Best of Rapperswil

Rapperswil, known as the "Town of Roses," features gardens with over 600 varieties. The historic center is defined by the 13th-century Rapperswil Castle and the Lindenhof moraine hill. A significant architectural feature is the Holzsteg, a wooden pilgrimage bridge crossing Lake Zurich. Cultural institutions include the Kunst(Zeug)Haus modern art gallery in a former armory, the Polish Museum, and a dedicated museum for Switzerland's Circus Knie.

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.

Lindenhof

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

Holzsteg

An 841-meter wooden pedestrian bridge across Lake Zurich, reconstructing a medieval crossing. It serves as part of the Way of St. James pilgrimage route, connecting Rapperswil with the village of Hurden.

Rose Garden, Rapperswil

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

Polish Museum, Rapperswil

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

Kunst(Zeug)Haus

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

Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona

Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona is a museum of local history and art in Rapperswil, canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

Circus Museum

Captivating museum dedicated to the history of Switzerland's famous circus Knie. Wonderful collection of circus proprieties.