Rapperswil Travel Guide

Zürich

Rapperswil Castle is a castle, built in the early 13th century AD by the House of Rapperswil in the former independent city of Rapperswil.

It is located on the eastern Zürichsee respectively western Obersee lakeshore in Rapperswil, a locality of the municipality Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Since 1870, the castle has been home to the Polish National Museum established by Polish émigrés, including the castle's lessee and restorer, Count Wladyslaw Broel-Plater.
Rapperswil Castle is a castle, built in the early 13th century AD by the House of Rapperswil in the former independent city of Rapperswil.

It is located on the eastern Zürichsee respectively western Obersee lakeshore in Rapperswil, a locality of the municipality Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Since 1870, the castle has been home to the Polish National Museum established by Polish émigrés, including the castle's lessee and restorer, Count Wladyslaw Broel-Plater.
Castle at Rapperswil, overlooking Lake Zurich. Magnificent views on a sunny day! #lifeatexpedia #Switzerland
Take a dolphin paddle boat out on the blue waters of Lake Zurich.
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Rapperswil-Jona, town of roses located on the upper end of Lake Zurich, combines sights, cultural life, hiking and sports possibilities with a Mediterranean holiday atmosphere. Welcome to the riviera located on the upper end of Lake Zurich.

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Top hotels in Rapperswil

Ruby Mimi Zurich

Ruby Mimi Zurich

4 out of 5
4 Beatenpl. Zürich ZH
The price is Rp3.421.779 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp3.421.779
Rp3.705.280 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,413 reviews)
Trendy hotel. Love hotel lobby and offerings

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Ruby Mimi Zurich
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,435 reviews)
Very clean room, great location, superb breakfast.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hotel Scheuble
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
The price is Rp2.112.209 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
Rp2.112.209
Rp2.345.946 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (890 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg

4 out of 5
Niederdorf Strasse 10 Zürich ZH
The price is Rp4.562.317 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
Rp4.562.317
Rp4.889.215 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great staff, well located, breakfast was excellent! Rooms super clean and comfortable!

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Boutique Hotel Wellenberg
Central Plaza Hotel

Central Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
Central 1 Zürich ZH
The price is Rp6.864.633 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
Rp6.864.633
Rp7.279.010 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Older rooms. Staff friendly and helpful. Comfortable bed.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Central Plaza Hotel
Hotel Limmathof

Hotel Limmathof

2 out of 5
Limmatquai 142 Zürich
The price is Rp2.598.017 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
Rp2.598.017
Rp2.850.214 total
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (775 reviews)
Spotless clean and comfortable room, helpful staff

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hotel Limmathof
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Other neighbourhoods around Rapperswil

This is a must visit for anyone who enjoys architecture and design. The experience is amazing, you can interact with the designs and expositions. #red

District 8

5/5(1 area review)

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.

District 8
Zurich, Utoquai

Seefeld

5/5(13 area reviews)

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.

Seefeld
Panoramic view of Zurich in Switzerland

Hottingen

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Hottingen
Zurich Lake

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.

District 2
Incredible nice to walk along the lake in Zürich

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.

Hochschulen
Zürich, Altstadt, Stadt, Niederdorf, Grossmünster, Kirche, Kirchtürme, Limmat, Limmatquai, Sommer, Schweiz

Niederdorf

4.5/5(64 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Polybahn Funicular. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

Niederdorf


Rapperswil Travel Guide