Seebad Katzensee (''Strandbad'' is commonly used, while ''Seebad'' is the "official" name) is a

public bath Public baths originated when most people in population centers did not have access to private bathing facilities. Though termed "public", they have often been restricted according to gender, religious affiliation, personal membership, and other cr ...

in the Swiss

municipalities A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate. The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...

of Zürich- Affoltern and

Regensdorf Regensdorf is a municipality in the district of Dielsdorf District of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It is the biggest city in the region Furttal (ZH). Katzensee is a lake that also includes the bath/lido Strandbad Katzensee on the border ...

Geography

The bath is situated at the

Katzensee Katzensee is a lake on the border of the city of Zürich and Regensdorf Regensdorf is a municipality in the district of Dielsdorf District of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It is the biggest city in the region Furttal (ZH). Katzensee is a ...

lake respectively protected area of that name in Zürich- Affoltern quarter at the boundary towards the suburban

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at the southern shore of the small lake. Public transport is provided by the VBZ transport company by the bus line 32 to ''Holzerhurd'' stop or bus line 61 to ''Mühlacker'' stop. as well as by the ZVV S-Bahn line S6 towards Affoltern train station.

History and description

"Chatzesee" is the Swiss German name of the lake that is a remnant of the Linth glacier, in fact two small idyllic lakes which are connected by an artificial canal. The surrounding fens are the habitat for rare plant communities and a variety of animals, and are classified as a protected area; rubber boats and air mattresses are therefore not allowed. The bathhouse at the so-called ''lower'' lake interrupts the otherwise dense reed beds and allows the restricted public access to the water. Equipped with an appropriate infrastructure, lawns with shade trees, barbecue areas and a children's playground, the beach is very popular because the entrance is free.

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* {{in lang, de 1922 establishments in Switzerland District 11 of Zürich Public baths in Switzerland Buildings and structures in Zürich Culture of Zürich Buildings and structures completed in 1922 Regensdorf