Seebad Horw

Seebad Horw is a family lake bath on the south shore of Lake Lucerne at Seebadstrasse 3 in Horw, a municipality just south of Luzern, Switzerland. The sandy beach slopes gently into the lake, giving safe entry for small children, and the water is clear, cool and blue-green. The bay is relatively sheltered, with only light breezes and no surf, so the atmosphere is calm, child-friendly and local rather than touristy or party-oriented. Facilities include broad lawns for sunbathing, a playground, a raft and diving towers at 1 m and 3 m, plus beach volleyball and table tennis courts. Changing rooms, toilets and warm-water showers are provided, and a kiosk sells food and drinks. Lifeguards are on duty only during opening hours, so swimming outside those times is not advised. Adults pay CHF 6 and children CHF 3, which makes it a good-value option for families compared with the larger baths in the city. The 2026 season ran from 14 May to 13 September, weather permitting. Seebad Horw lies about 5 km south of Luzern station. Bus 20 from the station toward Horw reaches the Werkhof or Seefeld stop, from which the beach is about 200 to 300 m on foot. Paid parking is available on site for drivers, which is helpful on busy summer weekends when arrival timing matters. The location gives views across the Horw bay toward the Pilatus massif, and the lakefront promenade nearby offers easy walks before or after a swim. For visitors based in Luzern who want a quieter, less crowded beach day with children, Horw is a practical and inexpensive choice.