right next to the cleanest lake in Switzerland: Lake Walen. During a wet cooling off in the deep blue Walensee, you can enjoy the wonderful view at the same time.
Western Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland became famous above all for its vineyards and watch factories. But the region also has a lot to offer for water rats. Lake Geneva alone offers countless possibilities. Plage de Vidy in Lausanne, Plage du Pierrier in Montreux and many more! On Lake Neuchâtel, you can enjoy the beaches of Yvonand, Estavayer-le-lac and La Neuveville. For those who prefer it a little bit smaller and clearer, you will find your match at Lake Murten in Salavaux.
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Lake Geneva
Hôtel Masson
In a quiet spot, not far from the lake, lies the Hôtel Masson. This charming Vaudois hotel offers you an ideal location for exploring the lakeside beaches of Lake Geneva. The Swiss Riviera is already waiting for you!
Included services:
- 2 nights' accommodation
- Breakfast included
- 1x 4-course dinner
Lake Neuchâtel
Grand Hôtel et Centre Thermal d'Yverdon-les-Bains
The hotel is located in Yverdon-les-Bains in the heart of a wooded park. In addition to private wellness and beauty treatments, the hotel is directly connected to the public Centre Thermal. Not far from Yverdon, the sandy beaches of Yvonand are located on Lake Neuchâtel. With their fine sand and turquoise blue water, a paradise for those seeking relaxation.
Lake Murten
Château Salavaux
Château Salavaux, dating from the 16th century, is set in a beautiful landscape surrounded by trees and rose bushes. The rustic walls, steeped in history, give the Château a unique atmosphere. A few minutes' walk from the hotel is Salavaux Beach on Lake Murten, the longest natural sandy beach in Europe (fresh water).
Ticino
Ticino is particularly inviting for a swim with its many hours of sunshine. The beautiful lake beach Lido di Locarno on Lake Maggiore is a beautiful oasis for relaxation and recreation. For families the 600 meter long sandy beach Lido di Ascona is also highly recommended and offers a lot, especially for the little ones. Jumping towers, beach volleyball fields and table tennis tables can be used and for a small additional fee there is even a water park available for the children. The Lido di Ascona is one of the longest Lido's in Switzerland. There are also numerous lidos around the Lago di Lugano. Adventurous bathing fun can be found in the Maggia and/or Verzasca Valley. What could be better than a jump from the rocks into crystal clear water.
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Lago di Lugano
International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel
In a privileged position on the lake promenade, in the immediate vicinity of restaurants, cafés, the boutiques of the Via Nassa and the renowned LAC, Lugano Arte e Cultura, the International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel is a very good choice for your stay in Lugano. Either in the hotel pool or in the Lago di Lugano, an unforgettable swimming experience is always included.
Included services:
- 1h boat rental
Lago Maggiore & Maggia/Verzasca
Casa delle Olive
The Casa delle Olive is a side house of the Piazza Ascona Hotel & Restaurant and is situated in the historical and romantic village centre of Ascona, only 30 metres from the lake. The Lido di Ascona beach resort on Lake Maggiore is not far from the village centre. In the Verzasca and Maggia Valley, which are easily accessible from Ascona, the rivers of the same name also invite you to bathe.
Included services:
- Packed lunch