About Us – Smile Swim Zurich

Wipkingerpark - home of Smile Swim, Zurich

Who we are

Born on the Limmat

Smile Swim was born out of a simple observation: floating down the Limmat is one of Zurich's greatest summer joys - but getting hold of the right equipment was always a hassle. Too expensive to buy for a one-off day out, too bulky to transport, and too complicated to set up.

So we fixed that. We put together a carefully chosen fleet of premium inflatable equipment, found a spot just 2 minutes from the river, and made the whole experience as smooth as the Limmat itself.

Today, Smile Swim is Zurich's go-to rental for SUP boards, river rings, inflatable boats and unicorn floats - with a 5-star rating built entirely on word of mouth and happy customers coming back year after year.

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Smile Swim at a Glance

Smile Swim is a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) and inflatable rental service in Zürich, Switzerland, specialising in the Limmat Float (Limmat Böötle) - a gentle 7 km downstream drift from Wipkingerpark through Höngg to Dietikon. Rentals start at CHF 20/day, require no prior experience, and include pump and carry bag. Equipment is provided deflated and packs into a backpack - inflates in 5-10 minutes with the included pump. Booking is required in advance, no walk-ins. Pickup and return at Wipkingerweg 6, 8037 Zürich, three minutes from the river entry.

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7 km

Limmat Float route

Wipkingerpark → Dietikon

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2.5–4h

Typical float duration

current does the work

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CHF 20

Starting daily rate

river ring, 1 person

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4.9 / 5

Google rating

from verified customers

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3 min

Walk to the river

from pickup point

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30 min

Return by S-Bahn

Dietikon → Zürich

What's Included in Every Rental

Packs into a backpack, inflates in 5-10 min
Pump & carry bag included
Paddle, leash & backpack (SUP)
Oars for inflatable boats
Brief orientation at pickup
Free cancellation up to 24h before

What We Stand For

Three things we never compromise on.

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Quality Equipment

We only stock gear we'd use ourselves. Brand new Aqua Marina SUP boards, Intex river rings and boats - all maintained to the highest standard before every rental.

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Effortless Experience

No complex online forms, no queues, no confusion. Book via WhatsApp, pick up your gear 2 minutes from the river, inflate in 5-10 minutes with the included pump, and you're on the water. Simple as that.

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Personal Service

We're a small, passionate team - not a faceless corporation. Every customer gets a personal response, real advice, and someone who genuinely wants their day on the water to be perfect.

The Limmat is Our Home

We're based at Wipkingerweg 6 in Zürich - 2 minutes walk from Wipkingerpark, right at the heart of the Limmat float route.

SUP paddleboarding on a beautiful Swiss lake at sunset

Zürich is blessed with extraordinary water. The Limmat runs clean and clear through the city, the Zürichsee stretches out toward the Alps, and within an hour you can reach half a dozen alpine lakes. We built Smile Swim to help people make the most of all of it.

Our SUP boards come in a backpack - take them on the train to the Greifensee, the Zürichsee, or wherever the summer calls you. Our inflatable rings and boats are perfect for the classic Limmat float from Wipkingerpark to Dietikon. And our unicorn floats? They're just pure joy.

We open every Friday to Monday from 09:00 to 21:00 throughout the summer season. Same-day rentals are always welcome - just send us a message on WhatsApp and we'll sort you out.

Come Find Us

We're at Wipkingerweg 6, 8037 Zürich - open Friday to Monday, 09:00-21:00. Come say hello and get on the water.

📞 Booking required in advance - no walk-ins. Please contact us before you come.