Swimming lakes in Switzerland

Three countries - one lake. Situated in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Lake Constance is not just Germany's largest lake. With approximately 536 square kilometres surface area, it is also one of the biggest lakes of all of Europe ....

Situated beautifully amidst the Swiss Alps , Lake Silvaplana near St. Moritz is popular mainly among watersports enthusiasts. Due to relatively reliable winds, the lake is ideal for kite- and windsurfing . The so called Maloja wind...

The Davoser See is a natural reservoir, which was once formed through landslide from the Totalp in the Parsenn area. The lake reaches a depth of up to 54 m (59 yards). In summer, the water temperature climbs up to comfortable 20°C...

Lake Arnen is located in the idyllic Tschärzis valley around 25 minutes from Gstaad at an altitude of 1,550 metres. Surrounded by the wooded mountain landscape, it is also known as the "Pearl of the Saanenland". Far away from the...

Lake Lauerzersee lies between the Rigi and Mythen massifs in the municipalities of Lauerz Schwyz and Steinen. The lake, which is 3 kilometres long and a maximum of...

Although it is the smallest of the three Jura foothill lakes, Lake Murten — in French, Lac de Morat — still has a lot to offer. Nestled in a beautiful landscape, this small neighbor of Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Biel lies within the Swiss...

The bathing lake is an idyllic place that attracts both children and adults. For the little ones, a large paddling pool offers exactly what the children long for in the summer: splashing, sloshing, wading and boating. Young people...