Rapperswil Travel Guide
Zürich
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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
Why not meet the animals who call Zoo Zurich home during your holiday in Zürich? Attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.
Bahnhofstrasse
You can do some window-shopping at Bahnhofstrasse during your visit to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
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
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Swiss National Museum during your travels in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.
Zurich Town Hall
After visiting Zurich Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Rapperswil
Ruby Mimi Zurich
Everything was perfect
Reviewed on 7 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
We loved the hotel and would definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 4 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
Great stuff. Breakfast was good. Location was convenient.
Reviewed on 2 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.
