Zürich Region — Urban Meets Nature
Rapperswil-Jona
4.5/5
73 travelers
Altitude: 409m
Recommended days: 1 day
The Town of Roses sits on a peninsula jutting into upper Lake Zürich, crowned by a 13th-century castle. Three rose gardens with over 15,000 bushes bloom from June to October. A wooden footbridge — the longest in Switzerland — crosses the narrowest point of the lake. The lakefront combines beach life, castle views and a compact medieval old town.
Highlights
Rapperswil Castle and Polish MuseumRose gardens with 15,000+ bushesHolzsteg wooden footbridge across Lake ZürichKnies Kinderzoo family zooOld town waterfront promenade
Getting there
Direct S-Bahn from Zürich HB (35 min) or boat from Zürich Bürkliplatz (2h scenic cruise). On Voralpen Express line to Luzern.
Activities
No activities available
