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Mendrisio swimming pool


The City of Mendrisio promotes physical activity by offering access to the indoor swimming pool at the Canavee School Centre in Mendrisio at a discounted rate.


Thanks to a collaboration with the Sport Service, students of the Academy of Architecture can access the Canavee Swimming Pool in Mendrisio on specific days and at designated times. Two types of passes are available: a paid pass with the USI Sport Card and a completely free pass.

USI Sport Card Pass

The paid USI Sport Card pass grants access on the following days and at the following times:

  • Tuesday: 20:15–21:30
  • Wednesday: 12:00–13:00
  • Thursday: 19:00–21:30
  • Friday: 16:30–17:45
     

The pass is exclusively available to students of the Academy of Architecture in Mendrisio and costs CHF 40.

Free Pass

Alternatively, free access is available on Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:30.

Registration and Collection

To obtain either the free pass or the USI Sport Card pass, you must first apply for the MendrisioCard online. Once you have received your card identification number, you must submit a medical certificate confirming the absence of fungal or viral infections affecting the soles of the feet to the reception desk of the Academy of Architecture (open from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 15:30). The certificate can be obtained directly from a pharmacy.

When

The swimming pool is accessible only from Tuesday, 20 October 2026, to Friday, 30 April 2027. The pool is closed on public holidays and during school holidays.

Where

Canavee School Centre Indoor Swimming Pool, Mendrisio
Via Giuseppe Buffi 8
CH-6850 Mendrisio