Zurich: Limmat River Floating Adventure Like a Local
ID: GYG980794-1524528
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Float down the beautiful Limmat River and experience Zurich like a local. Relax, swim, and enjoy the summer vibe on this fun and authentic adventure — ending with a comfortable hotel drop-off.
Experience Zurich like a true local and join one of the city’s most iconic summer traditions — floating down the Limmat River by boat. This half-day adventure is the perfect mix of nature, relaxation, and fun, offering you a completely different view of Zurich.
Meet your guide at Wipkingerplatz, easily accessible by public transport and just minutes from Zurich’s city center. Here, your guide will be waiting for you with everything ready: high-quality inflatable boats already set up, life vests, paddles, and drybags for your belongings.
After a friendly welcome and a safety briefing, it’s time to start your float down the beautiful Limmat River. Once on the water, you’ll immediately feel the peaceful summer vibe of Zurich. The river slowly carries you along green riverbanks, past locals sunbathing, swimming, and relaxing.
This is real local life — calm, friendly, and deeply connected to nature. Along the way, there are opportunities to stop for a refreshing swim, take unforgettable photos, or just lay back and enjoy the sunshine. The floating time is about 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on your speed, mood, and how often the group wants to stop.
The tour ends in Dietikon, where your guide will take care of all the equipment. After your river adventure, enjoy a comfortable drop-off directly at your hotel in Zurich.
Highlights
- Experience a beloved Zurich summer tradition with a local guide
- Enjoy a relaxing 2-3 hour float down the Limmat River on an inflatable boat
- Take in the sights of the city as you drift past locals sunbathing and swimming
- Stop for a refreshing swim, take photos, or just lay back and enjoy the sunshine
- Benefit from a convenient hotel drop-off in Zurich after your river adventure
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The floating time is about 2 to 3 hours
The tour ends near Dietikon train station
Wear comfortable clothes that can get wet
Bring a change of clothes for after the tour
The tour operates in summer & good weather
Meeting point is at Wipkingerpark in Zurich, directly next to the Limmat River. Look for the green park area with easy river access, close to the Wipkingerbrücke. Your guide will be waiting at the riverside with the boats already set up and ready for the adventure. You can easily recognize the guide by the colorful boats and safety equipment prepared on the grass area near the water.
INCLUDED
- High-quality inflatable boat rental
- Life vests
- Paddles
- Drybags for belongings
- Hotel drop-off in Zurich
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
