Rapperswil-Jona

Plaats · Sankt Gallen, 🇨🇭 Zwitserland

Inwonertal 26.995

Oppervlakte 31 km²

Tijdzone Europe/Zurich

Officiële website www.rapperswil-jona.ch

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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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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.

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Historic Churches & Chapels

Rapperswil-Jona’s religious landscape spans over a millennium, featuring sites like the 14th-century Heilig Hüsli bridge chapel and the prominent St. Johann parish church. This collection includes the Capuchin Friary, noted for its Saint Anthony cave, and ancient sites like St. Martin in Busskirch, which sits on foundations dating back to the 7th century. From the Neo-Gothic Reformierte Kirche to the lakeside chapels of Bollingen and the medieval St. Dionys-Wurmsbach, these buildings showcase architectural styles ranging from Romanesque to Baroque.

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Outdoor Fun & Recreation

Rapperswil-Jona offers a diverse range of outdoor facilities concentrated along the shores of Lake Zurich. This collection includes the Strandbad Stampf and Schwimmbad Lido for lake swimming and water park activities. Inland, the Quergang bouldering hall provides indoor climbing, while the Wassersportzentrum caters to rowers and canoeists. Families can access the themed Drachenspielplatz and the Langägeten picnic area, which features an outdoor fire pit for public use.

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