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Aathal Dinosaur Museum
A private dinosaur museum near Zurich with real skeletons, fossil displays and a compact indoor visit that suits families and science-minded travellers.
Zürichstrasse 69, 8607 Aathal4.5Excellent 3,830 Reviews -
Alpamare
Switzerland’s biggest aquapark pairs fast slides, thermal pools and sauna time in a large, year-round complex near Pfäffikon SZ.
Gwattstrasse 12, 8808 Pfäffikon3.5Good 2,443 Reviews -
Alte Fabrik
A former Geberit factory in central Rapperswil-Jona, now used for exhibitions, theatre, readings, and a public library under one roof.
Klaus-Gebert-Strasse 5, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona4.6Excellent 29 Reviews -
Another Brewing Co.
A compact Bubikon brewery taproom for fresh pours, rotating beers, and low-key tastings in a village setting east of Zurich.
Dorfstrasse 25, 8608 Bubikon5.0Excellent 6 Reviews -
Bachmann Weingut am Zürichsee
A hillside winery in Stäfa with direct sales, small-scale tastings and open views across Lake Zurich's vineyard slopes.
Vordere Püntacherstrasse 15, 8712 Stäfa4.9Excellent 68 Reviews -
Badi Egelsee
Seasonal lakeside bathing in Bubikon, with a sand beach, moorland scenery, grill places and a calm local-lido atmosphere.
Strandbadweg 2, 8608 Bubikon4.6Excellent 274 Reviews -
Bier Factory
A small Jona brewery taproom serving local craft beer in a no-frills indoor setting, a short walk from the station and best for relaxed evenings.
Eichwiesstrasse 6, 8645 Jona SG4.8Excellent 64 Reviews -
Cherry Bowl
A lively Baar bowling centre with billiards, darts, table football and food, best for group nights, rainy days and easygoing indoor entertainment.
Sihlbruggstrasse 105, 6340 Baar4.6Excellent 1,139 Reviews -
Dorfmuseum Hombrechtikon
A historic 1690 house in Langenriet where Hombrechtikon’s village history is told through rotating exhibitions, local archives, and a quiet community-run setting.
Langenrietstrasse 6, 8634 Hombrechtikon4.4Very Good 5 Reviews -
Freizeitpark Erlenmoos
Wollerau’s main municipal leisure park combines sports courts, meeting spaces and a restaurant in a large open-air complex built for local use.
Sihleggstrasse 4, 8832 Wollerau4.6Excellent 471 Reviews -
Fürtitobelweg Wasserfall
A small waterfall in Wollerau’s wooded Krebsbach valley, best for a short walk, a quiet photo stop, and a brief pause in cool shade.
8832 Wollerau4.6Excellent 5 Reviews -
Galerie Bruno Bischofberger
Private contemporary art gallery in Männedorf, linked to Bruno Bischofberger’s long Swiss art-market history and currently closed to the public.
Weissenrainstrasse 1, 8708 Männedorf4.5Excellent 8 Reviews -
Garden of the Senses
A compact sensory garden in Rüti, best for a quiet stroll, close-up planting details, and a short outdoor pause near the station.
Talgartenstrasse 37, 8630 Rüti4.6Excellent 16 Reviews -
Giessbachfall
A compact waterfall in Wädenswil’s Giessen area, reached easily by local bus and best enjoyed as part of a short lakeside walk.
Reidbach, Wädenswil4.6Excellent 49 Reviews -
Goethebänkli
A simple bench above Stäfa’s vineyards, with open views over Lake Zurich and a Goethe connection that gives the walk a literary edge.
Goetheweg, 8712 Stäfa4.5Excellent 13 Reviews -
Halbinsel Au
A compact Lake Zurich peninsula in Wädenswil, where shoreline walks, bathing spots, vineyard slopes and a preserved estate shape an easy day out.
Austrasse 50, 8804 Wädenswil4.3Very Good 3 Reviews -
Horn
Richterswil’s Horn is a relaxed Lake Zurich shoreline park for swimming, strolling, and summer lounging, with easy rail access and open water views.
8805 Richterswil4.6Excellent 168 Reviews -
Hot Spot Grand Tour
A compact Lake Zurich stop where Rapperswil’s castle, rose gardens, and old town line up for easy photos and a relaxed walk.
8640 Rapperswil-Jona4.6Excellent 11 Reviews -
Hüsliriet
A small Bubikon wetland with reed beds, open countryside, and a winter icefield that turns the Giessenbach pond into a local skating surface.
8608 Bubikon5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Joe's Bowling Center
A large indoor bowling centre in Wetzikon with 16 lanes, pizza, billiards and darts, geared to groups, parties and easy after-work evenings.
Zürcherstrasse 71, 8620 Wetzikon4.4Very Good 627 Reviews -
Knie's Kinderzoo
A compact Swiss family zoo in Rapperswil-Jona, combining close animal encounters, circus heritage and easy rail access near Lake Zurich.
Oberseestrasse 36, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona4.5Excellent 5,802 Reviews -
Lake and Sound Festival
A compact lakeside music festival in central Rapperswil-Jona, where live sets, harbour views, and old-town streets meet on the Lake Zurich shore.
Fischmarktpl., 8640 Rapperswil-Jona4.4Very Good 13 Reviews -
Lake Zurich
Zurich’s main lakefront for promenades, boat cruises, swimming lidos, and easy public-transport access from the city centre.
Lake Zurich4.8Excellent 2,049 Reviews -
Luegeten
A hillside gasthof above Pfäffikon SZ, Luegeten pairs lake-region views with a practical stop on the walk toward Etzelpass.
Etzelstrasse, 8808 Pfäffikon4.4Very Good 333 Reviews -
Lüthi Weinbau
A small Männedorf winery on Lake Zurich’s wine route, where you can taste local Pinot Noir and sparkling wine direct from the producer.
