Rapperswil
Zürich
Visit Rapperswil
Popular places to visit
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.
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 make plans for 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.
Things to do
City Tour with Lake Cruise & Visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Interlaken & Grindelwald Day Trip from Zurich
Zurich: FIFA Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Rapperswil
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Enjoyed our stay. We will be back.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
The room was clean, the staff were welcoming and helpful, and it was located very close to the tram.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Very clean room. Good location to trains.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
citizenM Zürich
Great staff. Nice walkable location. Clean room. A bit small but Europe so expected. Quiet hotel. Nice for solo travelers. Breakfast was decent. Convenient late night food options. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025
Central Plaza Hotel
Staff was amazing and helpful and made our honeymoon special!
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Hotel Scheuble
Room
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Rapperswil
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.
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
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.
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 catch a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.
Old Town Zürich
Old Town Zürich is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Bahnhofstrasse and Fraumuenster. See more of Zürich by jumping on the metro at Paradeplatz Tram Stop or Rennweg Tram Stop.
