Rapperswil Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A historic stone tower with a clock, surrounded by buildings and red flowers.
A historic stone tower with a clock, surrounded by a stone building with arched windows and a tiled roof.
A row of blue and white paddle boats docked at a pier.
A vineyard, a white building, and a bridge over a lake.
A grassy hillside with a stone wall, deer grazing, and a castle in the background.

Stay near popular Rapperswil attractions

Rapperswil Castle

8.6/10 (131 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Pfäffikon: Alpamare Water Park Entry Ticket

Pfäffikon: Alpamare Water Park Entry Ticket

NZ$107
per adult
Pfäffikon: Alpamare Water Park Entry Ticket
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NZ$144
per adult
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Small Group Tour with Picnic

Private Tour with Picnic in the Alps

NZ$321
per adult
Private Tour with Picnic in the Alps
Getaway to Rhine Falls

Getaway to Rhine Falls

NZ$108
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Getaway to Rhine Falls
People walk down the streets of Stein am Rhein

Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour

NZ$178
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Rhine Falls & Stein am Rhein Tour
train running along the mountain scape in Switzerland

Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich

NZ$335
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Eiger & Alpine Glaciers Full-Day Tour from Zurich
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Our pick of the best Rapperswil Hotel Deals

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG

4 out of 5
420 Badenerstrasse Zürich ZH
The price is NZ$316 per night from 19 July to 20 July
NZ$316
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 24-hour room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Property is getting old so elevators small, rooms small with no bathroom privacy at all. Breakfast ridiculously expensive."

Reviewed on 11 July 2026

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG
Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich

4 out of 5
Thurgauerstrasse 116 Opfikon Zurich
The price is NZ$294 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$294
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,011 reviews)
"It would be helpful to have a microwave in the rooms rather than having to go to the lobby to use one."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Radisson Hotel & Suites Zurich
Hotel Scheuble

Hotel Scheuble

3.5 out of 5
Muehlegasse 17 Zürich ZH
The price is NZ$401 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$401
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Zürich. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,543 reviews)
"Nice hotel center to town. Room was warm due to not having AC."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Hotel Scheuble
Novotel Zurich City West

Novotel Zurich City West

4 out of 5
Schiffbaustrasse 13 Zürich ZH
The price is NZ$399 per night from 12 July to 13 July
NZ$399
12 July - 13 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,008 reviews)
"Conveniently located 2 blocks from the tram station 51 towards the train station which is across the river from old town. Clean room. No carpet in the room."

Reviewed on 9 July 2026

Novotel Zurich City West
Hilton Zurich Airport

Hilton Zurich Airport

4 out of 5
Hohenbuehlstrasse 10 Opfikon
The price is NZ$305 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
NZ$305
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Opfikon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Great Hotel with great walking trails close by."

Reviewed on 7 July 2026

Hilton Zurich Airport
Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich

4 out of 5
Buckhauserstrasse 36 Zürich ZH
The price is NZ$225 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$225
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Zürich. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (892 reviews)
"Hotel room was nice and tidy. The staffs were very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 10 July 2026

Placid Hotel Design & Lifestyle Zurich
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Our guide on where to stay in Rapperswil

Find the best Rapperswil areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A riverside promenade with historic buildings, a bridge, and a caf�é.

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.

A coastal cityscape with a marina, boats, and a clear blue harbor.

Zürich Center

While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Zurich Toy Museum or Lindenhof, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.

A nighttime cityscape with multi-lane roads and illuminated buildings.

Langstrasse

Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Helvetia Square and Bernard Jordan Gallery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.

A cobblestone street lined with colorful buildings, outdoor seating at cafes, and flags.

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.

A garden with a pond, statues, and a building with columns.

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.

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