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Marthalen

Zurich, Switzerland · Europe

About Marthalen

Marthalen is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Kleinandelfingen, 48km from Titisee.

Marthalen is a town located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a population of 1,567, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Marthalen 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 Marthalen to your route.

About Marthalen

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

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Marthalen 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 Marthalen located?

Marthalen is located in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.6291 latitude, 8.6533 longitude.

What is the population of Marthalen?

Marthalen has a population of approximately 1,567 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,567
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Zurich
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.6291, 8.6533

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 Marthalen

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.

6 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Zürich Zoo

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

28 km · about 30 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.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Mainau Island

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

41 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Titisee

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

48 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Autobau Erlebniswelt

Racing driver Fredy Lienhard's supercar and motorsport collection in a former Romanshorn industrial plant on Lake Constance: Ferraris, Le Mans prototypes and Indy cars.

54 km · about 60 min drive

national park

Black Forest

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

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Marthalen

  • 56 kmFeldbergThe Black Forest's highest summit at 1,493 m offers Alps-to-Vosges panoramas and a chairlift up to the windswept ridge.
  • 65 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
  • 75 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.
  • 78 kmMount PilatusA jagged mountain above Lucerne reachable by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, steeped in dragon legends and offering 73-peak panoramas.

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 Marthalen.

Kleinandelfingen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

4 km awayPop. 1,094

Andelfingen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

4 km awayPop. 1,328

Dachsen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 km awayPop. 1,470

Uhwiesen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 km awayPop. 1,140

Flurlingen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

6 km awayPop. 1,221

Lottstetten

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 2,179

Feuerthalen

🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 km awayPop. 2,165

Jestetten

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 5,171

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