Rapperswil Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rapperswil Castle
You can learn about the history of Rapperswil-Jona with a trip to Rapperswil Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Zoo Zurich
Come face-to-face with rare and exotic animal species, including Amur tigers and snow leopards, which roam in recreations of their natural habitats.
Bahnhofstrasse
Max your credit card or window shop to your heart’s content on Zurich’s home of high fashion.
Swiss National Museum
Discover the life of the Swiss people from prehistoric times to the present day while wandering among the rooms of a grandiose riverside castle.
Zürich Opera House
You can enjoy a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Lindenhof
This historic quarter is filled with medieval alleyways, Zurich’s finest churches, artisan’s shops and a hilltop featuring Roman ruins and sweeping city views.
Activities
Pfäffikon: Alpamare Water Park Entry Ticket
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
From Zurich: Private 4 Countries in 1 Full-Day Tour
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich
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Other neighbourhoods around Rapperswil
District 7
Noted for its forests and spas, there's plenty to explore in District 7. Top attractions like FIFA Headquarters and Zoo Zurich are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolder S-Bahn or Dolderbahn S-Bahn to see more of the city.
District 8
Travellers choose District 8 for its fantastic lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop or Wildbachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Botanical Garden.
Seefeld
Known for its abundant dining options and lake views, there's plenty to explore in Seefeld. Top attractions like Chinese Garden and Zurichhorn Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
District 2
Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by Belvoir Park or Museum Rietberg while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Polybahn Funicular. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
Old Town Zürich
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from St. Peter Church to Bahnhofstrasse – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.