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Russikon

Zurich, Switzerland · Europe

About Russikon

Russikon is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Pfäffikon, 50km from Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).

Russikon is a town located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a population of 2,415, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Russikon 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 Russikon to your route.

About Russikon

Russikon is a municipality in the district of Pfäffikon in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.

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Where is Russikon located?

Russikon is located in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3967 latitude, 8.7752 longitude.

What is the population of Russikon?

Russikon has a population of approximately 2,415 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
2,415
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Region
Zurich
Timezone
Europe/Zurich
Coordinates
47.3967, 8.7752

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 Russikon

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Zürich Zoo

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

15 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.

18 km · about 20 min drive

waterfall

Rhine Falls

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

33 km · about 40 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.

44 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.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Appenzell

A colourful village in rolling green hills known for its painted wooden houses, direct democracy traditions, and the dramatic Alpstein range.

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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee)

A stunningly shaped lake surrounded by mountains where Switzerland was founded, with paddle steamers and the Rütli meadow.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Russikon

  • 44 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
  • 51 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.
  • 59 kmKlausen PassA classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.
  • 61 kmMount PilatusA jagged mountain above Lucerne reachable by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, steeped in dragon legends and offering 73-peak panoramas.
  • 66 kmTriesenbergWalser mountain village terraced 400 m above the Rhine on the hairpin road to Malbun; its balcony viewpoints take in the entire principality and the Swiss Alpstein across the valley.
  • 78 kmSusten Pass ViewpointA pull-off on one of Switzerland's most beautiful passes with views of the Steingletscher glacier tumbling into a turquoise 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

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