Affoltern / Oberdorf
District of Affoltern am Albis
in Bezirk Affoltern of Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.277 and 8.451 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 16' 38" and E 8° 27' 4"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 01:18 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:44 am and 4:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Affoltern / Oberdorf

The district Affoltern / Oberdorf of Affoltern am Albis in Bezirk Affoltern (Canton of Zurich) with it's 1,759 habitants Affoltern / Oberdorf is a subburb in Switzerland about 52 mi north-east of Bern, the country's capital town.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Muri, Zug, Bremgarten, Zurich and Horgen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 0°C / 32 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 38 °F
Night Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1023 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 81% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Monday, 25th of November 2024

8°C (46 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
2°C (35 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

7°C (45 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Atlantis by Giardino

Address
6,3 mi
Döltschiweg 234
8055 Zürich
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Uto Kulm

Address
5,3 mi
Top of Zürich
8143 Uetliberg
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


Engimatt City-Gardenhotel

Address
6,6 mi
Engimattstr. 14
8002 Zürich
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Four Points by Sheraton Sihlcity - Zurich

Address
6,6 mi
KALANDERGASSE 1
8045 Zürich
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


FIFA Hotel Ascot

Address
7,1 mi
Tessinerplatz 9
8002 Zürich
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Kloster Kappel Seminarhotel und Bildungshaus

Address
4,9 mi
Kappelerhof 5
8926 Kappel am Albis
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 09:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 21:30


Gasthaus zur Linde

Address
5,8 mi
Bahnhofstr. 28
6312 Steinhausen
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 11:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 0:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Stalden Hotel Restaurant

Address
6,1 mi
Friedlisbergstr. 9
8965 Berikon
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 21:00


Leuen Landgasthof

Address
6,0 mi
Birmensdorferstrasse 56
8142 Uitikon Waldegg
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 18:00


SwissEver Hotel Zug Swiss Quality

Address
5,9 mi
Brunnmatt 6
6330 Cham
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Albis

The Albis is a chain of hills in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, stretching for some 19 km from Sihlbrugg in the south to Waldegg near Zurich in the north. The chain forms, among others, the border between the Affoltern and Horgen districts. The best known point is Uetliberg at 870 m, overlooking the city of Zurich. Other points of interest include the Albishorn (909m. ) the Bürglen (also known as Bürglenstutz, the highest peak, 914.6m.

Located at 47.2833, 8.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the canton of Zurich, Mountain ranges of Switzerland

Albis Pass

Albis Pass (el. 791 m. ) is a mountain pass in the Albis range in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It connects Langnau am Albis with the small village of Türlen on the Türlersee and, further on, Aeugst, Hausen, Mettmenstetten and Rifferswil. The road over the Albis pass is served hourly during daylight hours by a bus connecting Hausen am Albis to the train station in Thalwil.

Located at 47.2761, 8.52222 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain passes of Switzerland, Geography of the canton of Zurich

Schnabelburg Castle

Schnabelburg Castle was a small castle erected in 1150 by the lords of Eschenbach on the Albis chain South-west of Zurich, Switzerland, overlooking the nearby Schnabellücken pass. In 1309 the Schnabelburg was destroyed by the Habsburgs, in revenge for the participation of Walter von Eschenbach in the murder of Albert I of Germany. All that is left today is low ruins, reachable in about 30 minutes on foot from the Albis Pass.

Located at 47.2633, 8.53333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the canton of Zurich

Affoltern District

Affoltern District (also known as Knonaueramt or Säuliamt) is one of the twelve districts of the German-speaking canton of Zürich, Switzerland. Its capital is the city of Affoltern am Albis.

Located at 47.2667, 8.46667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of the canton of Zurich

Buechenegg Pass

Buechenegg Pass (el. 786 m. ) is a mountain pass in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. It connects Langnau am Albis and Tägerst.

Located at 47.2956, 8.50778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain passes of Switzerland, Geography of the canton of Zurich

Türlersee

Türlersee is a lake in the district of Affoltern, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. It lies on the border of the municipalities of Aeugst and Hausen am Albis at an elevation of 643 m. The lake has an area of 0.49 km² (maximum length 1.4 km, width 500 m).

