Water activity

Dog-friendly swimming spots

Your dog deserves a refreshing dip too! Discover dog-friendly swimming spots as well as beaches where dogs are not allowed along lakes and rivers.

Dog swimming area
Dog swimming area
Auvernier
  • The shoreline south of the A5, from the landing pier promenade to the eastern boundary of the municipality, is closed to dogs.
La BrévineChez-le-BartColombierLe Landeron
  • Dogs are allowed to swim, provided their owners act responsibly, particularly towards other swimmers, and keep their dogs on a leash.
Marin
  • Swimming is permitted in Le Chalvaire from 1 October to 31 March
  • Swimming is permitted in La Ramée: from 1 October to 31 March
  • Swimming is permitted in La Tène: from 1 October to 31 March
NeuchâtelPointe du GrainSaint-AubinSaint-Blaise Val-de-Ruz
  • Swimming is permitted year-round in rivers and streams, provided dogs remain under their owner's control through voice commands and hand signals. During periods of drought, swimming should be avoided to help protect already fragile ecosystems.
Val-de-Travers
  • Swimming is permitted year-round in rivers and streams, provided dogs remain under their owner's control through voice commands and hand signals. During periods of drought, swimming should be avoided to help protect already fragile ecosystems.
Vaumarcus
Good to know
Good to know

- If cyanobacteria are present, do not let your dog swim or drink the water. They can be harmful to your dog's health

Links & PDFs
Links & PDFs