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Swimming in Geneva and the region

Public pools and beaches are now open… get ready, dive in! Take your sunglasses and sarongs to enjoy the various facilities adapted to all ages:

A selection of swimming pools in the canton of Geneva

• Paddling pools for the little ones
• Swimming pool Versoix
• Swimming pool Lignon (Vernier)
• Meyrin swimming pool:
  Piscine des Vergers, piscine des Ailes (Cointrin) and center sportif de Maisonnex
• Swimming pools in Geneva:
  Varembé, Les Vernets and Genève-Plage swimming pools (with lake access)
• Swimming Pool Marignac (Lancy)
• Swimming Pool and Sports Center “des Pervenches” – indoor
  (Carouge)
• Swimming pool Thônex – indoor

Access to Lake Geneva

Swim on the right bank at Bains des Pâquis (right bank) and on the left bank at Plage des Eaux-Vives, Bains du Jet d’eau or Baby Plage with the kids.

Discover the map of beaches along the Geneva part of Lake Geneva and also those for the canton of Vaud and neighboring France, with information on bathing water quality.

Check the lake temperature before jumping in!

Don’t forget to take the 29 bus line to the lakeside, which will be in operation until Sunday, September 27, 2026.

The Rhône

• Swimming is permitted, but there are significant risks due to the current.
• “A la Pointe”, the summer refreshment bar at the Pointe de la Jonction, where the public can enjoy deckchairs and swimming on the banks of the Rhône.

Beaches and pools in the nearby Vaud region

• Parks, playgrounds and beaches (with lake access) in Nyon

Water parks in the area

• Yatousplash – special offer from Kiosques Culturels: a water park with bouncy castles open from June to August,
• Vitam Parc – special offer from Kiosques Culturels for the water park (Haute-Savoie, France),
• Aquaparc water amusement park (Valais),
• Aquasplash swimming pool in the City of Renens (Vaud) with paddling pool and giant slides,
• Bernaqua , the longest covered slide in Switzerland, with a fitness and wellness center (Bern),
• TNA Aquaparc water park and waterski lift (Les Monts de Genève – France),
• Aquariaz a tropical paradise for the whole family in the mountains (Avoriaz – France).
• Water Circus (opening June 13) a water park with water jump, slide, mini-golf, beach volleyball, pétanque (Étrembières – France).

Thermal baths in French-speaking Switzerland

Discover the best Swiss thermal baths, nestled in the heart of the mountains, with breathtaking views and spa and wellness facilities. These sites offer an unforgettable relaxing experience. Here’s a selection of baths in the French-speaking part of Switzerland.

1. Bains de Cressy (GE)
2. Bain-Bleu Hammam & Spa, Genève-Plage (GE)
3. Les Bains de Lavey, Lavey-les-Bains (VD)
4. Centre Thermal Yverdon-les-Bains (VD)
5. Les Bains Thermaux à Ovronnaz (VS)
6. Leukerbad Therme, Loèche-les-Bains (VS)
7. Walliser Alentherme & Spa Leukerbad, Loèche-les-Bains (VS)
8. Les Bains Thermaux de Saillon (VS)
9. Les Bains de la Gruyère, Charmey (FR)