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Zürich Zoo
Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Zurich, Switzerland · Europe
Esslingen is worth a stop: 36km from Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).
Esslingen is a town located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a population of 1,203, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Esslingen 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 Esslingen to your route.
Esslingen (German pronunciation: [ˈɛslɪŋən] ) is a village in the municipality of Egg, Switzerland, in the canton of Zürich. It is located in the Pfannenstiel region, approximately 15 km (9 mi) southeast of Zürich. In the local dialect it is called Esslinge. The population is 1,752 (as of 2012).
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Esslingen is located in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2833 latitude, 8.7104 longitude.
Esslingen has a population of approximately 1,203 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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Switzerland's largest city blending a medieval old town with trendy districts, all set along the Limmat River and the shores of Lake Zürich.
16 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
30 km · about 35 min drive
natural wonder
A stunningly shaped lake surrounded by mountains where Switzerland was founded, with paddle steamers and the Rütli meadow.
36 km · about 40 min drive
coastal drive
A 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
museum
Switzerland's most-visited museum featuring an extensive automobile collection alongside trains, planes, and spacecraft.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Mark Twain called it the most mournful piece of stone in the world: a dying lion carved into a cliff face commemorating Swiss Guards killed in the French Revolution.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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The first overseas outpost of London's legendary biker hangout, complete with diner, shop and event halls in Rothenburg near Lucerne: a magnet for petrolhead meets.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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