Rapperswil-Jona Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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.
It's quite impressive to see how the nature still remains quiet and beautiful even if the road is just a stone's throw away.
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

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Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport

4.5 out of 5
Zurich Airport Kloten ZH
The price is AU$337 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
AU$337
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kloten. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,027 reviews)
4 minutes from airport no need for shuttle. Clean room, beautiful hotel and friendly staff

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Zurich Airport
Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl. Zürich ZH
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The price is AU$310 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$310
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,424 reviews)
Small room, contributed to smack our legs into the bed. Okay for one night, we were not very comfortable. Weird room set up

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
The price is AU$336 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$336
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,452 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hotel Scheuble
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City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in

City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in

4 out of 5
Militarstrasse 106 Zürich
Stay at this aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Bahnhofstrasse and Letzigrund ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (221 reviews)
The principle is great. My first and certainly not my last :) It was clean easy to access. No negative points to say

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

City Pop 2Night Zürich City - Self check-in
VISIONAPARTMENTS Leonhardstrasse

VISIONAPARTMENTS Leonhardstrasse

3 out of 5
Leonhardstrasse 6 Zurich Zurich
Stay at this aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bahnhofstrasse and Zoo Zurich are located ...
7/10 Good! (14 reviews)
all good

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

VISIONAPARTMENTS Leonhardstrasse
Aparthotel Adagio Zurich Center

Aparthotel Adagio Zurich Center

4 out of 5
Stampfenbachstrasse 60 Zürich
Stay at this aparthotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (313 reviews)
Excelentes habitaciones y buen desayuno.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Zurich Center
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Popular places to visit

Zoo Zurich

Zoo Zurich

4/5(4 reviews)

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

4/5(70 reviews)

Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.

Bahnhofstrasse
Soccer stadium

Letzigrund Stadium

4/5(1 review)

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

Letzigrund Stadium
Swiss National Museum showing interior views

Swiss National Museum

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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
Main building of ETH Zurich #architecture

ETH Zurich

4.5/5(11 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.

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

Zürich Opera House

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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

Zürich Opera House

Activities

Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

AU$89
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket

AU$24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
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