Rapperswil Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rapperswil
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
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
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.
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.
Zurich Town Hall
Always receiving attention because it seems to float on a major river, this structure had two predecessors that succumbed to time and climate.
Activities
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Our pick of the best Rapperswil Hotel Deals
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Great stay.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Room was spacious and staff were friendly
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Staff where great and approachable when had issue they where quick to sort. Breakfast was very good and variety was excellent
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Clean and staff are very nice and friendly. Location is great.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Scheuble
Excellent location in Old Town. Very well kept hotel with friendly and helpful staff. I’d definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
citizenM Zürich
I totally enjoyed my stay at citizenM! From the ease of checking in and friendly staff to the location and cleanliness, everything was perfect. I did an overnight to Zurich with a friend to celebrate her birthday and was very glad I chose here to stay. Checkin and recieveing your key was very easy ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rapperswil
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 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.
Hochschulen
If you're spending time in Hochschulen, check out sights like Kunsthaus Zurich or Bellevue Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Kunsthaus Tram Stop or Kantonsschule Tram Stop.
Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Predigerkirche. 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 Bahnhofstrasse to Zurich Toy Museum – discover Old Town Zürich, a destination also famous for its shopping.
