Switzerland: The best waterparks for your holidays!

Whether you are in Basel and the surrounding area, at Lake Lucerne, or at Lake Maggiore with your children, the water parks in Switzerland offer fun and relaxation. Many of them have integrated outdoor pools into the water landscape, where you can splash around with a magnificent view of the mountains.

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Switzerland - 8 special waterparks

Switzerland - 8 special waterparks

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Aquaparc Bouveret

In Sharkyland, the youngest ones get their money's worth. They splash around safely in water only 30 cm deep. Older kids frolic on the pirate ship, where they balance over nets and leave the ship via a small slide. In between, families like to meet in the wave pool and rock up and down. Adults and adventurous children plunge down La Tornade, a large slide. During the wild ride, they constantly spin in circles. On the spectacular Booster Loop, top speeds of 85 kilometers per hour are reached. In the summer, the outdoor area beckons: Here, among other things, there is a Lazy River.

Aquabasilea

Aquabasilea is a popular destination for young and old. Children especially enjoy the slides, while adults prefer to relax in peace. The highlight of the water park is the diverse bathing world, which includes attractions such as a wave pool and 7 slides. There are also two wild water streams and an outdoor area with a grotto, whirlpool, and flow channel. Pure relaxation is offered by the extensive sauna landscape with sauna, hammam, and relaxation pools. You can also book a massage or spa treatment here. Several bars serve delicious snacks and refreshing drinks for a small hunger in between.

Smiling couple in the water at a waterpark

Alpamare Pfäffikon

Opened in 1977, Alpamare is one of the oldest and most popular water parks in Switzerland. Among other things, there is an action-packed wave pool and a relaxing saltwater pool. Both indoor and outdoor pools offer a day full of relaxation moments and family-friendly fun. The highlight of Alpamare, not only for young guests, is the slide area with its 12 adventurous slides. Particularly spectacular is the 130-meter-long "Thriller" slide, where projected fiber optic light figures in the dark tube create a spooky factor. Pure relaxation moments are promised by the 36°C warm iodine saltwater spa for adult bathers.

Bernaqua

From the river pool with a current system to the adventure pool with bubble loungers to the pleasantly tempered brine outdoor swimming pool, Bernaqua offers a total of nine varied indoor and outdoor pools. Little guests can enjoy the water course, and adventurous slides like the wild water canyon and the 152-meter-long Blackhole slide are among the highlights. Those seeking relaxation can unwind in Bernaqua's 45°C hot steam grotto and then refresh themselves in the cold water pool. The adventure pool also includes a wellness area with a sauna landscape offering features like a Finnish glow sauna and a fog sea steam bath. A special wellness experience awaits you with a Roman-Irish bathing ritual. Massages and cosmetic treatments are also offered.

Splash e Spa Tamaro

Indulge in a relaxing day at the spa of Splash e Spa Tamaro: The salt sauna allows you to breathe freely, and the clay sauna rejuvenates the whole body. The snow sauna provides cooling. Outdoors, a cold pool boosts metabolism, and there is also an iodine brine bath. Water enthusiasts can't get enough of the 35-degree Celsius warm outdoor pool with a magnificent view of the mountains. Fun is guaranteed in the wave pool. The leisure paradise is also known for its unique slides: In the Tunnel of Horror, many surprises await you. Up to four people can tackle the Gravity Killer on an inflatable boat.

Säntispark

The mountain calls, as they say in the breathtaking slide world at Säntispark. The slides are an incredible 1,000 m long in total. The Säntis-Pipe is modeled after a halfpipe, and in the Star Rush, you feel like you're in space. For the brave, the namesake slide takes you in a nosedive into the depths. The bathing landscape at Säntispark ranges from wave pools to whirlpools to warm saltwater pools. The play equipment in the children's water world shimmers in all the colors of the rainbow. If you're looking for a retreat, the Roman-Irish bath is just right for you. Alternatively, book an exclusive stay in the private spa!

Happy couple with sunglasses in a waterpark

Aquasplash Renens

Would you like to perfect your crawl and other swimming styles during your vacation in Switzerland? Then you have the opportunity to do so in the 50 m long Olympic pool. There is also a diving tower with 1, 3, and 5 m boards. The non-swimmer pool also includes a current channel and a wave pool. A fun paddling pool delights the little water rats. Aquasplash also has a lot to offer for older children: on the "Free Fall" slide, speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour are possible. A total of eight slides are available. A popular attraction outside the water is the 7 m high climbing wall.

Lido Locarno

Experience a stay tailored to your taste in the most modern bath of Ticino: Through floor-to-ceiling windows in the indoor area, enjoy a magnificent view of the lake and the pre-Alps. In summer, guests like to meet at the lakeside beach. A small sandy beach invites the youngest to build castles. A relaxing break is offered by the pool filled with thermal water at 34 degrees Celsius. In the 25-meter-long sports pool, ambitious swimmers find the best training conditions. Or how about an exhilarating slide ride? The four water slides are named after the tributaries of Lake Locarno. There is also an elegant spa.