Lakes & outdoor pools

Take some time to forget the stress of everyday life.

There are plenty of bathing spots for all those who wish to take it easy on the shores of Lake Lucerne – whether swimming or simply relaxing by the lakeside. Strandbad Lido, Seebad Lucerne and Ufschötti are especially popular. For those who prefer a quieter pace will find oases in quiet and idyllic places. Crystal-clear mountain lakes of the region, perfect for picnics or a refreshing dip after a strenuous hike.

Bathing areas & outdoor pools

The picturesque beauty of Lake Lucerne and the attraction of the lakeside resorts make it a popular destination for family outings, romantic walks along the shore or simply to relax and recharge your batteries in the midst of peaceful and natural surroundings.

  • Open detail page 'Hergiswil Lido'
    Hergiswil Lido
    seaside resort
    Seestrasse 102, 6052 Hergiswil
  • Open detail page 'Beckenried lido'
    CC-BY Region Klewenalp Vierwaldstättersee
    Beckenried lido
    seaside resort
    Bachegg, 6375 Beckenried
  • Open detail page 'Buochs-Ennetbürgen lido'
    Buochs-Ennetbürgen lido
    seaside resort
    Seefeld 1, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Bathing place Neuseeland'
    CC-BY Nidwalden Tourismus, Caroline Pirskanen
    Bathing place Neuseeland
    Outdoor pool
    Seestrasse, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Stansstad lido'
    CC-BY Nidwalden Tourismus
    Stansstad lido
    seaside resort
    6362 Stansstad
  • Open detail page 'General Guisan Quay bathing area'
    CC-BY Nidwalden Tourismus
    General Guisan Quay bathing area
    Outdoor pool
    General-Guisan-Quai, 6362 Stansstad
  • Open detail page 'Seelisberger Seeli natural swimming pool'
    Seelisberger Seeli natural swimming pool
    Outdoor pool
    Seelistrasse 4, 6377 Seelisberg
  • Open detail page 'Seedorf lido'
    Seedorf lido
    Beach volleyball court
    6462 Seedorf UR
  • Open detail page 'Hopfräben lido'
    CC-BY-SA Erlebnisregion Mythen, Mirjam Camenzind
    Hopfräben lido
    seaside resort
    Gersauerstrasse 83, 6440 Brunnen
  • Open detail page 'Seaside resort'
    Seaside resort
    seaside resort
    Seemattliweg 25, 6423 Seewen
  • Open detail page 'Lakeside resort Lucerne'
    Seebad Luzern
    Lakeside resort Lucerne
    seaside resort
    Nationalquai, 6004 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Buchenhof lido'
    CC-BY Strandbad Buchenhof
    Buchenhof lido
    seaside resort
    Buchenhof, 6422 Steinen
  • Open detail page 'Seebad Horw'
    Blick auf die Aussenbestuhlung in der Seebadi in HorwView of the outdoor seating in the Seebadi in HorwVue sur les sièges extérieurs de la Seebadi à Horw
    Seebad Horw
    seaside resort
    Seebadstrasse 3, 6048 Horw
  • Open detail page 'Rachmaninoff quai bathing area'
    Rachmaninoff QuaiRachmaninoff QuaiQuai Rachmaninoff
    CC-BY Luzern Tourismus, Laila Bosco
    Rachmaninoff quai bathing area
    seaside resort
    Hertensteinstrasse 88, 6353 Weggis
  • Open detail page 'Lido seaside resort'
    CC-BY Luzern Tourismus / Laila Bosco, laila_bosco
    Lido seaside resort
    Swimming pool
    Föhnhafen 6, 6440 Brunnen
  • Open detail page 'Isleten bathing area'
    Isleten bathing area
    Promenade
    6466 Isleten-Isenthal
  • Open detail page 'Strandbad Tribschen'
    Strandbad Tribschen | Sportcard Luzern
    CC-BY-NC-ND André Maurer Photography / www.andremaurer.ch, André Maurer Photography www.an
    Strandbad Tribschen
    seaside resort
    Warteggstrasse, 6005 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Seefeld Park Sarnen adventure pool'
    © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Seefeld Park Sarnen adventure pool
    Outdoor pool
    6060 Sarnen
  • Open detail page 'Sachseln lido'
    © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Sachseln lido
    Outdoor pool
    6072 Sachseln
  • Open detail page 'Seepark Lungern'
    © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Seepark Lungern
    Outdoor pool
    6078 Lungern
  • Open detail page 'Rütenen bathing area'
    Rütenen bathing area
    Outdoor pool
    Rütenenstrasse, 6375 Beckenried
  • Open detail page 'Aawasseregg bathing area'
    CC-BY Nidwalden Tourismus
    Aawasseregg bathing area
    Outdoor pool
    Aawasseregg, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Waldbad Zimmeregg'
    Waldbad Zimmeregg
    Outdoor pool
    Schwimmbadstrasse 1, 6014 Luzern Littau
  • Open detail page 'Chäserenholz Alpine wellness'
    © Fabienne Bregenzer, RIGI BAHNEN AG, Fotografin Fabienne Bregenzer
    Chäserenholz Alpine wellness
    Outdoor pool
    6410 Goldau
  • Open detail page 'Ufschötti Lucerne'
    Buvette Aufschütte (Ufschötti)Buvette Aufschütte (Ufschötti)Buvette Aufschütte (Ufschötti)
    Ufschötti Lucerne
    Outdoor pool
    Alpenquai, 6005 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Hotel FloraAlpina Outdoor - Wellness'
    Hotel FloraAlpina Outdoor - Wellness
    Wellness
    Schibernstrasse 2, 6354 Vitznau
  • Open detail page 'Restaurant Winkelbadi'
    Blick auf die Winkelbadi HorwView of the Winkelbadi HorwVue sur la piscine Winkelbadi Horw
    Restaurant Winkelbadi
    seaside resort
    Seestrasse 6, 6048 Horw
  • Open detail page 'Lido and indoor swimming pool Weggis'
    Lido and indoor swimming pool Weggis
    indoor swimming pool
    Hertensteinstrasse 45, 6353 Weggis
  • Open detail page 'Lido Lucerne'
    Strand Lido Luzern
    CC-BY Luzern Tourismus , Laila Bosco
    Lido Lucerne
    Beach volleyball court
    Lidostrasse 6A, 6006 Luzern

