Château Pool in Tramelan: the large outdoor swimming area of the Bernese Jura

A large outdoor water park in the heart of the Bernese Jura

In Tramelan, on the franc-montagnard plateau, the Piscine du Château is the summer meeting place for families from all over the region. Set on more than 33,000 m² of shaded green spaces, on chemin du Château, it is the only public pool in the municipality and one of the most generous in the Bernese Jura. People come to swim, dive, splash around, but also to picnic in the shade of the trees and spend the whole day outdoors. A nice feature: the water in the pools is heated with wood from the municipality and hovers around 24°C throughout the season, allowing for swimming without shivering even when the Jura sky is playful.

What your children will discover

Here, there is something for all ages and all levels. The little ones have their paddling pool with water games, shallow and reassuring, where they can splash around in peace. Beginner children can enjoy a learning pool and a non-swimmer pool to gain confidence. Older kids and experienced swimmers can dive into the large 50-meter pool and challenge each other from the 1 and 3-meter diving boards. Around the water, the site quickly transforms into a giant playground: play area, beach volleyball, ping-pong, soccer field. Enough to alternate between swimming and large games in the sun.

What to do there and the atmosphere on site

The atmosphere is that of a real village pool: relaxed, family-friendly, and welcoming. People spread their towels on the lawn, children dart from one pool to another, and between swims, they gather for a game of beach volleyball or a picnic. The large wooded park offers plenty of shady spots, which are precious on hot days. On site, a restaurant with a terrace allows you to eat without leaving, and a picnic area with a grill welcomes those who prefer to grill their sausages. It’s easy to come for a few hours, and people often end up spending the whole day there.

Before you go

• Recommended age: for everyone, from babies (paddling pool) to teens (50 m and diving boards).
• Duration: from 2 hours to a full day.
• Price: paid, moderate adult/child rates and season passes; to be confirmed on the official website, as rates change every year.
• Reservation: no reservation, entry at the cash register during opening hours.
• Stroller accessibility: flat site on large green spaces, easy access with a stroller; for PMR details, inquire at the pool.
• Transport: Tramelan train station about 1 km away, then a few minutes on foot; parking on site for families coming by car.
• What to bring: swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, caps, picnic or something to buy at the restaurant.
• Ideal season: in the middle of summer, from late spring to mid-September.

Parent tips

• Aim for the morning or late afternoon to enjoy the pools when there are fewer people.
• Reserve your shady spot early under the trees on hot days.
• Think of armbands and flotation devices for the little ones in the non-swimmer pool.
• Bring snacks or settle at the restaurant: with all the activities, hunger comes quickly.
• Slip in something to play with (ball, ping-pong paddles) to also enjoy the sports fields between swims.

Useful information

• Address: Piscine du Château, chemin du Château 30, 2720 Tramelan (Bernese Jura, Canton of Bern).
• Official website: tramelan.ch
• Hours: seasonal outdoor opening, generally from late May to mid-September; detailed hours and exact dates to be confirmed on the official website.
• Access: on foot from Tramelan train station (about 1 km), parking on site.

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Why we recommend it

Because it’s a true old-fashioned outdoor pool, generous and lively: a large park, several pools for all ages, diving boards that make children dream, and plenty to fill an entire day without getting bored. For families in the Bernese Jura and the Franches-Montagnes, it’s the quintessential summer address, at a low price and just a stone's throw from the train station.

In two words

The great family swimming spot in Tramelan: outdoor pools heated with wood, paddling pool, diving boards, and a large playground, all in the heart of the Bernese Jura.