29 Ochsenrainstrasse, 8800, Thalwil
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Free parking area at Thalwil's sports complex with playground, dirt bike park and barbecue spot, popular with cyclists and dog walkers by day but generally quiet at night despite highway noise in the background. Best spots are furthest back near the forest, away from the road. Weekdays cost 0.50 CHF/hour from 8am; free overnight and all weekend. Nearby lake views, a pool for showering, and a shop next door.
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Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Listing copied from our source, 2 months ago
Good stay. Very busy with cyclists and walkers in the morning, but quiet at night.
We spent one night at the very back, highest pitch, on Sunday night into Monday, and it was absolutely quiet apart from slight highway noise. No shade from trees. Some people were out walking their dogs in the evening and morning.
Nothing special, but there was nothing negative about this spot either. Mild noise from the three [likely roadways], but very bearable.
Beautiful place with a superb grassy play area, but it is next to the motorway, which is very audible.
Good, quiet spot for one night. Free at weekends. Park right at the back, opposite the cows' field; it is quieter there. Above the cows, on the hill, there are two small benches with a beautiful evening view of the lake and surroundings.
The ideal option is to park at the far end of the parking area, past the sports center and under a bridge. It is more discreet there, with fewer cars passing and less disturbance for others. You also have access to a path for a walk through the small woods. It is a very pleasant parking area next to a field with cows. There is also a playground with a zip line for children.
Nice parking area with a trailer!
Indeed, follow the directions given in the comments for a quiet stop close to nature, where children can especially enjoy the playground and zip line. We stayed only for a lunch break.
Parking area belonging to the Brand sports complex. Definitely park at the back, where an earth embankment dampens the highway noise. It is worth climbing the hill opposite for the view of Lake Zurich.