SeeüberQUEERung  2026

Celebrating 30 Years Across Lake Zurich

Event date: Saturday, 22 August 2026 (postponde from July 18 to August 22.)

For 30 years, the SeeüberQUEERung has brought people together – in and out of the water. To celebrate this special anniversary, the Zurich Sea Lions invite you to join a very special edition of our legendary lake crossing.

Whether you are queer or an ally – everyone is welcome!

🏊 The Anniversary Edition
In 2026, the SeeüberQUEERung celebrates its 30th anniversary, and we have prepared several exciting new features.

New in 2026

• New route: A slightly shorter course as a compromise, allowing even more people to participate.
• More participants: Thanks to the new concept, we can welcome 170 swimmers this year – 50 more than before.
• Professional timing: For the first time, participants will benefit from professional race timing.
• Historical exhibition: Explore photos, reports, flyers and invitations from three decades of SeeüberQUEERung history.
• Hosting & entertainment: The fabulous VioLa Cornuta will guide us through the day and keep the celebration alive.

• 1 plate from the famous Hiltl buffet
• 1 non-alcoholic drink
• 1 hot beverage

The perfect way to celebrate, share memories and enjoy the anniversary together after the swim.

The event can only take place in suitable weather conditions and with a water temperature of at least 20°C (68°F). A final decision on whether the event will take place or be postponed will be made by the Monday before the event

• Participants must be able to swim the distance (approximately 2 km) in less than 1.5 hours.
• Participants should feel healthy and must not have had a fever during the week before the event.
• Participation is entirely at your own risk. Participants are responsible for their own insurance coverage.
• Lifeguards from SLRG Höngg will accompany the swim and provide assistance whenever needed.
• Participation in the warm-up session before the start is mandatory.
• The numbered swim cap provided by the organisers must be worn throughout the entire crossing.
• If you become tired, please swim to the nearest support boat. Swimming back to the start is not permitted.
• Swimming aids such as fins, snorkels or wetsuits are allowed, but participants using them will not be included in the rankings.
• By participating, you agree that photographs and videos taken during the event may be used for communication and promotional purposes.
  
  

• female
• non-binary
• male

Age categories

• 25 and under (born in 2000 or later)
• 26–35 years (born 1990–1999)
• 36–45 years (born 1980–1989)
• 46–55 years (born 1970–1979)
• 56+ years (born in 1969 or earlier)

🎟️ Tickets
The following ticket options are available for the anniversary edition:

• Swim including breakfast picnic: CHF 75.00
• Swim only: CHF 40.00
• Breakfast picnic only: CHF 40.00

All prices are per person.

🎟️ Contact
Please do not hesitate to contact us anytime if you have questions or need further support: see.queer@rainbowsport.ch 

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

Help out at the Event

Participate with your SUP, Canoe, Kayak or Motorboat

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💎 Thank You to Our Sponsors 💎
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors – without their generous support, this event would not be possible.

• Checkpoint Zürich
• FIFA LGBTQIA+ Network
• Lesbenorganisation Schweiz
• Pink Cross
• Sportamt Stadt Zürich
• Transgender Network Schweiz
• Zürcher Kantonalbank