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Rapperswil-Jona Essentials

Rapperswil-Jona, the 'Town of Roses,' is defined by its 13th-century castle and three rose gardens containing over 600 species. The historic center features the Lindenhof moraine hill and medieval squares like the Hauptplatz. A modern 841-meter wooden bridge, the Holzsteg, follows an ancient pilgrimage route across Lake Zurich. Cultural landmarks include the Polish Museum, the Enea Tree Museum's open-air sculptures, and the contemporary Kunst(Zeug)Haus, while Knie's Kinderzoo provides interactive animal experiences.

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Rapperswil Castle

Rapperswil Castle is a castle, built in the early 13th century AD by the House of Rapperswil in the former independent city of Rapperswil.

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Lindenhof

Lindenhof in Rapperswil is a moraine hill and a public square being the historic center of Rapperswil, Switzerland.

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Holzsteg

A 841-meter wooden pedestrian bridge reconstructed in 2001, following a historic pilgrimage route across Lake Zurich to Hurden.

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Rose Garden, Rapperswil

Rapperswil being nicknamed town of roses, its vast rose gardens with more than 600 species are a must-see.

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Fischmarktplatz

A cobblestone public square located in the harbor area of the old town, serving as a hub for local markets and events.

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St. John's Church

Stadtpfarrkirche St. Johann is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city of Rapperswil, canton of St.

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Hauptplatz

The central pedestrian square of the medieval old town, surrounded by historic architecture and outdoor seating.

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Knies Children's Zoo

Knie's Kinderzoo is a zoo aimed for children. It is located in the Swiss municipality of Rapperswil.

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Breny-Turm

A 15th-century late Gothic residential tower that forms part of the town’s historic fortifications and the Breny-Haus complex.

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Polish Museum, Rapperswil

The Polish Museum, Rapperswil, was founded in Rapperswil, Switzerland, on 23 October 1870, by Polish Count Władysław Broel-Plater, at the…

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enea Baummuseum

A 75,000-square-meter open-air museum designed by Enzo Enea, showcasing over 50 varieties of trees alongside contemporary sculptures.

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Kunst(Zeug)Haus

This gallery has no match in Switzerland: awe-inspiring exhibition of modern art and the building itself is an architectural gem.

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