Rapperswil Travel Guide
Zürich
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
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.
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.
Things to do
Pfäffikon: Alpamare Water Park Entry Ticket
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
Schwyz: Museum-Ticket Forum of Swiss History Schwyz
Zurich: Swiss National Museum Entry Ticket
Zurich & Surroundings tour by Coach, Cable Car and Ferry
Top hotels in Rapperswil
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
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.
