Our goal is to collect all possible bungee surf spots and river surf locations in Switzerland in order to minimise dangers and maximise the fun of river surfing. If your location or spot is not yet listed or if you have any comments about an existing spot (e.g. new potential dangers), please do not hesitate to help us and the community to get to know the special features of your spot and to make existing locations even safer.
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Location: Kaserne, 5620 Bremgarten (47.356380, 8.334406)
River: Reuss
Entry: The entry point is directly below the bridge on the right-hand side. On the side of the bridge, you can easily get to the entry point, which is directly below the Rope.
Exit: There are many exits on the right side. However, they are all connected with climbing. You can also let yourself drift to just above the well-known Bremgartner river wave and get out there at the gravel (approx. 400 metres downstream). If the rope is ideally aligned, the backflow on the right bank can also be used, but this is only available shortly after the bridge and only very close to the bank. It is best to use the left bank for the exit.
Flow rate: Station 2018 (Reuss - Mellingen), surfable from 150-170m3, optimal from 200m3. https://www.hydrodaten.admin.ch/de/2018.html
Attachment point: The water track where the most water flows is on the right side of the river. Therefore, the best attachment point is on the right side by the pier. Make sure that the rope hangs close to the bridge pier and does not get caught in the trees when stretching.
Fixing height: ? (Lower part of the railing)
Obstacles: Due to the right-hand water rail and many boats, it is advisable to tension the rope directly at the bridge pier. That way no one gets hit. Smaller turbulences due to the bridge pier. Difficult exit. Branches hanging down. Therefore, it is better to get out on the left side or let it drift down to the river wave.
Special features: Very good water flow thanks to the water rail on the right. The left side has rather little water flow. Due to the large bridge pillar and the weakly flowing water behind it, you can surf extremely tight turns even with maximum tension on the bungee. This spot in combination with the river wave below is a real diamond for bungee surfing.
Location: Obertorplatz 5, 5620 Bremgarten (47.352580, 8.344636)
River: Reuss
Entry: The entry point is directly below the bridge. On the left side of the bridge is a sandy entry point. It is also possible before the bridge, but it has an iron bar that is in the water and sticks up. Be careful when entering the water. Do not jump!
Exit: There are many exit points on the right side. An exit is also possible on the left (However, there is a fast flow of water on the left and after about 80 metres there is an accumulation of stones).
Flow rate: Station 2018 (Reuss - Mellingen), surfable from 90m3/s (but only recommended for experienced surfers (water flow is only available directly at the shore), optimal from approx. 150 m3/s https://www.hydrodaten.admin.ch/de/2018.html
Attachment point: The water track where the most water flows is on the left side of the river and pulls completely to the left bank within 30 metres. Attach the rope more in the middle, as it will be pulled to the left anyway. Be careful that the rope does not hang completely in the turbulence. The bridge has a thick wire rope and has several ideal attachment points.
Fixing height: ? (Wire rope bridge)
Obstacles: Large eddies on the left side near the bridge pier. Very difficult spot to surf because of underwater eddies. After approx. 80 metres there is an accumulation of stones on the left bank. However, this is clearly visible and should not cause any problems when surfing.
Special features: Very good water flow thanks to the water rail on the left. Right side rather less water flow. Many boats, kayaks and swimmers, but visible from a distance. When tensioning, make sure that approaching water participants are forced to the left by the left-flowing river and come into your line. Therefore, it is better to wait until there are no boats or kayaks in the vicinity. A lot of waves make surfing more difficult.
Location: Car park, 5634 Merenschwand (47.279384, 8.393933)
River: Reuss
Entry: The entry point is directly below the bridge. On the side of the bridge, you can easily get to the entry point, which is directly below the rope. Even in bad weather, you have an ideal shelter here.
Exit: There are many exit points on the right side.
Flow rate: On the right side there are many exit points.Station 2110 (Reuss - Mühlau, Hünenberg), surfable from 150 m3/s, works optimally from 180m3/s. https://www.hydrodaten.admin.ch/de/2110.html
Attachment point: The water track where the most water flows is on the right side of the river. Therefore, the attachment point on the right side is best. Be careful that the rope does not hang in the swirls of the bridge pier.
