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Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen

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About Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen

Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen is worth a stop: 30km from Rhine Falls.

Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen is a town located in Switzerland. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen to your route.

About Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen

Saatlen is a quarter in the district 12 of Zürich, located in the Glatt Valley (German: Glattal). Together with quarters Schwamendingen Mitte and Hirzenbach, it forms the district 12 called Schwamendingen.

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Where is Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen located?

Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen is located in Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4113 latitude, 8.5648 longitude.

What is the population of Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen?

Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Timezone
Coordinates
47.4113, 8.5648

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 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen

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.

3 km · about 5 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.

5 km · about 10 min drive

waterfall

Rhine Falls

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

30 km · about 35 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

Ace Cafe Luzern

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.

41 km · about 50 min drive

museum

Swiss Museum of Transport

Switzerland's most-visited museum featuring an extensive automobile collection alongside trains, planes, and spacecraft.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke)

Europe's oldest covered wooden bridge, built in 1333 across the Reuss River in Lucerne with 17th-century painted panels inside.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Lion Monument

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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen

  • 40 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.
  • 54 kmMount PilatusA jagged mountain above Lucerne reachable by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, steeped in dragon legends and offering 73-peak panoramas.
  • 64 kmKlausen PassA classic Swiss pass once used for hillclimb racing, winding through lush meadows beneath the towering Clariden glacier.
  • 66 kmFeldbergThe Black Forest's highest summit at 1,493 m offers Alps-to-Vosges panoramas and a chairlift up to the windswept ridge.
  • 76 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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