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Limmat Stand-Up Paddling (SUP and Grill)

  • Difficultymoderate (basic swimming skills required)
  • DistanceSeveral kilometres along the Limmat
  • Best seasonMay-October
  • PriceRoughly CHF 20-60 (approx USD 25-75), depending on organiser; check listing
  • OperatorLocal paddling club (organiser of the Thursday SUP and Grill event; name to be confirmed on the event listing)

A paddling club runs a weekly Thursday evening event called SUP and Grill on the Limmat in Zürich between May and October, in good weather only. Participants meet at the end of Hardeggstrasse in Höngg, paddle along the river between Escher-Wyss-Platz and the Hönggerwehr weir, and finish with a barbecue on the bank. Basic swimming skills are required, and the club also runs river SUP courses on request.

A weekly summer SUP evening on the Limmat between Escher-Wyss-Platz and Hönggerwehr, organised by a paddling club, combining river paddling with a riverbank barbecue.

A paddling club runs a weekly Thursday evening event called SUP and Grill on the Limmat in Zürich between May and October, in good weather only. Participants meet at the end of Hardeggstrasse in Höngg, paddle along the river between Escher-Wyss-Platz and the Hönggerwehr weir, and finish with a barbecue on the bank. Basic swimming skills are required, and the club also runs river SUP courses on request. As with all river activities in Zürich, current and water level should be checked, and paddlers should wear a leash and, ideally, a buoyancy aid. Because the event depends on weather, confirmation by the organiser is advisable on the day.

Practical information for Limmat Stand-Up Paddling (SUP and Grill) · Last updated September 2026
Price Roughly CHF 20-60 (approx USD 25-75), depending on organiser; check listing
Duration About 4 hours (17:00-21:00 on event evenings)
Difficulty moderate (basic swimming skills required)
Season May-October
Address End of Hardeggstrasse, 8049 Zürich Höngg

Activity facts

Where
Limmat, Höngg, Zürich

Equipment

  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Water shoes
  • Sun protection
  • Leash and buoyancy aid

Location

End of Hardeggstrasse, 8049 Zürich Höngg

47.4030, 8.4950 View on map

Highlights

  • Paddle the Limmat between Escher-Wyss-Platz and Hönggerwehr
  • Weekly Thursday evening event in season
  • Riverbank grill after the paddle
  • Courses on request
  • Weather dependent

Tips for visiting

  • Confirm the event on the listing page on the day, since it only runs in good weather.
  • Bring swimwear, towel and something for the barbecue.
  • Wear a leash and a buoyancy aid, and keep clear of weirs.
  • Basic swimming ability is required.

When to visit

May-October

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible; access to the river is by a bank path and steps.

Frequently asked questions

When does the event run?

Thursdays 17:00-21:00, May to October, in good weather.

Can beginners join?

The listing says basic swimming skills are required; courses are offered on request.