Water sports activities

Experience water sports in the Lake Lucerne Region - ideal for sailing, windsurfing, stand-up paddling, kayaking and more. Enjoy breathtaking views and unforgettable adventures on the water.

  • Open detail page 'Discover Scuba Diving Tauchsport Nidwalden'
    Discover Scuba Diving Tauchsport Nidwalden
    from CHF 95.00 p. p.
    Water sports
    Seestrasse 65, 6052 Hergiswil
  • Open detail page 'SUP and canoe hire, Villa Kapellmatt'
    Zwei SUP-Paddler bei Sonnenuntergang auf dem VierwaldstätterseeTwo SUP paddlers at sunset on Lake LucerneDeux pagayeurs en SUP au coucher du soleil sur le lac des Quatre-Cantons
    SUP and canoe hire, Villa Kapellmatt
    Water sports
    Seestrasse 56, 6354 Vitznau
  • Open detail page 'SUP yoga on Lake Sihl'
    © Xaver Büeler, Schwyz Tourismus
    SUP yoga on Lake Sihl
    Water sports
    8846 Willerzell
  • Open detail page 'Surfsession.ch Wakesurfing Lucerne - Watersports'
    Surfsession.ch Wakesurfing Lucerne - Watersports
    Bookable online
    from CHF 80.00 p. p.
    Water sports
    Seeburgstrasse 8, 6006 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Launch VIP boat trip'
    Launch VIP boat trip
    Water sports
    6353 Weggis
  • Open detail page 'Sail and More - Sailing school and excursions'
    Mit dem Sunliner unterwegs auf dem VierwaldstätterseeTravelling on Lake Lucerne with the SunlinerEn route sur le lac des Quatre-Cantons avec le Sunliner
    Sail and More - Sailing school and excursions
    Water sports
    Parkstrasse 28, 6353 Weggis
  • Open detail page 'Kanuwelt - beginners' course for adults'
    Kanuwelt - beginners' course for adults
    from CHF 170.00 p. p.
    Water sports
    Seefeld 8, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Goldi treasure hunt'
    Goldi treasure hunt
    Individual offer
    Kirchweg 12, 6375 Beckenried
  • Open detail page 'Unique submarine dives in Lake Lucerne'
    Unique submarine dives in Lake Lucerne
    Bookable online
    Water sports
    6354 Vitznau
  • Open detail page 'Lüchttürmli boat hire'
    Lüchttürmli Bistro & BarLüchttürmli Bistro & BarLüchttürmli Bistro & Bar
    CC-BY Luzern Tourismus, Beat Brechbühl
    Lüchttürmli boat hire
    Summer sports
    Seestrasse 27, 6353 Weggis
  • Open detail page 'Seemeile.net'
    Seemeile.net
    Water sports
    Seefeld 4, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Winter canoe trip'
    Winter canoe trip
    Water sports
    Seefeld 8, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Canoe World Buochs GmbH'
    Canoe World Buochs GmbH
    Water sports
    Seefeld 8, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Wakesurfing and wakeboarding Surfup swiss'
    Wakesurfing and wakeboarding Surfup swiss
    Water sports
    Bootshafen (Erster Steg rechts neben Strandbad Buochs), 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Lucerne Regatta'
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    Lucerne Regatta
    Water sports
    Würzenbachstrasse 13, 6006 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Diving Nidwalden'
    Diving Nidwalden
    Water sports
    Seestrasse 65, 6052 Hergiswil
  • Open detail page 'Canyoning Outventure'
    Canyoning mit OutventureCanyoning with OutventureCanyoning avec Outventure
    Canyoning Outventure
    Water sports
    Rotzbergstrasse 15, 6362 Stansstad
  • Open detail page 'HotTug boat'
    HotTug_Vierwaldstättersee_ BuochsHotTug_Vierwaldstättersee_ BuochsHotTug_Vierwaldstättersee_ Buochs
    HotTug boat
    Wellness
    Bootshafen (Erster Steg rechts neben Strandbad Buochs), 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Waterbike'
    Waterbike
    Summer sports
    Seestrasse 12, 6373 Ennetbürgen
  • Open detail page 'Fishing on the Lucerne Riviera'
    Fishing on the Lucerne Riviera
    Fishing
    Seestrasse 5, 6353 Weggis
  • Open detail page 'SUPoint'
    Yoga mit Supoint auf dem VierwaldstätterseeYoga with Supoint on Lake LucerneYoga avec Supoint sur le lac des Quatre-Cantons
    SUPoint
    SUP StandUpPaddling
    Seeplatz 5, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Bathing beach in Bauen'
    Bathing beach in Bauen
    SUP StandUpPaddling
    6466 Bauen
  • Open detail page 'Mall of Switzerland'
    Mall of Switzerland
    Water sports
    6030 Ebikon

