SUP on Lake Zurich

Supkultur – SUP station Strandbad Mythenquai✔ Verified

On the Enge side of the lower lake, Supkultur runs its biggest day-rental station inside Strandbad Mythenquai, a short way along the quay from Belvoirpark. Over a hundred boards from Indiana and Fanatic, both hard and inflatable, are handed out from staffed stations, so you can simply turn up, take a board and paddle out along the western shore with the city behind you and the Alps ahead. Children and adults can book beginner courses or private lessons here, and the programme also includes SUP yoga and a guided city tour. It suits first-timers who want staff on hand as much as regulars after an hour on the water. Kayaks can be hired too if you would rather sit.

Good to know: Go early: Zurich's transport authority notes that the mood on the lake is at its best in the morning. Note that the Strandbad's own entry fee is not part of the rental.

Address

Strandbad Mythenquai, Mythenquai 95, 8002 Zürich

Opening

Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00

Season

May to September

Phone

+41 76 605 00 28

E-mail

sup@supkultur.ch

Getting there

ZVV stop Mythenquai

Requirements

Swimming ability required. Teens from 14 may rent a board on their own; children under 30 kg can ride on an adult's SUP. Rental includes board, one paddle per person, life vest and dry bag. Bath entry fee not included. Reservations only for groups of 5+.

Source: Zürich Tourism · prices: operator website · checked 2026-10-10

Supkultur – SUP station Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen✔ Verified

Over on the eastern shore, at Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen on Bellerivestrasse, this is Supkultur's second walk-up station, a handy choice if you live in Seefeld or Riesbach. The setup mirrors Mythenquai: boards by the hour, kayaks for anyone who prefers to sit, and courses or private lessons that can be booked in advance. From here you launch onto the wider stretch of water towards Zollikon, with views of the city and, on clear days, the Alps. It works well for beginners who want a staffed base, and for confident paddlers heading off on a longer loop along the Gold Coast side.

Good to know: In changeable weather the bath can close early and the station may not be staffed, so ring ahead before you set off. Groups of five or more can reserve; everyone else is first come, first served.

Address

Strandbad Tiefenbrunnen, Bellerivestrasse 200, 8008 Zürich

Opening

Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00

Season

May to September

Phone

+41 76 605 00 28

E-mail

sup@supkultur.ch

Getting there

ZVV stop Wildbachstrasse

Requirements

Swimming ability required. Teens from 14 may rent a board on their own; children under 30 kg can ride on an adult's SUP. Rental includes board, one paddle per person, life vest and dry bag. Bath entry fee not included. Reservations only for groups of 5+.

Source: Zürich Tourism · prices: operator website · checked 2026-10-10

Supkultur – SUP station Seebad Utoquai✔ Verified

At the historic Seebad Utoquai, close to Bellevue and the opera house, Supkultur keeps a station reserved for subscription holders rather than casual renters. If you paddle several times a week, this is the most central launch on the lake: you step off the wooden bath straight into the lower basin, with the Grossmünster towers and the quays of the old town close by. There is no hourly hire here, so first-timers should head to Mythenquai or Tiefenbrunnen instead. Regulars like it for after-work sessions and early mornings, when the water in front of the city is at its calmest and you can be back at your desk soon after.

Good to know: Before your first session you need a short in-person introduction (about 20 minutes including paperwork); book it at least 24 hours ahead.

Address

Seebad Utoquai, Utoquai, 8008 Zürich

Opening

Mon-Sun 07:00-20:00

Season

May to September

Phone

+41 76 605 00 28

E-mail

sup@supkultur.ch

Getting there

ZVV stop Utoquai

Requirements

Subscription holders only. Swimming ability required. Mandatory in-person introduction (~20 min incl. paperwork) before first use. Subscriptions are personal and non-transferable.

