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Dachsen

Zurich, Switzerland · Europe

About Dachsen

Dachsen is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Schaffhausen, 43km from Titisee.

Dachsen is a town located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a population of 1,470, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Dachsen sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Zurich time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Dachsen to your route.

About Dachsen

Dachsen is a municipality in the district of Andelfingen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.

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Dachsen offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Dachsen located?

Dachsen is located in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6651 latitude, 8.6179 longitude.

What is the population of Dachsen?

Dachsen has a population of approximately 1,470 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,470
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Zurich
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.6651, 8.6179

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Dachsen

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Rhine Falls

Europe's largest plain waterfall, spanning 150 meters wide and 23 meters high near the town of Schaffhausen.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Zürich Zoo

Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Zürich Old Town & Lake

Switzerland's largest city blending a medieval old town with trendy districts, all set along the Limmat River and the shores of Lake Zürich.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Titisee

A glacial lake in the southern Black Forest surrounded by forested hills, popular for swimming, boating, and winter sports.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Mainau Island

A Mediterranean flower island on Lake Constance bursts with palms, butterfly house and a baroque palace garden.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Meersburg Castle

Germany's oldest inhabited castle overlooks Lake Constance from a vineyard terrace in a charming medieval old town.

49 km · about 55 min drive

national park

Black Forest

Dense evergreen forest region of southwestern Germany famous for cuckoo clocks, cherry cake, and scenic hiking trails.

51 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Feldberg

The Black Forest's highest summit at 1,493 m offers Alps-to-Vosges panoramas and a chairlift up to the windswept ridge.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Dachsen

  • 51 kmFeldbergThe Black Forest's highest summit at 1,493 m offers Alps-to-Vosges panoramas and a chairlift up to the windswept ridge.
  • 68 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
  • 79 kmAxenstrasseA spectacular cliff-hugging shore road blasted into the rock above Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Fluelen, threading galleries and tunnels with constant views across the Uri arm of the lake.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Dachsen.

Uhwiesen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

1 km awayPop. 1,140

Flurlingen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

2 km awayPop. 1,221

Neuhausen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

2 km awayPop. 10,019

Feuerthalen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

3 km awayPop. 2,165

Schaffhausen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

4 km awayPop. 36,587

Jestetten

🇩🇪 Germany

4 km awayPop. 5,171

Marthalen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 km awayPop. 1,567

Beringen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 km awayPop. 3,216

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