Zurich's Lakeside Lounges: Perfect Midway Points with a View

Zurich's greatest asset? The lake. ✨

It's crystal clear, it's refreshing, and it's the city's social heart, especially in summer.

So when you're planning a meetup, heading to the lakeside is always a good idea.

Here are the best ways to find your perfect midway point along its beautiful shores.

1. A 'Badi' Bar (Seebad Enge or Utoquai)

Swim, Sunbathe, Socialize

Zurich's "Badis" (lidos) are public swimming areas that often have bars and restaurants attached.

By day, they're for swimming. By night, they transform into chic lakeside lounges.

Seebad Enge and Seebad Utoquai are two of the most central. Meet for a drink with your feet dangling over the water. A perfect midway for a summer evening.

[Visual: Stylish people enjoying drinks on the wooden deck of a Badi bar at sunset.]

2. The Chinese Garden (Chinagarten)

A Pocket of Tranquility

A gift from Zurich's sister city, Kunming, this authentic Chinese garden is a peaceful gem on the eastern shore of the lake.

It's a beautiful and unique place for a quiet chat, away from the crowds.

A great midway point if one person is in the Seefeld neighborhood. There's a small entrance fee.

[Visual: The ornate, colorful architecture of the Chinese Garden with the calm lake in the background.]

3. Blatterwiese (or 'Chinawiese')

The City's Backyard

Right next to the Chinese Garden is a huge, open grassy area called Blatterwiese.

This is where Zurich comes to play. People are picnicking, playing games, and grilling.

It's a free, casual, and lively midway spot. Grab some drinks from a nearby shop and find a spot on the grass.

[Visual: Hundreds of people relaxing and picnicking on the green grass of Blatterwiese on a sunny day.]

4. A Bench on Bürkliplatz

The Classic Central View

Bürkliplatz is the main square where the Limmat River flows into the lake. It's also where the lake boats depart.

It offers a classic, stunning view of the lake and the Alps on a clear day.

It's one of the most central and accessible midway points. Grab a bench, watch the boats, and enjoy the view.

[Visual: The view from Bürkliplatz, looking down Lake Zurich towards the snow-capped Alps.]

Whether you want chic drinks, a quiet garden, or a lively park, Lake Zurich has a midway spot for you.

Let midway@ analyze the tram and bus routes to find a lakeside lounge that's a perfectly fair travel time for your whole crew. Hoi! ✨