Source: Zürich Tourism · prices: operator website · checked 2026-10-10

SUPSWISS – Stand Up Paddle school & rental✔ Verified

Down in Wollishofen, next to the Rote Fabrik and the Ziegel oh Lac restaurant, SUPSWISS teaches stand-up paddling from the community centre on Bachstrasse. It calls itself a certified SUP school, and the focus is on courses at several levels rather than pure walk-up hire, although boards can be rented separately. Beyond the home bay it has run adventure tours on other Swiss lakes, plus themed sessions such as sunset yoga and paddling with your dog. The southern end of the city shore is less busy than the central quays, which makes it a calm place to learn. Check the current offer before you go: the old web address now forwards to kiteswiss.ch.

Good to know: Reach it by tram 7 or S-Bahn to Wollishofen, or arrive by lake boat.

Please check before you go: Unconfirmed: the SUPSWISS website now redirects to kiteswiss.ch — call before you go.

Address

Gemeinschaftszentrum Wollishofen, Bachstrasse 7, 8038 Zürich

Opening

Board rental: Fri–Sat 12:00–20:00, Sun 12:00–18:00 · Shop (Steinstrasse 75, 8003 Zürich): Wed–Fri 11:00–19:00, Sat 09:00–16:00

Season

Spring to autumn

Phone

+41 44 451 90 90

E-mail

info@supswiss.ch

Getting there

Tram 7 / S8, S24 to Wollishofen · ZVV stop Post Wollishofen

Prices are not published by the operator — ask when booking.

Source: Zürich Tourism · checked 2026-10-10

Ceccotorenas – wakeboard school, SUP & pedalos Stäfa✔ Verified

At Stäfa harbour on the right shore, next to the village pedalo rental it also runs, Ceccotorenas is a wakeboard school with a boat and a driver for hire by the hour. Riders of all ages come for wakeboard, wakeskate and wakesurf coaching, and more experienced riders can try wakefoiling, which lifts you above the water even at low speed once you have the technique. Kit for all four disciplines can be hired. If towed sports are not your thing, there are SUP boards and pedalos, some with a slide, for a slower afternoon. It is one of the few places on the lake where a mixed group can split between action and lazing about.

Good to know: Opening times depend on season and weather, so check the website before travelling; Stäfa station is the nearest stop.

Address

Hafen Stäfa (Ötiker Haab), Seestrasse 24c, 8712 Stäfa

Opening

Wakeboard, wakesurf, wakefoil: daily 09:00–21:00 by phone reservation · Office: daily 10:00–18:00 · SUP and pedalos daily in good weather

Season

May to September

Phone

+41 76 383 66 58

E-mail

mail@ceccotorenas.ch

Getting there

Stäfa railway station (ZVV stop Stäfa, Bahnhof)

Source: freizeit.ch · Zürich Tourism · checked 2026-10-10

Kuster Sport – canoe & SUP station Schmerikon✔ Verified

Schmerikon harbour, at the far eastern tip of the Upper Lake, is where Kuster Sport keeps a self-service canoe and SUP station at Schmerikon harbour, while its shop on St. Gallerstrasse handles winter sports in the cold months. Kayaks, Canadian canoes, rafts and paddleboards can all be booked online or through the app at any hour. From here you can paddle out onto the Obersee, with the Linth plain and the Glarus mountains behind, or follow the Linth itself, which makes this a good starting point for a river-and-lake day. It suits people who want their own boat for a few hours without owning one, from couples to small groups in a raft.

Good to know: The harbour station runs daily from April to the end of September even when the shop is closed; the nearest stop is Schmerikon, Brücke.

Address

Station: Hafen Schmerikon · Shop: St. Gallerstrasse 72, 8716 Schmerikon

Opening

Kayak & SUP station at the harbour: daily, April to end of September (book online). Shop: Tu–Fr 09:00–12:00 and 13:30–18:30, Sa 09:00–16:00.

Season

April to September

Phone

+41 55 286 13 73

E-mail

info@kustersport.ch

Getting there

ZVV stop Schmerikon, Brücke

Prices are not published by the operator — ask when booking.

Source: Zürich Tourism · local.ch · checked 2026-10-10