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Rapperswil

Rapperswil Castle

Rapperswil Castle is the landmark of the “Town of Roses”, situated on Lake Zurich.
Castle from the 12th centuryBeautiful panoramic view of RapperswilDeer park on the castle hill
Attractions

Zurich Oberland Steam Train

Every second Sunday, railroad fans can undertake a trip on one of the historical trains operated by the Zurich Oberland Steam Train Association.
Train ride on an historical trainOn various SundaysIn the Zürich Oberland region
AttractionsNatureParks & GardensWater
Ufnau Island

Ufnau Island

The abbey-owned island of Ufnau is the larger of the two islands on the upper part of Lake Zurich, near Rapperswil-Jona.
Small island in the middle of Lake Zurich Zu den zwei Raben restaurantSt. Peter and Paul Church, built in 1141 St. Martin’s Chapel
AttractionsArchitectureMonumentsSportWalks

Rapperswil-Hurden Wooden Bridge – a Walkway Across Lake Zurich

On the bridge between Rapperswil and Hurden you find yourself walking in the footsteps of pilgrims.
Picturesque wooden bridge across Lake ZurichConnects Rapperswil and HurdenPart of the Way of St. James
CultureAttractionsArchitecture
Historical Custorhaus in Eschenbach

Custorhaus in Eschenbach – a Historic Country House Becomes Space for Culture

The Custorhaus in Eschenbach looks back on an eventful history. Today it is a cultural venue.
Historic buildingBookable for private eventsChanging cultural and public events
AttractionsSquares & Streets
Rose Garden in Rapperswil by Lake Zurich

Rapperswil – Picturesque Town of Roses by Lake Zurich

Roses shape the townscape in picturesque Rapperswil.
Town on Lake ZurichPicturesque medieval old townCastle from the 12th century
CultureMuseumsAttractionsArchitecture
Exterior view of the Vögele Cultural Center in Pfäffikon

Vögele Cultural Center

An exceptional architectural monument from the 70s houses the Vögele Cultural Center. It is based in Pfäffikon on Lake Zurich.
Museum for socio-cultural topicsSocially relevant issuesA place for reflection and discussion
CultureMuseumsCultural HistoryAttractionsMonuments
Aerial view on the Ritterhaus Bubikon, a well-preserved Commandery of the Order of St. John

Ritterhaus Bubikon – Visiting the Knights of the Past

The Ritterhaus in Bubikon is regarded as the best-preserved Commandery of the Order of St. John in Europe. Its roots date back to the 12th century.
MuseumSome buildings dating from the 12th centuryFormer domicile of the Order of St. JohnHistory of the Order
AttractionsChurches
Protestant Church of Horgen

Reformierte Kirche Horgen – a Rococo-style Trademark

The Rococo-style Protestant church with 70.5m tower is a landmark of Horgen built by Johann Jakob Haltiner in 1782.
Rococo churchLandmark of HorgenLocated on Lake Zurich
CultureMuseumsArtAttractionsArchitecture
The Kunst(Zeug)Haus in Rapperswil-Jona: a lively center for Swiss contemporary art

The Kunst(Zeug)Haus in Rapperswil-Jona

The Kunst(Zeug)Haus in Rapperswil-Jona is a lively center for Swiss contemporary art. Its exhibition areas are well worth a visit.
Swiss contemporary artHuge Robinson LibraryHoused in a former armoryCafé and museum store
CultureMuseumsCultural HistoryAttractionsMonumentsSquares & StreetsChurches
Kulturbaukasten Rapperswil-Jona – cultural stations demonstrating a shared history

Rapperswil-Jona Cultural Stations – A Tour of a Shared History

An open-air museum on the history of the two communities of Rapperswil and Jona
36 informative showcasesOpen-air museumFree of charge and accessible at all times
AttractionsVantage PointsSportWalksHikesNatureMountains
Zurich Panorama Restaurant Felsenegg

Felsenegg – Time Out at 2,624-feet Altitude

Breathtaking views, countless footpaths and an excursion restaurant attract people to the Felsenegg.
Wonderful view of Lake ZurichCan be reached from Adliswil by cable carOn foot from Uetliberg (approx. 2 hours’ walk)