Rapperswil

Zürich

Photo by William Keller
Photo by William Keller
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Photo by Andy Koller
Photo by Andy Koller
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Photo by Val Layne
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Rapperswil Castle is a castle, built in the early 13th century AD by the House of Rapperswil in the former independent city of Rapperswil. It is located on the eastern Zürichsee respectively western Obersee lakeshore in Rapperswil, a locality of the municipality Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Since 1870, the castle has been home to the Polish National Museum established by Polish émigrés, including the castle's lessee and restorer, Count Wladyslaw Broel-Plater.

Rapperswil Castle

You can learn about the history of Rapperswil-Jona with a stop at Rapperswil Castle. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Rapperswil Castle
Zoo Zurich

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.

Zoo Zurich
Bahnhofstrasse featuring street scenes, modern architecture and a city

Bahnhofstrasse

This is one of the world’s most exclusive retail strips. Even if you can’t afford the price tags, it’s worth a browse for the window-shopping alone.

Bahnhofstrasse
Swiss National Museum showing interior views

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.

Swiss National Museum
Very close to the shores of Lake Zurich the building sits on a large public square. Very clean and nice area.

Zürich Opera House

You can make plans for a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Zürich Opera House
Lindenhof which includes a city and heritage architecture

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.

Lindenhof

Things to do

Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

$43
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from ZÃ1⁄4rich

Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich

$223
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Mount First & Grindelwald Adventure from Zürich
mountain view near zurich

Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich

$124
per adult
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
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Rapperswil Hotel Deals

Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl., Zürich, ZH
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$239 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$257 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,274 reviews)
"Great hotel! Even though we got a small room, it was perfect."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse, Zürich, ZH
$152 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
$167 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The hotel is very nice when you enter and the room was pleasant too. I liked the fact that we had a kettle in our room and the reception staff were happy to provide English Breakfast teabags for me to use in the room. We also got a dressing gown and slippers which we were able to use to go down to ..."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Novotel Zurich City West

Novotel Zurich City West

4 out of 5
Schiffbaustrasse 13, Am Turbinenplatz, Zürich, ZH
$295 nightly
The price is $315 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$315 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Great Location. Friendly Staff. Price was Right.
"First and foremost the Staff was very attentive to our needs whether we needed extra pillows, extra blankets, any info or recommendation on sight seeing or restaurants to eat at the staff was great. It was my wife and two 21 year old daughters staying at the Novatel for 5 nights for holiday from ..."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Novotel Zurich City West
citizenM Zürich

citizenM Zürich

4 out of 5
Talacker 42, Zürich
$198 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$214 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Hands down the best stay in Zurich! Everything in the city center seems to be no more than 10 mins!"

Reviewed on Jul 25, 2025

citizenM Zürich
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17, Zürich, ZH
$215 nightly
The price is $232 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$232 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,255 reviews)
"Great service, rooms and location"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Hotel Scheuble
ibis Styles Zurich City Center

ibis Styles Zurich City Center

3 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60, Zürich, ZH
$172 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$187 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (842 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay right in city center ,hop in and out from train and tram."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

ibis Styles Zurich City Center
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Other neighborhoods around Rapperswil

Botanical Garden which includes a pond

District 8

Travelers choose District 8 for its lake views. Hop aboard the metro at Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop or Wildbachstrasse Tram Stop and check out top sights like Botanical Garden.

District 8
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Seefeld

4.5/5(57 area reviews)

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.

Seefeld
The Dolder Grand is a city resort perched above Zurich, the fairy tale-like castle building first served as a health spa, during the late-19th century. Today, the spa is housed in one of the new wings designed by Lord Norman Foster. Most striking is the hotel’s art collection with more than 100 artworks including pieces by Andy Warhol, Henry Moore and Salvador Dalí.

Hottingen

4.5/5(40 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Hottingen. Top attractions like Dolder Sports and Kulturama Museum of Mankind are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Dolderbahn S-Bahn or Titlisstrasse S-Bahn to see more of the city.

Hottingen
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Wollishofen

4/5(10 area reviews)

The restaurants and shopping are just a few things visitors like about Wollishofen. Mythenquai Beach and Rote Fabrik are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Butzenstrasse Tram Stop or Wollishofen Tram Stop to get around the larger area.

Wollishofen
Museum Rietberg

District 2

Lake views, spas, and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by Mythenquai Beach or Museum Rietberg while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

District 2
Zurich Zoological Museum showing interior views as well as an individual male

Hochschulen

While you're in Hochschulen, take in top sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.

Hochschulen

Rapperswil

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