Summer mountain tips

Gently rocking waves, peace and quiet, relaxation and fine food: the best way to discover the varied Lake Zurich area is by taking a boat trip. The “rose town” of Rapperswil and the sunny “golden coast” on the northern shore are particularly worth visiting, as is of course the dynamic metropolis of Zurich with its countless attractions.

Switzerland’s first nature experience park harbours many a secret: a genuine idyll, a wildlife park and even a few puzzles for researchers.

Zürich Zoo - with 320 species of animals from all over the word - is situated in a beautiful, natural parkland, where impressive encounters await the visitors.

The small town of Baden has Switzerland’s most mineral-rich thermal spring water. But it is also Baden’s cultural offerings and the redeveloped areas and buildings from the time of its industrial heyday which add to the appeal of this small town situated at the gateway to Zurich.

Rapperswil, the rose town located on the upper end of Lake Zurich, and the neighbouring sports and leisure district of Jona combine sights, cultural life, hiking and sports possibilities with a Mediterranean holiday atmosphere. The Children's Zoo, a cruise on Lake Zurich and in summer the 15'000 blooming roses are the main attractions.

Winterthur is a treasure trove rich in art, history and nature. Switzerland's sixth-biggest city boasts art collections of world renown. Other museums and monuments, a lively old town, an active music and comedy scene, and extensive parks and public gardens give Winterthur, a town small enough to get around conveniently, the air of a big city.

The Kyburg City of Zug is characterised by its distinctive buildings from the late Gothic period in the old city, the most famous landmark of its historic centre around the Kolinplatz being the Zytturm. Cultural life in Zug is varied and abundant. It spans theatre, concerts and cabaret, to traditional events and culinary specialities such as "Zug Rötel" and "Zug Kirschtorte".