SeeüberQUEERung  2026

Celebrating 30 Years Across Lake Zurich

Event date: Saturday, 18 July 2026

Alternative date (in case of postponement): Saturday, 22 August 2026

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.

📍 Route

Start: Tiefenbrunnen Lido
Finish: Mythenquai Lido

The new course is slightly shorter than in previous years and enables us to safely welcome more participants to cross Lake Zurich together.


🍓 Breakfast Picnic

For this anniversary edition, our traditional brunch is getting a fresh new format.

Join us for a relaxed breakfast picnic by the lake, including:

  • 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.


📅 Date

Event date: Saturday, 18 July 2026

Alternative date (in case of postponement): Saturday, 22 August 2026

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


⚠️ Safety

The safety of all participants is our highest priority.

  • 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.

🏆 Rankings

Participants swimming without swimming aids will be ranked by gender category and age group.

Gender categories

  • 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)

Registration
The number of places is limited to 170 participants.

Reserve your place early and celebrate 30 years of SeeüberQUEERung with us!