The 50 most beautiful places in Zurich Region

At the turn of the twentieth century, the gasworks in Schlieren was the biggest in Switzerland. The largely well-preserved ensemble comprises a number of impressive industrial buildings plus some attractive factory-owned housing – from the director's villa to the workers' quarters.

The lenticular Ufenau is an idyllic and totally unspoilt island situated towards the eastern end of Lake Zurich. It was already a place of worship in Roman times. But since 1970 day trippers have been flocking here to enjoy its natural charm, historic buildings and culinary delights.

Aumüli is located in the Knonaueramt region of Canton Zurich on a delightful section of the River Reppisch. This imposing historic building provides insights into the traditional miller's trade.

The Lorzenweid industrial ensemble stands by the River Lorze near Cham. As a complete factory estate dating from the late-nineteenth-century “Gründerzeit” – with factory building, workers' housing, owner's villa and preserved hydrotechnical equipment – it is an important witness to the industrialisation of Canton Zug.

The country town of Eglisau lies nestled between a vineyard slope and the Rhine. The former castle district on the other side of the river affords glorious views of the old town.

The historical bridging point of Andelfingen lies above the Thur river and is nestled amid the unspoilt landscape of the Zürcher Weinland winegrowing region.

Frauenthal Monastery can be found in a secluded and scenic spot in the canton of Zug. It is considered to be the oldest Cistercian monastery in Switzerland.