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Strandbad Mythenquai

Lake beach·Enge & Wollishofen

A sandy beach since 1922

A lake beach opened in 1922, with 250 metres of sand, diving boards and paddleboards to hire.

About Strandbad Mythenquai

The Strandbad Mythenquai opened on Lake Zurich in 1922. Today it has a 250-metre sandy beach and a big lawn, diving platforms at 1, 3 and 5 metres, table tennis, barbecue sites and a Hiltl restaurant, plus stand-up paddleboards to hire from an automatic depot (CHF 30 an hour) and yoga, Pilates and paddling courses. It was rebuilt after a fire in 1951.

Our take

  • Sandy beach
  • Paddleboards
  • Family-friendly
Address
Mythenquai 95, 8002 Zürich
Enge & Wollishofen, Zurich

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Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Strandbad Mythenquai before you go.

Last checked: October 2026 How we choose

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