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Sonnenbad St. Margarethen

The Sonnenbad St. Margarethen is an open-air swimming pool located on the Margarethenhügel in Binningen, near Basel, Switzerland. Founded in 1903, this historic lido offers a large family lawn with three pools, including a swimming pool, a children's pool and a baby pool. The facility features separate sunbathing areas (Séparées) for women and men where naturism is possible, as well as a playground, table tennis and lawns. The site also hosts a garden restaurant and periodically presents changing exhibitions and events.

Families and Kids

The Sonnenbad offers a large family lawn with a children's pool, a baby pool and a playground with play equipment, making it well suited for families with small children. The baby pool is ideal for the youngest visitors, while older children can use the middle pool.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: No
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Play area

Opening hours

The pool is open daily in good weather, with seasonal hours from 10:00 to 17:00 in April, 10:00 to 18:00 in early May, 09:00 to 20:00 from mid-May to end of August, and 09:00 to 19:00 in early September.
Monday
09:00-20:00 (May 15 – Aug 31)
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Contact

Webpage
sonnenbad.ch
Email
info@sonnenbad.ch
Address
Friedhofstrasse 9, 4102 Binningen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Basel, Margarethen500 meters walking distance
  • Binningen, Oberdorf700 meters walking distance
  • Basel SBB1400 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
0m
Olten
27m
Zürich HB
59m
Bern
59m
Luzern
1h 10m

FAQ

  • Is naturism (FKK) possible at the Sonnenbad?
    Yes, naturism is possible in the separate séparées for women and men, which are also usable in the cold season.
  • Can I rent lockers or cabins at the pool?
    Yes, cabins and lockers (Kästli) can be rented for the day or for the season; information is available at the ticket office.
  • Is there a restaurant at the Sonnenbad?
    Yes, the Sunnebeedli garden restaurant and a kiosk bar inside the pool offer food and drinks.
  • Can I become a member of the Sonnenbad association?
    Yes, membership in the Verein Sonnenbad starts at CHF 80 per year and offers discounted admission prices.