Rapperswil
A medieval town at the eastern end of Lake Zurich, with a lakeside castle, a deer park, and thousands of rose bushes. You can take a boat from Zurich for a leisurely trip.
Rapperswil is famous for its roses. The old town has several free rose gardens, which bloom most profusely from June to September. The 13th-century castle on the hill overlooks Lake Zurich, and outside it, a deer park houses young deer. A wooden footbridge over the lake, about 840 m long, connects to Hurden on the opposite shore. It's a reconstruction of a medieval pilgrimage route and makes for excellent photos. From Zurich, take the S7 or S15 for about 35 to 40 minutes. In summer you can also take a boat for about 2 hours. It's free with a Swiss Travel Pass.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Einsiedeln Abbey
- Lindt Home of Chocolate
- Zoo Zürich
- Swiss Science Center Technorama
- Chinese Garden Zurich
- Pavillon Le Corbusier
- Zurich Opera House
- Kunsthaus Zürich