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Beaches & bathing

Fine sand, soft grass and crystal-clear water: Jura & Three-Lakes is a true freshwater paradise! Discover our most beautiful beaches for a refreshing swim.

Colombier beach on Lake Neuchâtel. © SwitzerlandMobility

The lakes of Neuchâtel, Biel, Murten or Joux, the rivers Doubs, Aare or Thielle - the Jura & Three-Lakes region has many watering places, with welcoming shores and very often free access.

Whether fully equipped or wilder, whether accessible by car or only on foot, whether covered with pebbles or warm sand, the beaches of the Jura & Three-Lakes invite you to go on holiday!

Sunbathing, swimming, picnics, relaxation and water sports are all on the agenda!

Discover below our selection of beaches ideal for a family outing and our most beautiful wild beaches.

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Beach of La Neuveville on Lake Biel. © Guillaume Perret

Beach Mörigen. © Tourismus Biel Seeland | Stefan Weber

Beach, Ipsach. © Tourismus Biel Seeland | Stefan Weber

Plage de Gletterens - famille. © Pascal Gertschen

Beach of Gletterens, south of Lake Neuchâtel. © KevinPiccand.ch

Lido of Biel. © Stefan Weber

Beach of La Neuveville on Lake Biel. © Guillaume Perret

Beach Mörigen. © Tourismus Biel Seeland | Stefan Weber

Beach, Ipsach. © Tourismus Biel Seeland | Stefan Weber

Plage de Gletterens - famille. © Pascal Gertschen

Beach of Gletterens, south of Lake Neuchâtel. © KevinPiccand.ch

Lido of Biel. © Stefan Weber

Lido of Nidau

Water activity, Nidau

Large outdoor swimming facility on the shores of Lake Biel.

Petit-Cortaillod beach

Water activity, Petit-Cortaillod

Pretty and vast pebble beach ideal for families.

Lido of Biel/Bienne

Water activity, Biel/Bienne

Attractive sand beach in the middle of Biel.

Public beach, Sutz-Lattrigen

Water activity, Sutz-Lattrigen

Right next to Camping Sutz on Lake Biel, the lido with its shady trees invites you to relax.

Beach and outdoor pool, Twann

Water activity, Twann

Nice public bathing facility on the northern shore of Lake Biel.

La Tène beach

Water activity, Marin-Epagnier

Shallow water over a hundred metres, the dream for families.

Jeunes-Rives beach

Water activity, Neuchâtel

The beach in the centre of Neuchâtel in the heart of a vast, quiet and relaxing green space.

“Nouvelle plage” beach

Natural sites, Estavayer-le-Lac

Thanks to its nautical centre, visitors have a wide choice of activities to try on and in the water at La Nouvelle Plage. The star of all is the unique ski cable.

Lido in Faoug

Natural sites, Faoug

Changing rooms, toilets, a big sports field and a playground - you can use all of that.

Swimming Areas in Ipsach

Water activity, Ipsach

Swimming and splashing can be enjoyed to the fullest at the public swimming spots in Ipsach.

Auvernier beach

Water activity, Auvernier

A succession of charming little coves in the shade of the weeping willows.

Beach of Forel

Various sports, Forel

Without doubt the "wildest" beach in the region. Lovers of nature and calm will be delighted by the haven of peace that is the beach of Forel.

Beach of Gletterens

Various sports, Gletterens

It is almost like at the sea: fine white sand, turquoise waters and a light breeze. The blue and white cabins give a little Nordic air to the beach of Gletterens.