River Pool Oberer Letten
Flussbad Oberer Letten
Swimming
A popular and free 400m river pool on the Limmat, offering an urban oasis for open-air swimming with a diving board, bar, and volleyball courts, known for its refreshing current and vibrant social scene.

πŸ“œ A 400m river pool on the Limmat, a popular and free urban oasis for open-air swimming.
πŸ” Features a diving board, bar, and volleyball courts.

Why Go

🌊 Unique local swimming spot with refreshing current
πŸ’Έ Free entry and a chilled-out vibe
πŸ€Έβ€β™€οΈ Features a 2-meter diving board, beach volleyball, and boule courts
β˜€οΈ Relax on sun terraces, some with book boxes

Why Avoid

⚠️ Strong current, for swimmers only
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Not recommended for guests with small children
πŸ“ˆ Can get very crowded, especially on summer evenings and weekends

Tips

πŸ”‘ Bring your own padlock for free lockers
πŸ‘Ÿ Water shoes are recommended as the riverbed can be sharp
⏰ Arrive early or later in the evening to avoid crowds

Cost

πŸ’° Entry is completely free.

Hours

πŸ•’ Operates seasonally from May 10th to September 21st. Daily 9 AM – 2 PM, with extended hours on beautiful days.

πŸ…ΏοΈ Facilities

🚿 Toilets, showers, and changing rooms are available
πŸ”’ Free lockers provided (bring padlock); seasonal lockers/cabins available for a fee
πŸ” On-site bar/restaurant for food, coffee, and ice cream
πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Wellness services like massage and yoga are offered