Alpamare

Alpamare is one of Switzerland's best-known water parks, located in Pfäffikon in the canton of Schwyz, on Lake Zurich. The complex opened on 14 June 1977 and has drawn families, slide fans and spa-goers for decades.

What is there to see and do at Alpamare?

The site covers roughly 25,000 square metres. It includes four pools, a wellness area and twelve water slides with a combined length of about 2,100 metres. The slides are the park's calling card, and several were built by Klarer Freizeitanlagen.

Which are the most famous slides?

One headline attraction is the Jungle Run, a racing slide with two parallel tracks. According to Coasterpedia it is about 220 metres long and 22.5 metres high, and it opened in July 2018. Two lanes make it ideal for racing friends or family members.

Another well-known ride is Balla Balla. Tourism listings describe a 261-metre run that starts in a black tube and continues through an open red half-pipe, billed as a European record for length. Coasterpedia gives 1999 as its opening year.

You will also find Thriller (made by ProSlide), Cobra from 2013, Tornado, and King Cone from 2012, about 16.7 metres high and 153 metres long. The mix runs from fast straight drops to spiralling funnels.

Who is Alpamare for?

It suits families with children, groups of friends and adults who want to combine adrenaline with relaxation. The four pools offer a break between rides, while the wellness area is the place for a calmer part of the day. Plan on spending a good part of a day here, as the offering is extensive.

How to plan your visit

Alpamare is in Pfäffikon SZ, close to the shore of Lake Zurich, in a region easy to reach from Zurich and the surrounding area. Because of seasonality, opening hours and occasional temporary closures of individual attractions, check the operator's official website before you travel. During peak season and school holidays expect more visitors and longer queues at the most popular slides.

Bring swimwear, a towel and flip-flops. Remember that height and age limits apply on the slides, and some are meant for older children and adults.

Frequently asked questions

When did Alpamare open? The park opened on 14 June 1977.

How many slides does Alpamare in Pfäffikon have? Twelve, with a combined length of about 2,100 metres.

What is the Jungle Run? A racing slide with two parallel tracks, about 220 metres long, opened in 2018.

Is there a wellness area? Yes, alongside the pools and slides there is a wellness area.

Is this the same as Alpamare in Scarborough? No. Alpamare in Scarborough, England, is a separate indoor water park. The one described here is in Pfäffikon SZ, Switzerland.

Alpamare is a solid choice for a day of water, fast rides and relaxation, whatever your age.