Rapperswil Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Bahnhofstrasse
Looking to spend some serious money or to merely browse; this is one of Europe's most exquisite shopping strips.
Letzigrund Stadium
Catch an event at Letzigrund Stadium during your trip to Zürich. Experience the live music and theatre scene in this vibrant area.
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.
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
"I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Ruby Mimi Hotel in Zurich, and I can honestly say it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Everything about my stay was super great!!!!! I would highly recommend this lovely place. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Scheuble
"Lovely hotel situated in an excellent location. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room comfortable with good amenities and products."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Mövenpick Hotel Zuerich-Airport
"Movenpick Airports was the perfect place to overnight before catching our flight the next day. The food was delicious at the restaurant in the hotel."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
"The only thing this hotel lacks is an airport shuttle. The taxi cost 35 Swiss francs to the airport."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Zurich Marriott Hotel
"Room very clean, spacious but smell of food in the room from restaurant kitchen."
Reviewed on 19 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 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.
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.
District 2
Lake views, spas and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by Mythenquai Beach 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.
Niederdorf
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.
