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Things to see in Pfäffikon SZ (Switzerland): 104 places and when to go
Pfäffikon SZ is a town in Switzerland, and this site lists 104 places in and around it, mainly Hot springs (24), History (16), Temples (16). The best known are Pfannenstiel, Gross Aubrig and Polish Museum, Rapperswil. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Switzerland · 47.2031, 8.7826
- Places
- 104 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hot springs (24) · History (16) · Temples (16) · Nature (11) · Snow (9) · Hiking (8)
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- April and November.
- Nearest airport
- ZRH Zurich, 33 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Gross Aubrig, at 1,695 m.
What to see in Pfäffikon SZ
The places in and around Pfäffikon SZ, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- PfannenstielMountain in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland13 km
- Gross AubrigMountain of the Swiss Prealps13 km
- Polish Museum, RapperswilHistorical Museum in Rapperswil in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland3.7 km
- EtzelMountain in the Swiss canton of Schwyz3.1 km
- BuechbergMolasse hill in Switzerland9.6 km
- Chli AubrigMountain in Switzerland12 km
- LützelseeLake north of Hombrechtikon in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland6.6 km
- HüttnerseeLake in canton of Zürich, Switzerland8.8 km
- Rapperswil CastleCastle in Rapperswil in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland3.7 km
- Knie's KinderzooWith kids · Wildlife3.7 km
- Ritterhaus BubikonBuilding in Bubikon, Switzerland7.8 km
- Centum PrataFormer Roman Vicus in Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland4.7 km
- Heilig HüsliChapel in Rapperswil in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland3.3 km
- Stadtpfarrkirche RapperswilChurch building and part of an architectural ensemble in Rapperswil in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland3.7 km
- AlpamareWith kids730 m
- Wurmsbach AbbeyChurch buildings in Bollingen in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland6.5 km
- LiebfrauenkapelleChapel and part of the architectural ensemble in Rapperswil in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland3.7 km
- Pfäffikon CastleBuildings in Pfäffikon in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland612 m
- St. Antonius Church, EggChurch13 km
- Alt Rapperswil CastleCastle site near Altendorf in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland4.9 km
- Panorama EinsiedelnMuseum in Einsiedeln (Switzerland)8.3 km
- Alt Wädenswil CastleCastle in Switzerland7.5 km
- Schloss AuChâteau in Wädenswil, Switzerland12 km
- Sri Vishnu Thurkkai Amman TempleSwiss Hindu temple10 km
And the other 80, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona, Old Armory and Art Armory, Nähmaschinenmuseum am Pilgersteg, Museum zur Farb, Weinbaumuseum
- Architecture: Aabrücke Rempen
- Nature: Pfannenstiel Aussichtsturm, Duftrosengarten Rapperswil, Lachner Aahorn Turm, Strandbad Stampf
- History: Burgstelle Hadlikon, Medieval moated castle with fortifications Mülenen, Ritterhäuser Uerikon, Uznaberg Castle Ruins, Schloss Grüningen, Schloss Wädenswil, Widenchlösterli / St. Anna in Wyden, medieval-modern sacred complex, WMB CFe 4/4
- Temples: Hl. Dreifaltigkeit, St. Jost chapel, Kirchenpavillon Au, Marien Samstagern, Peace Chapel, Maria Krönung Gossau, Reformierte Kirche Richterswil, Reformierte Kirche Schönenberg, Reformed Church, Verena Stäfa
- Hot springs: Badeanstalt Freienbach, Badestelle Rothuus, Badi Rüti, Bleiche Bad, Flussbad Grynau, Lehrschwimmbad Widacher, Rivulet Seebad Altendorf, Schwimmbad Eichbüel, Seebad Lattenberg, Seebad Naglikon, Seebad Pfäffikon SZ, Seebad Richterswil, Seebadanstalt Rapperswil, Sihlseebadi, Strandbad Bäch, Strandbad Dorfmeilen, Strandbad Egelsee, Strandbad Feldmeilen, Strandbad Lachen, Strandbad Ländeli Obermeilen, Strandbad Rietliau, Strandbad Uerikon
- With kids: Badi Gommiswald, Strandbad Uetikon am See
- Snow: Bennau /Einsiedeln, Euthal, Friherrenberg, Raten, Sattelegg, Schnabelsberg / Einsiedeln, Skilift Bennau, Skilift Schnabelsberg, Wägital
- Food and drink: Bier Factory, Brauerei Rosengarten, Brauerei Seebueb, Gourmet-Ibérico, Höcklistein WEIN & SEIN, Octopus-Bräu, VONI Brauerei GmbH
- Diving: Kehlhof, Tauchgruppe Biber
- Beaches: Stäfner Stein, Tannlifels
- Hiking: Waldhütte Pfannenstiel, Zürichsee Rundweg, Zürichsee Rundweg - Etappe 3, Zürichsee Rundweg - Etappe 4, Zürichsee Rundweg - Etappe 5, Zürichsee Rundweg - Etappe 6, Zürichsee Rundweg - Etappe 7, Zürichsee Rundweg - Etappe 8
When to go to Pfäffikon SZ
The best time to visit Pfäffikon SZ is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time8:41
- FebBest time10:02
- MarBest time11:36
- AprPossible13:22
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:22
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecBest time8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. In June, 95 of the 104 places are at their best.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pfäffikon SZ
The nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH, Zurich), 33 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Zug71 places23 km
- Sternenberg94 places23 km
- Schwyz67 places23 km
- Zurich286 places27 km
- Glarus108 places27 km
- Seuzach80 places38 km
And all of Switzerland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pfäffikon SZ?
The best known: Pfannenstiel, Gross Aubrig, Polish Museum, Rapperswil, Etzel, Buechberg. In all, 104 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pfäffikon SZ?
December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to Pfäffikon SZ?
The nearest main airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), 33 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pfäffikon SZ as the destination and these 104 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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