Location
Switzerland
Status
Officially Designated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Grass / lawn
Best season
Mid-May to late September (closed for renovation from autumn 2026, provisionally reopening May 2027)
About Badi Tiefenbrunnen
Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen is one of the City of Zurich's summer lake baths, set in parkland on the right (eastern) shore of Lake Zurich at Bellerivestrasse 200, a few minutes from the city centre near the Zürichhorn. It is a classic Swiss 'Badi': lawns, a lake section for non-swimmers, a children's paddling pool, diving boards at 1, 3 and 5 metres, a 62-metre lake slide, a restaurant and a tea pavilion with a terrace. Nudity is limited to a separate area: above the changing rooms are FKK sun terraces divided by sex, one for men and one for women. These are for sunbathing only. Swimming in the lake happens from the mixed area, where swimwear is required, and one reviewer has criticised the men's terrace for being basic and having no direct lake access. It suits visitors who want a nude sun deck within a full-service city lido rather than a natural nude beach. Entry is paid, with day tickets, multi-entry cards and season passes. The bath is open in summer only and, according to the 2026 listing, is closing for renovation after the 2026 season, with reopening provisionally set for May 2027.
Getting there
Take a tram or bus to Wildbachstrasse, about 200 metres from the entrance; buses 912 and 916 stop at Chinagarten, and Zürich Tiefenbrunnen railway station is about 400 metres away. Zurich main station is roughly 3 km away. Paid parking with a four-hour limit is available at Bellerivestrasse 174 (Zürichhorn), and there is a disabled parking space at the entrance. Adult admission in 2026 was CHF 8. Access to the FKK terraces is through the changing-room buildings.
What visitors say
Reviews praise Tiefenbrunnen's setting, lake views, grounds and friendly staff, while recent comments note a dip in restaurant quality and a slippery pool area, and some feel the entry price is high. Feedback on the FKK terraces is sparse: visitors confirm the men's and women's areas are separate, and one criticised the men's terrace as poorly equipped and cut off from the lake. Some guides also describe Tiefenbrunnen as popular with gay men.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
Zurich Tourism lists gender-separated FKK sun terraces in a separate area of the bath, run by the City of Zurich. Nudity is permitted only on those terraces; the lake and the rest of the bath are clothed. The bath is closed for renovation from the end of the 2026 season.
Naturism at Badi Tiefenbrunnen sits under Switzerland's rules for officially designated nude beaches — explicit protection inside the marked area.
Full country law: Switzerland public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 47.3589, 8.5589
Visitor tips
- 1 Official designation: nudity is protected inside the marked area.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim nude at Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen?
No. Nudity is allowed only on the gender-separated FKK sun terraces above the changing rooms; swimming in the lake is from the mixed area in swimwear.
Are the FKK areas mixed?
No, there is one terrace for men and one for women.
How much does it cost?
In 2026 adult entry was CHF 8, with cheaper rates for young people and children and multi-entry and season passes available.
Is it open in 2027?
The bath closes for renovation after the 2026 season; reopening is provisionally planned for 8 May 2027 but was not yet confirmed.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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