mountain pass
Sattelegg Pass
A low, year-round pass between the Sihl valley and Einsiedeln, a useful and pretty link rather than a challenge.
14 km · about 25 min drive
EuropeSwitzerlandZurich
Richterswil / Dorfkern
Zurich, Switzerland · Europe
About Richterswil / Dorfkern
Richterswil / Dorfkern works well as a base: 29km from Klöntalersee.
Richterswil / Dorfkern is a town located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a population of 1,216, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Richterswil / Dorfkern 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 / Dorfkern to your route.
About Richterswil / Dorfkern
Richterswil railway station (German: Bahnhof Richterswil) is a railway station that serves the municipality of Richterswil in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. The station is owned and operated by Swiss Federal Railways, and located on the Lake Zurich left-bank railway line. It lies within fare zone 153 of theRead more
Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV).
The railway station is situated at the south-eastern edge of the town centre, on the shore of Lake Zurich, a short distance to the south of the Zürichsee-Schifffahrtsgesellschaft (ZSG) ferry terminal.
The station building is inscribed on the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National Significance (class A).
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Where is Richterswil / Dorfkern located?
Richterswil / Dorfkern is located in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.2071 latitude, 8.7061 longitude.
What is the population of Richterswil / Dorfkern?
Richterswil / Dorfkern has a population of approximately 1,216 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,216
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Switzerland
- Region
- Zurich
- Timezone
- Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates
- 47.2071, 8.7061
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Switzerland
Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.
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Worth the detour from Richterswil / Dorfkern
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
Ibergeregg Pass
A modest but scenic pass above Schwyz with long views to the Mythen peaks, usually kept open through winter.
21 km · about 25 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.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Zürich Zoo
Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Mount Rigi
The 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
24 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
Pragel Pass
A narrow, steep pass linking the Muotatal to the Klöntal, closed to through traffic on Sundays and barred to coaches. One of the quietest genuinely wild roads in central Switzerland.
26 km · about 30 min drive
coastal drive
Axenstrasse
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
natural wonder
Klöntalersee
A turquoise reservoir lake beneath the Glärnisch cliffs, followed end to end by the road down from the Pragel Pass.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Richterswil / Dorfkern
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereSattelegg PassA low, year-round pass between the Sihl valley and Einsiedeln, a useful and pretty link rather than a challenge.
- 21 kmIbergeregg PassA modest but scenic pass above Schwyz with long views to the Mythen peaks, usually kept open through winter.
- 24 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
- 26 kmPragel PassA narrow, steep pass linking the Muotatal to the Klöntal, closed to through traffic on Sundays and barred to coaches. One of the quietest genuinely wild roads in central Switzerland.
- 29 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.
- 39 kmKlausen PassA classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.
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
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