Rapperswil

Zürich

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 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.
Castle at Rapperswil, overlooking Lake Zurich. Magnificent views on a sunny day! #lifeatexpedia #Switzerland
Take a dolphin paddle boat out on the blue waters of Lake Zurich. #BVSBLUE
Rapperswil-Jona, town of roses located on the upper end of Lake Zurich, combines sights, cultural life, hiking and sports possibilities with a Mediterranean holiday atmosphere. Welcome to the riviera located on the upper end of Lake Zurich.

Popular places to visit

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
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
Soccer stadium

Letzigrund Stadium

Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theater scene in this vibrant area.

Letzigrund Stadium
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
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
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

Zurich Tour with Cruise and Chocolate

Zurich Tour with Cruise, Lindt Home of Chocolate + Optional FIFA Museum

$100
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Zurich Tour with Cruise, Lindt Home of Chocolate + Optional FIFA Museum
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket

$21
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

$31
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

$37
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Lindt Home of Chocolate Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

$67
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
Gray Line coach bus parked in Zurich

Zurich Experience City Tour

$42
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Zurich Experience City Tour
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Rapperswil Hotel Deals

Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl. Zürich ZH
$190 nightly
The price is $206 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$206 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,415 reviews)
Cute room and location was superb!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

4 out of 5
Niederdorf Strasse 10 Zürich ZH
$268 nightly
The price is $287 total per night from Feb 5 to Feb 6
$287 total
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Fantastic location. Very clean and comfortable room. Great morning breakfast. Had a lovely stay at this hotel!!

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
$220 nightly
The price is $238 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$238 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,430 reviews)
Perfect location. Easy walk to Old Town. Staff extremely nice. Breakfast pretty basic for the price. Would go out to a cafe for better hot drinks and eats. Room was clean and had plenty of plug ins to charge our electronics. Great hairdryer! Bathroom doors were a little weird - frosted sliding glass ...

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Hotel Scheuble
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
$125 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Feb 7 to Feb 8
$139 total
Feb 7 - Feb 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (884 reviews)
It is a great property! Very helpful staff on check in and check out. Rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable. And the Luscombe Silvaire hanging outside the window in the courtyard was the icing on the cake!

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse Zürich ZH
$153 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
$168 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Excellent. Will come back

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Hotel Limmathof

Hotel Limmathof

2 out of 5
Limmatquai 142 Zürich
$162 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$178 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (770 reviews)
Great location. Room clean. Practical.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Hotel Limmathof
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Other neighborhoods around Rapperswil

This is a must visit for anyone who enjoys architecture and design. The experience is amazing, you can interact with the designs and expositions. #red

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
Zurich, Utoquai

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
Panoramic view of Zurich in Switzerland

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
Zurich Lake

District 2

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

District 2
Incredible nice to walk along the lake in Zürich

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
Zürich, Altstadt, Stadt, Niederdorf, Grossmünster, Kirche, Kirchtürme, Limmat, Limmatquai, Sommer, Schweiz

Niederdorf

4.5/5(344 area reviews)

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 catch a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

Niederdorf

Rapperswil

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