Zurich (Lake Zürich)

In the past, Lake Zürich was an important route that was always busy with traffic, today it is a popular place for excursions and expensive seaside homes always have a waiting list. to be purchased.

With gentle waves, peaceful and quiet surroundings, the best way to explore the Lake Zürich area is by boat. Most locations around the shore are served by a regular boat service that carries visitors year-round. Two of the most popular cruisers are the steamboat “Gipfeli-Schiff (early morning) and the train “Sonnenuntergangs-Schiff” (passing at sunset), offering all sorts of special excursions.

The famous "golden shore" stretches along the north side of the lake, from Zollikon to Feldmeilen. This sun-drenched area is famous for its low taxes and expensive property prices, so from the shores of the lake you can see the magnificent houses and villas of Zürich's elite. At the eastern end of the lake is the rose town of Rapperswil. In the gardens there are more than 15,000 rose bushes in full bloom with more than 600 different varieties. The lakeside promenade with its Mediterranean charm, picturesque Old Town and medieval castle make this port town's shores a popular place for outings for locals as well. tourists as well. For families and children, Knie Children's Zoo is also on the list of interesting places that always attract people to come.

Address: Zürichsee, Schifffahrtsgesellschaft, Mythenquai 333, 8038 Zürich