If we have a really cold winter, some of the smaller lakes will freeze over enough for ice skating and walking. In 2009 and 2012, it was cold enough in Zürich for the Türlersee to freeze over and it was a really special experience!
| Location: | Zurich Region |
| Car: | ~25 mins from Zurich to Türlen 15, 8915 Hausen am Albis Parking GPS: 47°16’02.5″N 8°30’47.7″E |
| Train: | ~45 mins from Zurich HB to Hausen am Albis, Türlersee Adult return with SBB Half-fare CHF 8.80 |
We were there on a Saturday and there were a lot of little makeshift stands selling things to eat and drink. There was no skate or sled rental, so bring your own. We had no trouble getting parking at 11am, but by 2pm, it was packed and people were parking very far away and walking in.
The town clears a super long skating around the lake. In addition to ice skaters, lots of people were out walking, pulling kids along on sleds, just enjoying the day.
We brought our skates and had a great time making designs on the ice and snow.
This tractor clears the skating path and pulls a train of sleds behind it. Didn’t look safe to me, but that’s how most things in Switzerland are so we did it anyway.
On the weekends, it’s a party, with drinks and snacks for sale on the sides of the lake.
One of the food stands. We made a fire in the snow because we are weird like that.
We brought a picnic.
I’d recommend getting a sled that has a chair or backrest, so the kids don’t fall off when you pull them (our toddler bonked his head a few times).
There were also several small hockey rinks cleared for pick-up games.
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I just love your Blog. It is so inspiring and has got me very excited about all the wonderful adventures that await us in our new home of Switzerland. Thanks for sharing your experiences.