Fixing height: approx. ? (Lower part of the railing)
Obstacles: Minor turbulence due to the bridge pier. There are fireplaces before and after the bridge, which are very popular in summer. It is best to make it very clear that you are surfing and to communicate verbally that you are surfing at the upper fireplace. So far no incidents/problems with bathers.
Special features: Very good water flow thanks to right-hand water rail. Can also be surfed in the middle thanks to the wide river. Boats and floats are visible early on, so no problems. The river is rather shallow on the left side and therefore has little water flow.
Location: Obere Allmend, 5620 Bremgarten (47.356189, 8.340840)
River: Reuss
Entry on the right: The entry point is right next to the wave. There is a stone slab in the water on which you can walk right up to the wave and then enter the wave lying down. (You will certainly not be the only one there. Watch and copy).
Entry Left: Jump into the Reuss about 200 metres above the wave and then paddle to the other side of the wave. It is best not to drift through the wave (there could be surfers surfing), but to get to dry land on the back of the island.
Exit: There are many exit points on the right side. Even if you surf on the left side of the wave, there are plenty of exit points. If you fall off the surfboard after you have finished surfing (on the left side), wait until the biggest waves have passed, pull onto the board and paddle over to the right side. From the little wooden hut onwards there is a pleasant reflux where you don't even have to paddle anymore 😉 The water is very clean.
Flow rate: Station 2018 (Reuss - Mellingen), surfable from 200 m3/s, functions optimally from 250 m3/s, too large from approx. 400 m3/s. https://www.hydrodaten.admin.ch/de/2018.html
Suitable surfboards: River surfboards, surfboards with a wide tail, surfboards with a lot of volume
Obstacles: Turbulent waves behind the surfable wave. At high tide it is not uncommon for a whole tree to float down the river. Fortunately, it is almost always in the middle and not on the sides of the wave where you surf. Nevertheless, keep your eyes open.
Special features: If kayakers are present, please give way as the wave is maintained and used for training by the kayak/canoe club. However, we have never seen one. It is advisable to tie the leash (if surfing with a leash at all) to the board with a cable tie. If you are pulled under the water surface, the cable tie can break and save your life in an emergency.
Location: Schulstrasse, 5300 Gebenstorf (47.493837, 8.246519)
River: Limmat
Entry: The entry point is directly below the bridge. On the side of the bridge, you can easily get to the entry point, which is directly below the bridge. Even in bad weather, you have an ideal shelter here.
Exit: On the right side, about 300 metres below the bridge, there is an exit by the big tree, just before the canal. Be careful not to get into the canal or it will be a bit wild. But it's not bad if you do.
Flow rate: Station 2243 (Limmat - Baden, Limmatpromenade), surfable from. Has only been tested during high water so far. https://www.hydrodaten.admin.ch/de/2243.html
Attachment point: Water flow is good everywhere and the bridge has enough attachment points.
Fixing height: approx. ? (Lower part of the railing)
Obstacles: Minor turbulence due to the bridge pier. An easy exit is 300 metres below the bridge, just before the water channel. Otherwise it is rather difficult to get out. If you get into the channel, the next exit is again about 300 metres below the previous exit.
Special features: No special features.
Location: Hönggerstrasse 3, 8037 Zurich (47.389896, 8.527550)
River: Limmat
Entry: The entrance is about 50 metres above the causeway, on the left side of the river, and leads to the water via a wooden footbridge.
Exit: On the left side there are many exit points. At the end of the iron railing there is a stone staircase that is perfect for this. However, do not paddle out too early, as it is very shallow near the bridge, at low flow (50-80 m3/s.
Flow rate: Station 2099 (Limmat - Zurich, Unterhard), surfable from 50 m3/s, optimal from 80 m3/s. https://www.hydrodaten.admin.ch/de/2099.html
Attachment point: The water rail where the most water flows is in the middle of the river. Therefore, the attachment point near the lifebuoy box is best.