Alte Landstrasse 330, 8708 Männedorf4.9Excellent 8 Reviews -
Ortsmuseum Richterswil
A small, town-centre museum in a 1749 house, tracing Richterswil’s local history through prints, exhibitions, and community memory.
Dorfbachstrasse 12, 8805 Richterswil4.5Excellent 32 Reviews -
Riesenrad
Seasonal Ferris wheel on Rapperswil-Jona’s Fischmarktplatz, offering short rides, lake views, and a clear look at the old town and castle.
Fischmarktpl. 2, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona4.9Excellent 10 Reviews -
Ritterhaus Bubikon
A compact medieval commandery near Zurich, with a Romanesque chapel, courtyard and museum rooms that make the Order of St. John tangible.
Ritterhausstrasse 35, 8608 Bubikon4.5Excellent 348 Reviews -
Rosengarten Schlossberg Rapperswil
A compact rose garden on Rapperswil’s Schlossberg, where lake views, castle stonework, and old-town lanes frame the town’s floral identity.
8640 Rapperswil-Jona4.7Excellent 34 Reviews -
Schiffstation
A compact Lake Zurich landing stage in Uetikon am See, useful for boat connections, short waterfront pauses, and easy rail-to-lake access.
Seestrasse, 8707 Uetikon am See4.0Very Good 1 Reviews -
Seeanlage Unterdorf
A flat Lake Zurich waterfront in Pfäffikon, where plane trees, open views, and easy town access make for a simple lakeside pause.
8808 Freienbach4.7Excellent 16 Reviews -
Seebad Rapperswil
A seasonal wooden lido below Rapperswil Castle, with Lake Zurich swimming, diving platforms and sunset drinks on a compact waterfront deck.
Bühlerallee, 8640 Rapperswil-Jona4.8Excellent 308 Reviews -
Seebucht Stäfa
A municipal lakeside bathing area in Stäfa with seasonal swimming, open Lake Zurich views, and a relaxed shoreline park feel.
Plattenstrasse 15, 8712 Stäfa4.5Excellent 2 Reviews -
Seedamm
A lakeside crossing at Hurden where road, rail, and a wooden footbridge span Lake Zurich’s narrowest point with long views to Rapperswil.
Hurden, 8640 Freienbach4.7Excellent 6 Reviews -
Seeuferweg
A flat, public lakeside path in Richterswil with open Lake Zurich views, boardwalk stretches and an easy pace for short walks or swim stops.
Seestrasse 108, 8805 Richterswil4.9Excellent 14 Reviews -
Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman Temple
A Tamil Hindu temple in Dürnten, set in a converted warehouse and used for worship, festivals and community life rather than sightseeing.
Edikerstrasse 24, 8635 Dürnten4.7Excellent 56 Reviews -
Swiss Casinos Pfäffikon
A free-entry casino in Pfäffikon SZ, combining slots, table games and late-night drinks inside the SEEDAMM PLAZA complex near Lake Zurich.
Seedammstrasse 3, 8808 Pfäffikon4.3Very Good 1,017 Reviews -
The Rubinstein Windows
A quiet parish church in Stäfa where Dan Rubinstein’s 2003 stained glass turns Old Testament scenes into shifting colour and light.
8712 Stäfa5.0Excellent 1 Reviews -
Uerikon See
A low-key Lake Zurich shoreline in Uerikon, where short walks, open water views, and sunset light replace formal sightseeing.
Alte Landstrasse 54, 8713 Zürich4.6Excellent 40 Reviews -
Ufenau
A small Lake Zurich island where boat access, abbey history, and two ancient churches shape a quiet, scenic half-day outing.
8808 Freienbach4.5Excellent 54 Reviews -
Wasserfall Wädenswil
A small waterfall in Wädenswil’s Giessen quarter, where wooded ravine scenery meets the town edge above Lake Zurich.
Wasserfall, Parkweg, Schloss 1, 8820 Wädenswil4.6Excellent 9 Reviews -
Waterfall Horgen
A small Aabach waterfall in Horgen’s wooded ravine, best for a short walk, a quiet photo stop, and a low-key nature break near Lake Zurich.
8810 Horgen4.8Excellent 68 Reviews -
Weinbau-und Landwirtschaftsmuseum
A small appointment-based museum in Oetwil am See tracing vine growing, farming and rural work in the Zurich Lakeside countryside.
Holzhausen, 8618 Oetwil am See4.5Excellent 12 Reviews -
Weingut Rütihof
A small Stäfa winery with cellar sales, rustic barn events and vineyard views on the north shore of Lake Zurich.
Rütihofstrasse 13, 8713 Stäfa4.9Excellent 8 Reviews -
Weingut SCHIPF
Historic Herrliberg winery on Lake Zurich, offering cellar tastings, vineyard walks and a compact wine-shop stop with a strong local identity.
Seestrasse 1, 8704 Herrliberg4.7Excellent 40 Reviews -
Wetzikon-Robenhausen
A quiet archaeological landscape near Pfäffikersee, where prehistoric lakeshore settlement history is read through paths, signage, and open terrain.
Dorfstrasse 73, 8620 Wetzikon5.0Excellent 3 Reviews -
Wildnispark Zürich Langenberg
A relaxed wildlife park south of Zurich, with native animals, wooded paths, and an easy half-day rhythm that suits families and casual nature visits.
Wildnispark, 8135 Langnau am Albis4.6Excellent 4,473 Reviews -
Zürichhorn
A spacious lakeside park in Zurich where lawns, promenade paths, and open water views make an easy stop for walking, picnics, and quiet downtime.
8008 Zürich4.7Excellent 2,519 Reviews
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