Water sports and leisure activities Switzerland

A small walk about 45 minutes on board the Aquarel, a quiet and quiet electro-solar boat to navigate close to the banks, see the Lavaux between lake and mountains and discover the panorama of Lausanne.

The Domaine as you will discover it today is the witness of a curious history. At one time, this area was very marshy and therefore unusable. When the railway was built in 1860, the water had to be channelled through a system of locks. The burghers of Sion were given a lot on condition that they maintain it. Since then, it has become a holiday resort in the middle of nature, an oasis of peace and quiet that is very popular for swimming in the summer: restaurant, campsite, climbing wall, a sports centre.

In summer, in the middle of the city, if you pass over one of the bridges over the Rhine, you will certainly see swimmers drifting slowly in the direction of the current, a small, colourful and floating bag hanging on their arms. The little bag is called Wickelfisch and every self-respecting Basel resident has at least one. You can store your clothes in a dry place and it also serves as a float. At lunchtime or after work, we usually throw ourselves into the Rhine to refresh ourselves, chat quietly with colleagues or friends, letting ourselves be carried away by the waves. Every year, on the ^2nd Tuesday in August (in case of bad weather, the ^3rd), the not-to-be-missed Rheinschwimmen takes place, the big gathering for a collective bath in the Rhine, the whole of Basel throws itself into the water! The start is from the Jardin de la Solitude, near the Tinguely Museum, and you can swim to the Kaserne, at the other end of the city. Thousands of people find their way there. On leaving, everyone receives as a gift their diploma of the year, a drink and a bratwurst (sausage) offered by Migros!

The pool is a beautiful lakeside facility with an Olympic-size pool, a large pool for non-swimmers and a paddling pool for children. Around the pool, ping-pong tables and beach volleyball courts keep sports enthusiasts busy. Otherwise, you can relax on the deckchairs facing the Mémise rocks or on the large expanses of grass. A refreshment bar with panoramic terrace awaits you. The town of Pully also has a second indoor heated swimming pool for winter use.

A sandy beach on the edge of the Alps! The Lido beach is located on Lake Lucerne, with a breathtaking Alpine panorama. Lucerne enjoys mild weather in summer, so what better way to cool off than by taking a dip in the pristine waters of the lake? If the water's too cold, head for the heated swimming pool. You'll also find sports facilities (paddle, beach volleyball) as well as children's play equipment and a lake view restaurant serving pizzas and ice creams. All you need for a relaxing day out!

On sunny days, everyone meets at the pool to lie down on the lawn and refresh themselves in the pools. The complex includes several facilities: 50-metre swimming-pool (Olympic), non-swimming pools, 3-metre diving board and paddling pool. And for fun, you won't miss a slide down the 100-metre slide! Not forgetting an annual aquatic day, activities and courses offered to keep fit throughout the summer (aquagym, aquazumba, aquabike, etc.)

The beach reserved for the children. Ideal to enjoy the lake in all comfort. Very family atmosphere and free access to this small beach surrounded by grass and sand. Nearby, toilets, showers, refreshment stand, children's games and wheelchair access. Free beach. Following Baby plage, the Eaux Vives beach offers a superb setting for swimming, sunbathing, strolling, paddling or sailing... At the end of the beach, the restaurant and the refreshment bar De la plage (also) allow you to refresh yourself, have lunch or dinner.

Would you like to learn or improve your sailing skills? The CVVT sailing school will introduce you to the world of boating in the pleasant natural setting of the lake. Numerous sailing courses are available for sailors of all levels - children, teenagers and adults - and can be tailored to suit your needs, in the form of training courses, weekly courses or private lessons. Small sailboats (stable dinghies) available for hire without a license.

