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180 Limmattalstrasse, Zürich

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About this place Werdinsel Beach

The Werdinsel, an island in the Limmat river, sits on Zürich's western edge. Its downstream end has long been the city's nude bathing spot, a place where gay men have gathered for decades. You'll find people sunbathing on the lawns and swimming in the river during summer months. Be warned: the current is strong, so it's not a place for tentative swimmers. It's free, with no facilities to speak of, so don't forget to pack water and sun cream. To get there, take the tram to the Werdhölzli stop, then walk downstream along the river for about 10–15 minutes. The trees provide cover for discreet cruising, but it's essential to remember this is a public space - police and passersby do walk through. Respect the people who come here just to bathe.

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Gay Gay-friendly (straight venue) Naked required Food served Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Day venue Evening venue Seasonal (summer only) Nudist allowed Cruising area Beach bar Showers Lifeguard Secluded Easy access Outdoor

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Inspire45423798758
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Great outdoor bistro with freshly prepared food. (trout, bread salad, gazpacho)... uncomplicated location. Good, attentive Service, fair prices.

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Des H
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Good place to sunbathe. Pleasant location, not too busy and well maintained. Easy to get to from the tram. Naturist part is further up from the main part.

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Roland B
Aug 2026
★★★★★

walking all along the river downstreams, you will come to this little island located in the river, with its swimming area and a cultural institution with restaurant. a nice stroll to come here and a pleasant place to pass a sunny summer day.

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Joanne O
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Discovered this lovely Badi this summer. Very relaxing way to spend a few hours by the river Limmat. Life guard to ensure a safe swim. Would be worthwhile taking a snorkel and mask as the water is exceptionally clear and plenty of fish to watch. The flow is quite gentle here which makes for a very relaxing swim. Changing facilities and lockers available. There is a lovely little kiosk selling snacks and a beautiful area for toddlers. Well worth a visit!

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eurohandsofsteel
Aug 2026
★★★★★

On a sunny day this is packed with sunworshipping. You can jump into the river and cool off. Bit further down by the wooden area you can even take all your clothes off.

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René A
Aug 2026
★★★★★

This is a very crowded place on a summer's day or a nice day. It is a really nice place. It is probably best to visit on a weekday and certainly outside of holiday time. There are places to have something to eat and drink. It is a place worth visiting as you can walk from here back to Zurich along the river

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gebizzle
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Very nice place to take a bath in the Limmat. Sometimes a bit crowded but still easy to find a place if you don't mind sitting close to other people. Extensive facilities for chanching and also a nice Restaurant.

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Rudolf S
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Wahrt start's with a short stretch of swimmable and lifeguarded channel leading to a river power station and has a zone for toddlers watergates, a building for taking showers and change next to the zones openair cafeteria with good food and delicious cakes, goes on long the river and then in the nudism free Zone of Werdinsel that features generous zones for Skinny dipping and several times a year hosts little quaint festivals. The river power station opens on Saturdays as a little museum of river-water energy production.

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Amber K
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Great place to hang out in the summer with kids or with friends. Drinks and food are a little pricey so I would suggest bringing your own. But all in all would highly recommend

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Oscar C
Aug 2026
★★★★★

Perfect spot to be outdoors in summer, sunbathing, eating, swimming and enjoy the city in an other way as usual.

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Last updated on 3 November 2026

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