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Flussbad Oberer Letten

Lettensteg 10, Zurich, Switzerland
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Ranked #51 of 65 attractions in Zurich
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

It is a lot of fun to drift in the very clean (but mostly chilly) river. Usually it is quite crowded on a sunny day but that adds to the ambiance. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

This river-fed swimming area (open for swimming only in summer, June-September) is one of the most trendy places in Zurich. Accordingly, it's often overcrowded, especially on weekends if the weather is fine. If possible, come here on a weekday of be early enough to catch one of the last places to sit down. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

For someone who grew up at the beach, I find Letten a complete joke. There are far better places to go swimming in Zürich. Go to Greifensee or to the lake at Rapperswil, far far better. Letten is like a canal bordered by grey concrete walls on both sides and water flowing through it. Why in the world would locals... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011

The Oberer Letten is a free public swimming place along a river canal. It's provides changing rooms, showers, and toilets and has on both sides of the river a little snackbar. On one side, there are two beach volleyball fields, too. On warm days, it is usually very crowded and a place to see and be seen. But beware -... More

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