Country
Switzerland
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Family friendly
Yes
Season
May to mid-October
About SonnenBad Schönhalde
SonnenBad Schönhalde (SBS) is a members' naturist and FKK club that has run its own grounds at Aeugst am Albis, in the Knonauer Amt south-west of Zurich, since 1960, and celebrated its 75th anniversary recently. The club says it belongs to the Swiss Naturist Union and the International Naturist Federation. The grounds lie on a sloping hillside in a rural setting partly bordering a nature reserve, with panoramic views to the Rigi, Pilatus and the Alps, about 20 minutes by car from Zurich, 15 from Zug and 30 from Lucerne. Facilities are simple: an outdoor swimming pool, lawns and sitting areas, a barbecue area, a small self-service bistro, pétanque, table tennis and garden chess, and basic toilets, washrooms and changing rooms. Members can stay overnight in caravans, campers or tents or in a farmhouse; a few visitor camping spots exist but must be booked ahead. The club describes its aim as enjoying sun, wind and water nude, with mutual respect and tolerance, and welcomes all age groups. The outdoor season runs through the warmer months, closing with a work day and party in mid-October. There is no warden and the site is not always staffed, and the slope makes it hard going for people with limited mobility.
Legal context & local rules
Nudity is lawful on private club grounds not visible to the public in Switzerland. Cantons may restrict nudity in public spaces, but this does not affect the club site.
Switzerland is naturist-friendly with designated nude beaches and bathing areas. Cantonal laws vary slightly, but social tolerance is high. The Swiss Naturist Federation (FSN) works with cantonal authorities to designate naturist zones. Nudity in spas and thermal baths is common.
What’s here
Getting there and visiting
The postal address is Wängibadstrasse 1, 8914 Aeugst am Albis, but that is not the guest entrance: ask the club for directions. By car take the A4 and exit at Affoltern am Albis; by public transport take the S5 or S14 from Zurich to Affoltern am Albis, then bus 225 towards Aeugst. During the season the grounds are open to club members, guests of members, members of Swiss naturist clubs and INF card holders, who pay a day or annual fee (amounts not published). Newcomers can join after a trial period. Email the club before a first visit.
Before you go
- 1 Check the current local rules and access conditions before travelling.
- 2 Bring a towel and sit on it when using shared seating.
- 3 Never take photographs of other people without clear consent.
- 4 Respect the venue’s clothing, privacy, and behaviour rules.
Location
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47.2667, 8.4756
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit for the day?
Yes if you hold an INF card or belong to a Swiss naturist club, or come as a member's guest; a day fee applies.
Do I need an INF card?
Non-members need an INF card or Swiss club membership, or must be a member's guest.
Is it family friendly?
The club says all age groups are welcome.
Can I camp?
Members can stay in caravans, tents or a farmhouse; a few visitor spots exist but must be booked in advance.
Is it accessible?
Not easily: the grounds are on a slope, which the club says suits people with limited mobility poorly.
Sources
Researched 25 October 2026 .
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