Holiday destinations in Switzerland

The countryside around Zurich and Winterthur is ideal for active recreation.

The thermal spa and health resort of Bad Zurzach is located on the bank of the River Rhine which forms the border between Switzerland and Germany. Even the Romans took advantage of the warm springs. In addition to the main attraction, the spascape, this resort in the Canton of Aargau also offers several theme trails.

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.

Region: Zurich
Canton: Zürich (ZH)
Altitude: 410 m
Inhabitants: 18'110

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.

Region: Zurich
Canton: Zürich (ZH)
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Inhabitants:

As a “metropolis of experiences” by the water, with a magnificent view of the snowcapped Alps on the horizon, Zürich Downtown Switzerland offers a unique mixture of attractions – over 50 museums and more than 100 art galleries, international fashion labels and Zürich designs, and the most flamboyant and lively nightlife in Switzerland.