Praz Beach at Mont-Vully: swimming by Lake Murten

A Quiet Swimming Spot at the Foot of the Vully Vineyard

In Praz, in the municipality of Mont-Vully, Lake Murten gently laps at a peaceful shore lined with grass and reeds. The beach is located just below the Bel-Air restaurant, in this small village of fishermen and winemakers nestled at the foot of Mont-Vully. People come here for a simple swim, away from the hustle and bustle of large beaches: you spread your towel on the grass, keep an eye on the children splashing near the shore, and enjoy the view of the lake and the vineyards. It's one of those places where a summer day passes without even looking at the time.

What Your Children Will Discover

Children quickly find their footing at Lake Murten: the water remains shallow for several meters and there are no waves, which reassures parents and allows the little ones to splash around with confidence. Next to the swimming area, a playground extends the adventure once they are out of the water. Between dips, they watch the boats approaching the Praz landing stage, the ducks, and the fish darting near the shore.

What to Do There and the Atmosphere

The atmosphere is family-friendly and cheerful. You set your things on the grass, picnic in the shade, and alternate between swimming, playing, and lounging. The older kids try a few strokes out towards the open water while the little ones stay close to the shore. Just a stone's throw away, the Bel-Air restaurant offers a tasty stop for ice cream or a meal without having to pack up. And to vary the pleasures, the nearby beach of Môtier, near the Café du Port, is easily accessible along the lake.

Before You Go

• Recommended age: from 2 years old accompanied; the shallow water is suitable for young children under supervision.
• Duration: half a day to a full day.
• Price: free access.
• Reservation: none, you come freely.
• Stroller accessibility: flat, grassy terrain is easy to access; accessibility for people with reduced mobility to be confirmed with the municipality.
• Transport: Sugiez train station (Jura foothills line) nearby, then bus; during the season, LNM boats stop at the Praz landing stage. Parking nearby, to be confirmed.
• What to bring: swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, hats, picnic supplies, water shoes for the comfort of little feet.
• Ideal season: summer, in good weather, when the lake water has warmed up.

Parent Tips

• Set up early on sunny days: the grass and shaded spots fill up quickly in mid-summer.
• Keep young children within reach near the water: the beach is not supervised (to be confirmed with the municipality).
• Bring water shoes, as the bottom can be rocky or grassy in places.
• Combine swimming with ice cream at Bel-Air or a walk through the Vully vineyards for a complete day.
• Check on toilets, showers, and water points with the municipality before heading out with young children.

Useful Information

• Address: Praz Beach, below the Bel-Air restaurant, 1788 Praz, municipality of Mont-Vully (Fribourg).
• Official website: mont-vully.ch
• Hours: free access; swimming hours not regulated (to be confirmed).
• Access: Sugiez train station then bus; LNM boats at the Praz landing stage during the season; car access possible, parking to be confirmed.

Looking for more outings? Find all our activities in Mont-Vully.

Why We Recommend It

Because Praz Beach ticks all the boxes for a true family swim: free, shallow, with a playground and a stunning setting between lake and vineyard. It’s the ideal spot for a simple and relaxing outing, where children can enjoy the water in peace while parents unwind by Lake Murten.

In Two Words

A free and peaceful beach by Lake Murten, at the foot of the Vully vineyard, perfect for a family swim with young children.