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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

La Tène beach

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

Lido of Nidau

Water activity | Large outdoor swimming facility on the shores of Lake Biel.

Public beach, Sutz-Lattrigen

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

Lido of Biel/Bienne

Water activity | Attractive sand beach in the middle of Biel.

Jeunes-Rives beach

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

Lido in Faoug

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

Petit-Cortaillod beach

Water activity | Pretty and vast pebble beach ideal for families.

“Nouvelle plage” beach

Natural sites | 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.

Beach and outdoor pool, Twann

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

Swimming Areas in Ipsach

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

Auvernier beach

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

Beach of Forel

Wellness | 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

Wellness | 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.

Bathing bays on the island

Water activity | Small, hidden sandy bays invite you to spend some relaxing hours.

Pointe du Grain beach

Water activity | The most secret of Neuchâtel's beaches offers a magnificent view of the Alps.

Public beach, Mörigen

Water activity | A pleasant lawn at the beach adjacent to the nature sanctuary.

Beach in Chabrey

Natural sites | Sheltered beach with crystalline water, in the reserve "Grande Cariçaie" on the shores of Lake Neuchâtel.

River beach at St-Ursanne

Water activity | The St-Ursanne beach, situated close to the medieval town, invites you to take a refreshing dip in a peaceful river setting.

Jeunes-Rives beach

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

Neuchâtel Serrières beach

Water activity | For a quiet swim a few miles from the city centre.

Public beach, Mörigen

Water activity | A pleasant lawn at the beach adjacent to the nature sanctuary.

Gorgier - Chez-le-Bart beach

Water activity | A place to relax and swim that children will love!

Public beach, Sutz-Lattrigen

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

Beach, La Neuveville

Water activity | A beautiful beach just a stone's throw from the historic centre of La Neuveville.

Auvernier beach

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

Monruz beach

Water activity | A small place for insiders to enjoy the lake in peace and quiet.

Les Brenets beach

Water activity | A rocky shoreline and a pebble beach provide access to the peaceful waters of the Lac des Brenets.