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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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Zurich, Switzerland · Europe
Richterswil works well as a base: 29km from Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).
Richterswil is a town located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a population of 10,189, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Richterswil 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 Richterswil to your route.
Richterswil (Swiss German: Richtärschwil or Richti ) is a municipality in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
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Richterswil is located in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2062 latitude, 8.6969 longitude.
Richterswil has a population of approximately 10,189 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
Full driving guide for Switzerland8 notable places within an hour's 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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.
22 km · about 25 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
A stunningly shaped lake surrounded by mountains where Switzerland was founded, with paddle steamers and the Rütli meadow.
29 km · about 35 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
museum
Switzerland's most-visited museum featuring an extensive automobile collection alongside trains, planes, and spacecraft.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Europe's oldest covered wooden bridge, built in 1333 across the Reuss River in Lucerne with 17th-century painted panels inside.
34 km · about 40 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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