Discover the Charm of Schloss Rapperswil

Getting There

• Train

  From Bern, head to Bern Hauptbahnhof (main train station). Look for the S-Bahn trains heading towards Rapperswil. You will take the S5 or S40 train. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Make sure to check the train schedules for the latest departure times. Upon arriving at Rapperswil station, exit the station and follow the signs towards the town center. The castle is located about a 15-minute walk uphill from the station. Head south on Bahnhofstrasse, then turn left onto Rapperswilerstrasse, and continue until you reach the castle on Lindenhügel.

• Bus

  From Bern, make your way to the Bern bus station adjacent to the main train station. Take the bus number 10 towards Wabern, and transfer at Wabern to bus number 20 towards Rapperswil. The bus journey takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Get off at the Rapperswil stop. After getting off the bus, you will have to walk approximately 20 minutes to reach Schloss Rapperswil. Head towards the lake and follow the signs leading to Lindenhügel, where the castle is located.

• Bicycle

  If you're feeling adventurous, you can rent a bicycle in Bern. From Bern, follow the cycle paths heading to the north towards Rapperswil. The journey will take about 2 hours depending on your speed. Take the route through the scenic countryside, and eventually, you will arrive in Rapperswil. Once in Rapperswil, follow the signs to Lindenhügel, where Schloss Rapperswil is situated. Note that the route may include some hilly sections.