Location
Switzerland
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About FKK Choller Zug
Choller is a free public bathing area on the northern shore of Lake Zug (Zugersee), at the edge of the town of Zug, with views across the lake to the mountains. The shore here has three small bays used for swimming, and the westernmost of them is officially set aside for nude bathing; nudity is not allowed in the other two bays or on the footpaths. Swiss media have named Choller among the country's most attractive FKK bathing spots. The bay has a small sandy beach mixed with fine pebbles and a gentle slope into the water, so the lake is easy to enter, and the water warms up well in summer. Around the bays are lawns, benches, fire pits for grilling and toilets, but no kiosk or café, so bring food and drink. The area is unsupervised and open at all hours. The nude bay is small with limited shade, and on summer weekends it often fills while the clothed bays are quieter. The surroundings are a nature reserve, so dogs must be kept on a lead.
Getting there
Take the train (S1) or bus to Zug Chollermüli (or Schutzengel), then walk about 600 metres to the bays. Cyclists can ride along the lakeside. Drivers should use the paid car park at Chollermüli, about 600 metres away; visitors report parking fines for cars left near the shooting range (Schiessstand). The site is free and open at all times. Paths are flat, and accessibility details are published via Procap.
What visitors say
Visitors praise the lake and mountain views, the calm setting, the easy shallow entry and the mixed crowd, and several call it one of Switzerland's best nude bathing spots. Others report crowding on summer weekends, little shade, a small area, and some unwanted attention or territorial regulars, so experiences vary. Parking fines are a recurring complaint, and some note the toilets are an awkward distance from the nude bay.
Summarised in our own words from public reviews and guides listed under Sources.
Amenities
Legal context
According to Swiss bathing guide badi-info.ch, only the western of the three Choller bays is officially approved for nude bathing; nudity elsewhere, including on the paths, is not allowed. No official city of Zug page was found confirming the rule (2026).
Naturism at FKK Choller Zug sits under Switzerland's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Full country law: Switzerland public nudity guide.
Researched 24 October 2026. No official source confirms naturist status, so treat it as unverified.
Location
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Approx. 47.1784, 8.4794
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 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
Which bay at Choller is for nude bathing?
The westernmost of the three bathing bays. Nudity is not allowed in the other bays or on the paths.
Does it cost anything?
No, the bathing area is free and open around the clock.
How do I get there?
S1 train or bus to Zug Chollermüli, then about 600 metres on foot; paid parking is at Chollermüli.
Is there food?
No kiosk or café, but there are fire pits for grilling, benches and toilets.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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