Strandbad Tribschen

Strandbad Tribschen is a well-loved local bath on the south shore of Lake Lucerne, at Warteggstrasse in the Wartegg and Tribschen district of Luzern, Switzerland. The beach is sandy and gently shelving, and a roped-off swimming lane in the lake gives lap swimmers a marked course, while a jetty and a raft offer deeper-water goals. The lake water is cool, clear and blue-green, typical of an alpine lake, and the sheltered setting means there is little wave action beyond light breezes. The character is relaxed and family-friendly rather than sporty or party-oriented: a lawn with tall shade trees gives welcome cover on hot afternoons, children use the paddling pool and playground, and adults settle on loungers or play beach volleyball and table tennis. Changing rooms, lockers (visitors should bring a padlock) and solar-heated showers are provided, loungers and sunshades can be rented, and canoes and stand-up paddleboards are available alongside outdoor yoga sessions. The Badi-Beizli bistro supplies food and drinks on site. In 2026, adult entry was CHF 7, reduced entry CHF 6.50 and children aged 6 to 15 paid CHF 5, and the season ran from 9 May to 20 September. The phone number is +41 41 508 82 00 and the website is tribschen-badi.ch. The bath lies about 3 km from Luzern station, roughly 35 minutes on foot, and the most convenient public transport is bus 6, 7 or 8 to Wartegg. Visitors can also arrive by lake boat to the Tribschen landing, which turns the trip into a short excursion on the water. It is a quieter alternative to the nearby Lido and is close to the Tribschen lakeshore walks, making it suitable for a relaxed half-day swim away from the old-town crowds.