The ways of water in Switzerland

Sitting on the northern tip of Lake Zurich and bound by the River Limmat, the city offers easy access to nature right within urban limits. It’s not just the lively waterfronts and green spaces that buzz with activity, it’s the water bodies themselves. Zurich locals love to swim. So much so, that, during office lunch breaks, right after work, on weekends and holidays, you’ll find the lake and the river filled with people taking a dip. It’s not unusual to see people casually jump into the river for a mid-afternoon swim. A common pastime for locals, the water quality is of a standard good enough to drink. In fact, Lake Zurich is the source of 70 per cent of tap water in the city.