Swingers in Switzerland: what SRF reports about a club, a couple model and communication

In October 2024, Swiss public broadcaster SRF published on its news site, in connection with an SRF 3 programme, a report titled "Liebe ohne Tabus" ("Love without taboos") about the life of a woman who, with her partner, runs the largest swingers' club in Switzerland. It is one of the few pieces from a public broadcaster in the region that covers the scene without sensationalism. This article summarises what it says, with the source cited, without adding data of our own or identifying anyone beyond what the outlet itself publishes. It is press information, not a venue listing.

What the report says

According to SRF, the interviewee has lived for 28 years in a relationship based on trust and openness, and more than ten years ago decided with her partner to open a club offering freedom and a pleasant atmosphere. The line that defines her is that they wanted to create a place that felt like home, without the smell or coldness of an anonymous meeting place. For her, a relationship works better when you let other people into your life, whether for a conversation or for more.

Extension, not replacement

The report insists on an idea that recurs in the scene: swinging is not a patch for a relationship in crisis but an extension. The interviewee explains that what lasts is the love for her partner, and that the thrill and curiosity she experiences at the club enrich her without touching that deep bond. It is a personal stance, not a universal rule, but it helps explain why many couples speak of a "complement" rather than a "substitute".

Jealousy and agreements

Jealousy emerges as the big theme. For the interviewee the key is trust and open communication: she describes jealousy as "fear of loss and of comparison with others". To manage it, the couple made clear agreements that are the foundation of their relationship, and SRF highlights that without communication an open model cannot last. If you want to work on this, read our guide to consent, boundaries and signals.

A "mini-holiday" from everyday life

The interviewee compares swinging to a short holiday: a break from routine and a chance to meet new people. And she adds a nuance that dismantles a cliché: for many guests it is not, first of all, about sexual contact but about conversation, variety and community. In the captions of the images that accompany the text, SRF mentions bar conversations and dancing together as part of the night. It does not mean there is no sex, but that the club is also experienced as a social space.

A model for the future?

The report ends with a reflection: it is a model that some find brave and others incomprehensible, and the interviewee hopes alternative relationship models will find more acceptance. Her closing line: "Life is colourful and full of possibilities; what matters is to embrace them with respect and openness."

What it offers travellers

If you are planning a trip to Switzerland, this report offers cultural context: the scene exists and is discussed in public, but that is not the same as a directory. At BarSwinger we could not verify any club in Zurich against a live official website, so we list none; read our Zurich for couples destination for more detail. As always, if you find an event, check its official website, dress code and rules, and avoid any offer that mixes sex and money.

Editorial note

This text summarises a journalistic report published by a public outlet and includes no images of the interviewee or additional personal data. We did not contact the interviewee; if you would like a correction, an extra link or the removal of the text, write to us and we will act the same day.

Source (consulted on 7 November 2026)

• SRF: "Liebe ohne Tabus – Im Swingerklub kriege ich, was zu Hause nicht geht", SRF 3, 14 October 2024.