Amazing Swiss Surf Spots You Need to Know About

Switzerland has one of the most beautiful and diverse natural sceneries worldwide, ranging from dramatic mountains to clear blue lakes. This European country has numerous rivers and more than a thousand lakes. With 30°C in July and August, many Swiss, as well as tourists, love to spend their time on the beach. They can engage in various recreational activities there, from swimming and taking boat tours to surfing. For those interested in trying out new sports, investing in the right surfing equipment can enhance the experience. What's more, this article will explore the top 5 spots for surfers that will make their vacation unforgettable.

But if you've already decided to try river and lake surfing, don’t stop there! You should know that this country offers endless possibilities for entertainment. Exploring some of the most thrilling aquatic adventures can make your trip even more memorable. Try as many different activities as possible to make the most out of your experience. Since you already enjoy the adrenaline rush, you can also try exploring casino games at popular Swiss casino online sites.

These reputable casino platforms offer hundreds of slots, different variations of table games, and other casino games. What’s more, they offer plenty of popular payment methods players can use to fund their accounts and play games. Also, with operators' optimized mobile sites, anyone can easily engage in gaming while taking a break from surfing.

The Reuss River in Bremgarten

The Reuss River, located in Bremgarten near the military grounds, offers one of the best spots for river surfers in Switzerland. Additionally, surfing enthusiasts can catch those waves between May and September. Throughout those months, there’s just enough water which makes this watersport possible. But keep in mind that it’s best to use a short surfboard with a wide tail since this river is fairly slow.

The Aare River in Bern

The Aare River in Bern boasts two ideal spots for bungee surfing: Unterthorbrücke and Altenbergsteg. After you tie a bungee cord to a bridge, you can let Aare pull you downstream. Try to block the water with your surfboard until you reach enough tension and get ejected from the water. At that moment, the cord will propel you upstream for dozens of meters, and that’s the best part.

The Reuss River in Lucerne

The Reuss River also offers an amazing spot for bungee surfing located in Lucerne. During the summer months, it’s crowded with locals as well as tourists who enjoy this activity.

Moreover, the three-meter tall Geissmattbrücke bridge is the favorite option for leaping into the waters and riding the Reuss River. However, bungee surfers jump off plenty of other bridges all the way to Emmen.

Alaïa Bay in Sion

Surfers can now enjoy surfing in the massive Alaïa Bay surf center in Valais. Even though this is an artificial pool, sports fans can have a great time there. And this is why you should add this surf spot to your list:

• To begin with, it’s bigger than a football field. With that amount of space, you can enjoy surfing as much as you would on any river.
• Moreover, it can produce up to a thousand waves per hour.
• Plus, imagine riding on those waves while enjoying the scenery in the background: mesmerizing snow-capped Valais peaks.
• Even if you are a total beginner, you can get valuable lessons and hopefully master the basics of surfing fast.

OANA Citywave in Lucerne

Before Alaïa Bay opened, people could enjoy this pastime in the first indoor surf wave in Switzerland, the OANA Citywave. Ebikon near Lucerne offers this fun activity year-round - so you won’t have to wait for spring to come to have some fun. Plus, the water has tropical temperatures making this experience even more enjoyable.

Another great thing is that anyone from amateurs to skilled surfers can have fun in the OANA Citywave. What’s more, the visitors can watch young surfing professionals practice their skills on the OANA Citywave every Monday. That way, they can pick up some tricks themselves.

Conclusion

Surfing enthusiasts have plenty of options, whether they wish to simply ride the waves or try something more extreme like bungee surfing. Switzerland offers many streams that are suitable for this activity, and it even has artificial pools you can visit. Finally, no matter which of these spots you choose, you are guaranteed to have lots of fun.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aleksandra Djurdjevic          

Senior Content Creator

Aleksandra Djurdjevic is a senior writer and editor, covering surf, kayak and various watersports activities. She has previously worked as ESL teacher for English Tochka. Aleksandra graduated from the Comparative Literature department at the Faculty of Philosophy in Serbia. Aleksandra’s love for the ocean / rivers, getting out waves, season after season, seeking epic adventures across the globe helps her continue to be a top expert at CSG.