by Schweiz | Jun 7, 2024 | Eastern Switzerland
Rapperswil extends along the edge of Lake Zurich. Is a popular spot, for day trips because of its beautiful lakeside setting, charming historic town and the Knies childrens zoo. The water barrier connecting to Pfäffikon Schwyz begins in Rapperswil. The town emblem of...
by Schweiz | Jun 7, 2024 | Eastern Switzerland
The primary island, in the cluster of islands called “Im Werd” (also referred to as the Werd Islands) situated at the west end of Untersee in Lake Constance is known as Werd Island, near Eschenz in the canton of Thurgau. The island is quite small measuring...
by Schweiz | Jun 7, 2024 | Eastern Switzerland
Arenenberg is the name of a castle situated on the shores of Untersee, in the town of Salenstein, in the canton of Thurgau. Positioned across from Reichenau Island this estate holds importance as it once served as the residence of Dutch Queen Hortense de Beauharnais...
by Schweiz | Jun 7, 2024 | Eastern Switzerland
The picturesque Gräppelensee can be found above Unterwasser in the town of Wildhaus Alt St. Johann, in the canton of St. Gallen situated on a plateau at an elevation of 1307 meters above sea level. This natural lake in Toggenburg is nestled within a protected moorland...
by Schweiz | May 9, 2024 | Eastern Switzerland
Gottlieben stretches along the Seerhein, a short waterway that connects Lake Constance with Untersee. The municipality, which has around 300 inhabitants, is one of the smallest in Switzerland in terms of area. Step Back in Time: Exploring Gottlieben’s 17th...
