Historical background  /  Sightseeing

Zurich is more than just a city. Go hiking in the mountains or visit the largest waterfall in Europe, the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen. For those who love winter sports, there is a huge range of attractive skiing resorts to choose from – all less than an hour from the city and easy to reach on public transport.

The rolling hills around the lake are ideal for all kinds of sports. Well marked hiking routes and Nordic walking trails, not to mention the perfect terrain for inline skating trips and mountain biking tours, make the area suitable for all aspirations, from a gentle stroll to an extreme tour.

Lake Zurich links the city of Zurich with Rapperswil, the City of Roses.The imposing medieval castle and the longest wooden bridge in Switzerland are just two of the highlights of the “Riviera” at the upper end of Lake Zurich.The aquatic park, Alpamare, and the 700-meter long giant slide in Atzmännig also provide fun for all the family.Real circus animals can be viewed at Knie’s Children’s Zoo, but that’s not all: here visitors can feed the animals, ride on an elephant and marvel at the legendary sea lion show.

The Nature Center Sihlwald is also just a stone’s throw away from the city. It is an ideal base for excursions into the Sihlwald, a forest that is no longer utilized but has been left to grow naturally. The Nature Center is open in the summer months while the attractive theme gardens, the Forest Adventure Trail and the pavilion are open all year round.