Mountain lakes

Discover the crystal-clear mountain lakes of the region, many located in quiet, idyllic spots: inviting oases, perfect for picnics or a refreshing dip after a strenuous hike.

  • Open detail page 'Lake Bannalp'
    Landschaft beim BannalpseeLandscape near Lake BannalpPaysage près du Bannalpsee
    Lake Bannalp
    Mountain lake
    Betriebsleitung, 6387 Oberrickenbach
  • Open detail page 'Arnisee'
    Blick auf den ArniseeView of Lake ArniVue sur le lac d'Arni
    Arnisee
    Mountain lake
    Schützengasse 11, 6460 Altdorf UR (Arnisee)
  • Open detail page 'Glattalpsee'
    © Tina Schelbert, Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus GmbH
    Glattalpsee
    Lake
    8751 Urnerboden
  • Open detail page 'Lake Härzli'
    © Obwalden Tourismus
    Lake Härzli
    Lake
    6390 Engelberg
  • Open detail page 'Seelisberger Seeli natural swimming pool'
    Seelisberger Seeli natural swimming pool
    Outdoor pool
    Seelistrasse 4, 6377 Seelisberg
  • Open detail page 'Alplersee'
    Blick auf den AlperseeView of the AlperseeVue sur le lac d'Alper
    CC-BY Luzern Tourismus, Gianluca Steffan
    Alplersee
    Lake
    Alplersee, 6452 Sisikon

Tips for cooling down

These tips will help you keep a cool head and enjoy nature at the same time.

Ice cream parlours

Discover Lucerne's sweet and melting side.

Lucerne fountains

Refresh yourself at a fountain on your stroll through the city and enjoy the excellent drinking water on the go.

Summer bars by the water

Sommerbar Volière im Inseli-Park Luzern mit Gästen und Blick auf den Vierwaldstättersee.

Enjoy the warm summer days with something refreshing at one of the cool summer bars in Lucerne. 

Famous blue pedalos

Discover the lake by pedaling. Enjoy your free time on the water and get to know the Lucerne lake basin from a different perspective.

Lucerne lakeside promenade

The city walk takes you past the landing stages, over the pier and along the lakeshore. The perfect place for a stroll.

Boat trip

SGV Sommer
© SGV

Enjoy the fresh lake air on a boat trip across Lake Lucerne.