Heat wave: 4 urban rivers in Switzerland where to cool off

It will be hot this weekend in Switzerland. If many Helvetians will surely choose to take shelter from temperatures by jumping in a swimming pool or pricking a small head in one of our lakes, there is a third option that the world envies us: swimming in the city, during a stream.

An “unthinkable in the Rhône in Lyon, the Seine in Paris, the Thames in London or the Arno in Florence”, recalled “The illustrated” In 2021. So much so that when the Seine was opened for swimming this July 5 for two months, «Liberation» made a report on the banks of the Limmat, in Zurich. “Here, no debate on water quality: everyone agrees that it is excellent,” writes the French daily. Overview of these rivers where to be floated, with the prudence which is essential.

Limmat in Zurich

In Zurich, therefore, swimming in the Limmat concentrates around two “Badis”, that ofUpper Latvian and that ofLower laten. The first, in the heart of the city, has a 400 -meter long swimming channel and a 2 -meter high dive, while the second allows you to be dripped in the river over 100 meters. A pool for non-nings, a children’s paddling pool and a diver are also available. Zurich being definitely completely indicated in the event of a heat wave, other “Badis” overlook the lake.

AAR in Bern

In Bern, swimming in the AAR is erected as a true art of living. Beginners will choose to bathe in one of the capital’s river pools, the most famous being Marzili, directly under the Federal Palace. For more experienced swimmers, the current that can be powerful in the AAR, the city of Berne lists several courses on son site internet. The first goes from the Eichholz campsite to Marzili. A card, available on The Swiss Rescue Societylocates the various infrastructure installed and the danger areas along the river.

The Rhine in Basel

In Basel, the “Wrapping”a colored fishing bag in the shape of a fish, is part of the summer wardrobe. We slide there clothes and personal effects before slipping into the Rhine. The Tinguely museum is one of the most popular places to get into the water. From there, you can allow ourselves to be dripped on some 3 kilometers before leaving by one of the scales arranged along the route and enjoying one of the refreshments open on the shore. Be careful, however, to respect the safety rules. A Online brochure Cartography The sections of the river open to swimmers.

The Rhône in Geneva

And we could not conclude this overview of urban swimming without mentioning the Rhône, in Geneva. Even if, twice this month of June, a ban on swimming and navigation was pronounced as a result of hydrocarbon leaks. The recommended swimming area is located on the left bank, after the underground bridge, along the Saules path. It begins at the height of rue des Falaises and ends at the last pontoon before the bike at Pointe de la Junction. Watch out for the last outing …

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