Saint Gingolph is a charming town located between Lake Geneva and the Swiss border. For water sports enthusiasts, the Lac et Mer site offers numerous activities such as swimming, sailing, paddling and kayaking. The municipal beach at Saint Gingolph offers excellent water quality and is very popular with visitors. Nearby is the shaded but unsupervised Plage de Bret. For those who prefer a view of the Vaud Alps, the beach at Saint-Gingolph in France is ideal, with its play areas and diving board.

Did you know that sailing on a lake, when the winds change regularly due to the nearby mountains, can be very technical? The sailing school offers sailing courses, advanced sailing courses and introductory regatta courses (with a particular focus on regattas) for juniors and adults, to help you prepare for your future round-the-world sailing trip. Water skiing and wakeboarding courses are also available. Adults and juniors can train on weighted sailboats and dinghies to take part in the many regattas in which the club participates.

In this aquatic complex in Renens, 5 heated water pools, 2 family type slides, 5 giant slides, a 10 m diving board, sports fields (beach volleyball, badminton), table tennis tables, 3 trampolines... enough to have fun with family or friends! And new attractions are offered: climbing wall on the diving pit, counter-current river and wave pool. Animations all day long, as well as a fitness room, a massage room and a bubbler in the diving pit.

This club was founded in 1900 at the Restaurant des Palmiers in Montreux. It allows young and old alike to discover rowing, a sport beneficial to postural development, tenacity and team spirit. Several introductory courses are planned each year during 1 to 2 extremely popular sessions (registration one year in advance). But the traditional outfit - white hat, light and dark blue striped jersey, knee length breeches and black socks - is no longer compulsory.

Outdoor swimming pool specially adapted for low-age children (paddling pool).

Outdoor swimming pool on the edge of the Bois wood.

The Vevey-Corseaux Plage swimming pool is a beautiful facility in a sumptuous setting for all seasons: it's a pleasant outdoor Olympic pool in summer, with access to the lake. Covered pool for the rest of the year. Adjoining the pool is a beach volleyball court and a La Trattoria restaurant offering the flavours of Italy to be enjoyed on the beach. On the menu: pasta, pizzas, risotto, well-prepared meats and fish from the lake.

A nice facility to enjoy the benefits of water. In winter, the Pervenche swimming pool welcomes you in its 25-metre pool, with the possibility of taking aquagym and aquabike lessons. On Sunday afternoons and Wednesdays during the school holidays, an area is set up as a water garden for children.

Following the course of the Arve, straight down from the tête de Balme, in the Chamonix valley, perhaps you've already seen it in the village of Le Tour, in Argentière or Chamonix, narrower but no less full of energy on its way to honor its rendezvous with the Rhône? Rafting.ch offers white-water sports, with a 7 km rafting trip down the Arve. You'll navigate the river under the expert guidance of qualified guides. We also offer family outings, discovering the banks of the Rhône on a peaceful canoe trip

Since 1934, the Rialto public swimming pool, the only one of its kind in Basel, has been offering relaxation and well-being. Evolving into an aquatic sanctuary combining tradition and innovation, it offers two pools, a diving board, a wellness area and even a restaurant. The sauna is reserved exclusively for women on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Open all week, the pool is very popular at weekends, so it's best to opt for the evening sessions. Please note: not suitable for children who cannot swim. Please note: scheduled to reopen in September 2024 after major renovation.

Founded in 1941, the St. Moritz Sailing Club is one of Europe's best-known sailing venues. The reason? The legendary Maloja wind makes for marvellous sailing, windsurfing, dinghy and catamaran regattas, with speeds ranging from 3 to 6 on the Beaufort scale. The club has organized numerous championships. The school offers courses for beginners and advanced sailors. You can also rent sailing boats, rowing boats and paddleboats.

The Lerchenfeld open-air swimming pool is perhaps the most comprehensive pool complex in St. Gallen. There is an Olympic-sized pool, a children's pool, a paddling pool for the little ones and a diving area. Outside the water, you can also play beach volleyball, street soccer, basketball or try your hand at slacklining. In short, everything is there to spend a good family and sporting day.