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Zürich Zoo
Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Zurich, Switzerland · Europe
Uster is worth a stop: 43km from Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).
Uster is a town located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a population of 34,715, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Uster 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 Uster to your route.
Uster (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [ˈʊstər]; Zurich German: Uschter, pronounced [uʃːtər]) is a town and the capital of the Uster District in the Swiss canton of Zürich.
The importance of the town of Uster has grown considerably with the construction of the S-Bahn network of the Zürich Transport Network. WithRead more
over 36,000 inhabitants, it is the third largest town in the canton and is one of the twenty largest towns in Switzerland. Along with Wetzikon, it forms one of the two centres of the Zürcher Oberland. Uster is located next to a lake, called Greifensee.
The official language of Uster is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language is the local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect.
The town of Uster received the Wakker Prize in 2001.
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Uster is located in Zurich, Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3471 latitude, 8.7209 longitude.
Uster has a population of approximately 34,715 people, making it a town in Switzerland.
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Full driving guide for Switzerland8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.
12 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Switzerland's largest city blending a medieval old town with trendy districts, all set along the Limmat River and the shores of Lake Zürich.
14 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
waterfall
Europe's largest plain waterfall, spanning 150 meters wide and 23 meters high near the town of Schaffhausen.
38 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
A stunningly shaped lake surrounded by mountains where Switzerland was founded, with paddle steamers and the Rütli meadow.
43 km · about 50 min drive
museum
Switzerland's most-visited museum featuring an extensive automobile collection alongside trains, planes, and spacecraft.
44 km · about 50 min drive
cafe
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.
44 km · about 50 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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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