Slacklining in Zurich

Webbing, tension, bounce, surf, linetime, rocket mount, exposure, yoda roll and handstand - this is where we get down to business!

Would you like to join one of our sessions? Then come along to our weekly training sessions or use our messenger chats to let us know when and where you're going to rig your next line. Not in the chats yet? Write us an email.

 

Slackline park

Zurich Seebach, at Neunbrunnenstrasse 34, is home to the largest permanently installed slackline park in Switzerland with 10 lines. The various lines are permanently installed and are ideal for beginners and advanced slackliners alike.

You can find more information and video tutorials here.

 

Zurich's parks

Slacklining in Zurich's city parks is permitted thanks to the long-standing cooperation between the slackline association and Grün Stadt Zürich!

Please follow the rules below:

  • Tree protection: Always use a tree protection that protects the entire circumference of the tree against abrasion. You can buy different models from Slacktivity or use an old piece of carpet. Large tree slings are preferable.
  • Tree diameter: The minimum diameter of the trees used must not be less than 30 cm. Also pay attention to the health of the tree.
  • Visibility and safety: Slacklines must be clearly visible, especially if they are longer and/or are at eye level. If visibility is poor, you can mark your line with several flags made of barrier tape approx. 30 cm long (this way you also have a wind damper in your line). Pay particular attention to joggers, cyclists, passers-by with headphones and children playing. If the tension is high, secure the line with a backup.

Further information on slacklining in the park and tree health can be found in the following flyers:

 

Waterline

Thanks to the great efforts of our association, waterlining (slacklining over water) has been officially permitted in the heart of Zurich since 2018! But beware: only Slacklions members are allowed to slackline at Dynamo/Drahtschmidlisteg! And only after prior announcement to the water police and using the agreed anchor points.

  • We have a material store at Dynamo, which you may use.
  • Protect your ears and eardrums before you go on a waterline (you can find out more about this topic here).

Become a member today and join us the next time we balance across the Limmat!

 

Permarigs

Perma...what?? A permarig is a permanently installed slackline (usually a highline) to minimize the effort required for setting up and dismantling and to enable maximum line time. Would you like to take on a new mental and physical challenge or overcome your fear of heights? Whether you've never been on a highline before, want to collect meters for the Balance Challenge or try out new trick combos for the next freestyle world championship - here you can train, surf, sweat, achieve new things and swap equipment for all it's worth! Please note: Only members of the Slacklions club are allowed to use the permarigs! An agreement with the responsible contact persons and an entry in the Telegram group is mandatory. The following permarigs are currently available for use:

  • Midline in Zurich Seebach: 70m PinkTube freestyle line with redTube trick zone. Contact persons: Tijmen van Dieren, Samuel Volery
  • Highline in Bettswil/Bäretswil: 270m Y2K high-tech webbing. Contact person: Marvin Rüppel

Become a member today to use our permarigs!

 

Highline

Thanks to the cooperation with Grün Stadt Zürich, the rigging of highlines is permitted in the Stöckentobel near Witikon. Lengths from 40 to 140m are possible. Use tree protection here too. Highlining requires a great deal of experience in the sport of slacklining and extensive knowledge of the material, as a mistake when setting up can have serious consequences! Don't worry, this can also be learned! «Swiss Highline» offers highline weekends several times a year or you can attend a course with our partner organization Slacktivity.

Below you will find some information sheets on highlining safety:

 

Annual event

Once a year, we organize our legendary annual event “Slacklions Jam” between fruit trees, meadows and the adjacent forest in the beautiful Zurich Oberland. Different slacklines, highlines, yoga in the morning, workshops, music jam sessions and numerous cooking skills make every edition unique. You can spend the night in a tent, in the barn or in your van. Participation is free with your membership and you will receive all the details about the event by newsletter.