Zurich offers a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, boating, hiking in the Alps, and exploring forest trails. The city also offers excellent gastronomy with local specialities al fresco, riverside leisure spots, and trendy rooftop bars with breathtaking views over the lake. For those looking for exercise, running or biking can be enjoyed in this beautiful city.

Summer in Zurich is all about freedom, as it allows visitors to embrace nature and enjoy the crisp, fresh waters of the lakes and rivers. The 18 outdoor swimming areas within Zurich's city limits offer a variety of experiences for visitors and locals alike.

The historic Seebad Utoquai, located on Lake Zurich's lakeside promenade between Bellevue and Zurichhorn, has been providing guests with refreshing swims for over 120 years. The hotel offers yoga classes, sunbathers working on their tans, and Mediterranean delicacies. Flussbad Oberer Letten, located just a stone's throw from Zurich Main Station, features a 400-meter-long swimming channel with a 2-meter high diving platform, two beach volleyball courts, sun terraces, and a restaurant and bar stocked with snacks and drinks.

The Frauenbad at Stadthausquai, built in art nouveau style, caters to only female guests and offers two over 30-meter-long pools, deck with sunshades, a small library stocked with reading material, a kiosk with sandwiches, salads & fruit juices, and wellness services such as massage and yoga. Three evenings a week, the facility transforms into the "Barefoot Bar" for both men and women, offering music, dancing, and tranquil views of the Grossmunster, Fraumunster, and the River Limmat.

Urban Surf, located in the trendy Zurich-West quarter, is an ideal spot for surfing with a never-ending supply of water and professional surf instructors on hand. The chilled and summery atmosphere makes it perfect for relaxation and fun.