The region known as the “Zürcher Weinland” or Züri Wyland spans the area of the Canton of Zurich. It boasts scenery ranging from the Rhine riverbanks, in the south to the slopes of Cholfirst and Irchel, in the north creating a peaceful countryside setting.

Zurich Weinland
The area is known for its quaint timber framed villages adding a charm, to the Zurich wine region. The residents have an affection, for their land. Enjoy the variety of vineyards inviting wineries and friendly hospitality that define this place.
Zurich Weinland hike
During this hike that covers a distance of 15 kilometers and takes 4 hours you’ll get to experience the charm of the Zürcher Weinland. You’ll cross the River Thur. Trace its path as you ascend the steep vineyard slope known as “Steig,” meander, through a magical mixed forest, to Oerlingen and traverse a fertile plain alongside the murmuring Niderbach stream. Your journey will lead you between moraine hills to reach the quaint farming village of Rudolfingen nestled at the base of Cholfirst mountain.
Discovering Zürcher Weinland: A Journey Through Zurich’s Wine Country
The path leads you through the vineyard up the hill, across a landscape until you arrive at the village of Wildensbuch. A lookout tower with vistas awaits at Hochwacht to the north of Wildensbuch. After passing by the schoolhouse with its quaint historic tower you’ll reach the splendid viewing path overlooking Benkens vineyards. At Geggeeren, a spot for excursions one can take in the views stretching over fertile vineyards all the way to Irchel and Lägeren. On days even glimpses of the Alps to the southeast are possible.
Meandering gently downhill alongside Anderbach stream, along the forests edge will lead you to Dachsens timbered buildings. This hike not provides scenery but also offers glimpses into Zurichs Weinland rich history and natural diversity.
Video Discover the Zurich wine region with us
Whether on the shores of Lake Zurich, in the Limmat Valley or in the Winterthur wine country: the wine landscapes of the canton of Zurich offer diversity and outstanding wine qualities. With 613 hectares of vineyards, the canton of Zurich is the largest wine region in German-speaking Switzerland. It is divided into five regions: Lake Zurich, Limmattal, Winterthurer Weinland, Zürcher Unterland and Zürcher Weinland.
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Video Berg am Irchel, timber-framed houses, castle and bird of prey station in the Zurich wine country
The municipality of Berg am Irchel is part of the Zürcher Weinland and lies on the south-western border of the district of Andelfingen. When driving from Flaach to Rorbas or Neftenbach over the Irchel, the village with its beautiful timber-framed houses, the castle, the bird of prey station and the beautiful surroundings unfortunately often go unnoticed.
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