Rapperswil Travel Guide
Zürich
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Popular places to visit
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
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.
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.
ETH Zurich
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at ETH Zurich during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant 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.
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Top hotels in Rapperswil
ibis Styles Zurich City Center
"Good connection from the train station on Bus 46."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Ruby Mimi Zurich
"The rooms are ugly, poorly constructed and designed. I expected a lot more for this price. The room felt like a budget hotel."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Scheuble
"Ok so I had high expectations for this hotel, but fist time in my 40+ countries of traveling I’m writing bad review. Starting with when checking in the staff was not only extremely rude, she was racist. I asked for upgrade after her being rude about me wanting to have nice room with views. I’ve NEVER ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
"Fantastic restaurant in the Hotel, our room was nice and large, had air conditioning and a fridge."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
"Great staff and location, but the AC left a lot to be desired."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Zurich Marriott Hotel
"Well located I would have enjoyed à pool!"
Reviewed on 27 May 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 Zurichhorn Park and Pavillon Le Corbusier are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Hoschgasse Tram Stop or Frohlichstrasse Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Hottingen
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.
Wollishofen
Get to know Wollishofen and its many features like its restaurants and shopping. You might want to explore sights like Mythenquai Beach and Rote Fabrik, and you can jump on the metro at Butzenstrasse Tram Stop or Wollishofen Tram Stop to get around the city.
District 2
Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by Museum Rietberg or FIFA World Football Museum 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.