Fixing height: approx. 6.40 metres (lower part of the railing)
Obstacles: The left side of the river is rather shallow near the bridge, when the water level is low. Otherwise None
Special features: Rather surfable at off-peak times, as in summer many river users (swimmers, boats) are to be expected. Except for Saturday and Sunday, also surfable at night thanks to the lighting of the grain factory (be on the lookout for nocturnal swimmers here, however).
Location: Wipkingerbrücke, Sihlquai, 8005 Zurich (47.391681, 8.523208)
River: Limmat
Entry: The entrance is about 50 metres above the bridge, on the left side of the river. Either walk down the stone embankment or walk up a little further and take the stone steps.
Exit: There are many exit points on the left side. However, there are larger cairns every 20 metres. So watch out! On the right side there is a metal staircase that can also be used.
Flow rate: Station 2099 (Limmat - Zurich, Unterhard), surfable from 80 m3/s, optimal from 100 m3/s. https://www.hydrodaten.admin.ch/de/2099.html
Attachment point: The water track where the most water flows is on the right side of the river. Therefore, the attachment point between the pier and the stone wall is best.
Fixing height: approx. ? (Lower part of the railing)
Obstacles: Larger piles of stones when exiting on the left side. Watch out! Many boats and swimmers in summer. However, most boats are driven to the left side. Always watch out for swimmers!
Special features: So far none.
Location: Kirchweg 35, 8102 Oberengstringen (47.403887, 8.478761)
River: Limmat
Entry: Self-explanatory
Exit: On the right side there are exit possibilities everywhere
Flow rate: Station 2099 (Limmat – Zürich, Unterhard), surfbar ab 50 m3/s, optimal ab 70m3/s. https://www.hydrodaten.admin.ch/de/2099.html
Attachment point: The water line where the most water flows is approximately in the middle of the river. Try to place the rope just to the left of the swirls. The thick steel cable of the bridge is the best place to attach the rope.
Fixing height: ? (Steel cable bridge)
Obstacles: Due to a deposit of stones, there are small turbulences approximately where the bungee hangs in the water (rather on the left side). It is advisable to drift to the right with the bungee rope first and then start tensioning the rope. The right side of the river is very shallow in some places, rather keep in the middle and left while surfing.
Special features: Rather surfable at off-peak times as in summer many river users (swimmers, boats) are to be expected. Very centred water track, good surfing even with low flow.
Location: Gaswerkstrasse 9, 8952 Schlieren (47.404905, 8.458934)
River: Limmat
Entry: Self-explanatory
Exit: There are exits everywhere on the right and on the left. The best place is on the right side by the 2 big trees.
Flow rate: Station 2099 (Limmat - Zurich, Unterhard), surfable from 60 m3/s, optimal from 80m3/s. https://www.hydrodaten.admin.ch/de/2099.html
Attachment point: The water track where the most water flows is approximately in the middle of the river (rather a little to the right of the pillar). Try to place the rope to the right of the swirls. The bridge has enough attachment points.
Fixing height: ?
Obstacles: Both sides of the shore are rather shallow with little water and have larger stones. There are no obstacles in the middle.
Special features: Also surfable during the day in summer, as you can see the surfers from far away. Nevertheless, a large warning sign is obligatory. Otherwise surfable at off-peak times. Very centred water track, good surfing even with little flow.
Location: Langwiesenstrasse 14, 8103 Unterengstringen (47.409724, 8.448466)
River: Limmat
Entry: Self-explanatory
Exit: There are exits everywhere on the right as well as on the left side.
Flow rate: Station 2099 (Limmat - Zurich, Unterhard), surfable from 60 m3/s, optimal from 80m3/s. https://www.hydrodaten.admin.ch/de/2099.html
Attachment point: The water track, where most water flows, is rather on the left side of the river. The bridge has enough attachment points.
Fixing height: approx. ? (lower part of the railing)
Obstacles: Shortly after the bridge there is a water sill. However, this is only small and not bad.
Special features: Many boats in summer. More surfable at off-peak times.
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