Spot Picks: Kinderregion Lidos

The Kinderregion makes a splash – with diving towers, playgrounds, rafts and laid-back barbecue spots beckoning between city beaches and glistening mountain lakes. Find our nominations for the six best lakeside lidos in Zurich, Schwyz, Zug, Glarus, Rapperswil, Baden and Winterthur here:

Zürichsee: Badi Rivulet

A hidden gem on Lake Zurich, Rivulet Lido in Altendorf is where kids build pebble castles, splash in the paddling pool, bounce on the water trampoline, and explore the playground with bubbling water features. Beneath shady trees, healthy snacks from the lido restaurant keep energy levels high.

Zugersee: Strandbad Cham

Rubber ducky ahoy! At Cham’s lakeside lido, kids zoom down the slide into the non-swimmer pool or paddle under the sunshade. Thrills await at the diving tower and floating rafts. Afterwards, families enjoy beach volleyball, table tennis, or relaxing on shady lawns – plus classics from the lido restaurant.

Baden: Kappisee

Rise and shine – early birds might just score a fire pit and bench on the little island in Lake Kappi. But late sleepers won’t miss out: there are plenty of places to swim, a raft for sunbathing, and the Limmat for a leisurely float.

Zürich: Katzensee

Nature at its finest – no flamingos, no lilos! At the idyllic sandy shore of Katzensee, a protected nature reserve, kids splash safely in the shallows or run wild on the playground. Barbecue pits await hungry grill masters, while the kiosk feeds the rest. All around, the forest offers shade and calm.

Lauerzersee: Seebad Seewen

Summer, sun and Seewen! Kids squeal with joy as they splash in the shallow waters of Lake Lauerz, conquer the playground or launch themselves from the diving tower. A five-armed floating island and raft bring endless fun, while ping-pong, volleyball and the surf bike keep things lively. Tasty bites await at the self-service restaurant.

Glarnerland: Klöntalersee

One lake, three bathing spots and endless fun: At the Klöntalersee, kids bathe in the emerald-green waters, dive from the tower, paddleboard across the lake, or savour ice cream from the boat. Sausages sizzle over fire, while campers can pitch their tents at the campsite.

Made up of Zurich, Schwyz, Glarus, Zug, Rapperswil, Baden, Winterthur and Liechtenstein,

Kinderregion offers a wide range of activities. kinderregion.ch