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Overnight stays in nature in Oetwil an der Limmat

Canton of Zurich · Municipality no. 246

Oetwil an der Limmat decides here

Tent camping: Prohibited

Officially documented · As of 26/08/2026

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What applies here
Tentprohibited
Bivouacunclear
Car / camperprohibited

What this means

Campieren sowie das Aufstellen von Zelten, Wohnwagen und Ähnlichem sind auf öffentlichem, öffentlich zugänglichem Grund und in Waldungen verboten.

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Camping as well as the setting up of tents, caravans and the like are prohibited on public, publicly accessible land and in forests.

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Der Gemeinderat kann im Einzelfall Ausnahmen bewilligen.

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The municipal council may grant exceptions in individual cases.

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On bivouacking — sleeping without a tent, in a sleeping bag — the available source says nothing. This is neither a tacit permission nor a tacit ban: it is unclear, and the municipality's information decides. Which municipalities address bivouacking

Where to stay instead?

In Oetwil an der Limmat, tent camping is not allowed. The nearest official campsites:

Nearest classified municipalities where tents are allowed or allowed under conditions:

  • Würenlos · Tent only with permissionapprox. 3.1 km
  • Killwangen · Tent only with permissionapprox. 4.2 km
  • Regensberg · Tent only with permissionapprox. 5.6 km
  • Remetschwil · Tent only with permissionapprox. 5.7 km

Straight-line distance from the municipality centre. Campsites according to OpenStreetMap — check operation and opening times with the site.

Orientation aid, no legal guarantee. Ordinances, seasonal bans and municipal decisions sometimes change the situation at short notice. Signs on site and the municipality's information take precedence over this page.

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