Located at 47.2683, 8.50278 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of the canton of Zurich, Lakes of Switzerland

Arni-Islisberg

Arni-Islisberg is a former municipality in the district of Bremgarten in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. It was created in 1803. It ceased to exist in 1983, when it was split into the two new municipalities Arni and Islisberg.

Located at 47.3182, 8.4193 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former municipalities of Aargau

Uetliberg TV-tower

Uetliberg TV-tower is a 186.7 metre high freestanding concrete TV-Tower on Uetliberg near Zürich, Switzerland built in 1990. The tower is used for radio and TV transmission. It is owned by Swisscom and generally not accessible by the public.

Located at 47.3511, 8.49028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich

Felsenegg

Felsenegg (el. 804 metres) is a vantage point in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.

Located at 47.3086, 8.50958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of the canton of Zurich, Geography of Switzerland, Visitor attractions in Switzerland, Visitor attractions in the canton of Zurich

Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg

Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg is an aerial tramway in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. Its name is commonly abbreviated to LAF; the tramway usually is called Felseneggbahn. In summer season (March–October), Felseneggbahn is operating daily from 08:05 (am) to 21:50 (10 pm), even on Sundays and public holidays.

Located at 47.3132, 8.52003 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cable cars in Switzerland, Visitor attractions in the canton of Zurich, Public transport in Switzerland, Transport in the canton of Zurich, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich

Felsenegg-Girstel TV-tower

The Felsenegg-Girstel TV-tower is a broadcasting tower located nearby the Felseneggbahn mountain station on the Felsenegg vantage point in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. The tower is owned by Swisscom and generally not accessible by the public.

Located at 47.3123, 8.50579 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich, Towers in Switzerland

Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple

The Sri Sivasubramaniar Temple is a Hindu temple located in Adliswil in the Sihl Valley in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland.

Located at 47.3068, 8.52588 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich, Hindu temples in Switzerland, Tamil culture

Kappel Abbey

Kappel Abbey is a former Cistercian monks monastery located in Kappel am Albis in the Swiss canton of Zurich.

Located at 47.22, 8.52 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cistercian monasteries, Christian monasteries in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich

Zurich Leimbach railway station

Zurich Leimbach is a railway station in the south-west of the Swiss city of Zurich, in the Leimbach quarter. The station is on the Sihltal line, which is operated by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). The station is served by the following passenger trains:

Located at 47.3336, 8.5191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Transport in Zurich

Uetliberg railway station

Uetliberg is a railway station in Switzerland, situated near to the summit of the Üetliberg mountain. The station is the terminus of the Uetliberg line, which is operated by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). It is located within the municipality of Stallikon, although the adjacent mountain-top is divided between Stallikon and the city of Zurich.

Located at 47.3518, 8.4876 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich

Adliswil railway station

Adliswil is a railway station in the Sihl Valley, and the municipality of Adliswil, in the Swiss Canton of Zurich. The station is on the Sihltal line, which is operated by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). The station is served by the following passenger trains: The station is some 400 m walk from the lower terminus of the Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg, a cable car which rises to the summit of Felsenegg.

Located at 47.3124, 8.524 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich,

Manegg Castle

The ruins of castle Manegg is situated on the eastern slopes of the Albis range in the canton of Zurich, near Leimbach. The castle was in existence by 1303. It was the family seat of the house of Manesse. It is unclear whether the family is named for the castle or vice versa. The family's name is best known as being eponymous of the Codex Manesse, patronized by Rüdiger II Manesse (b. before 1252, d. after 1304), the most important single source of medieval Minnesang poetry.

Located at 47.3369, 8.51028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the canton of Zurich, History of Zurich

Ringlikon railway station

Ringlikon is a railway station situated near to the village of Ringlikon in the municipality of Uitikon in Switzerland. The station is on the Uetliberg line, which is operated by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). The station is served by the following passenger trains:

Located at 47.36, 8.47743 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich

Birmensdorf railway station

Birmensdorf is a railway station in the municipality of Birmensdorf, in the Swiss canton of Zurich. The station is located on the Zurich to Zug via Affoltern am Albis railway line and is served by Zurich S-Bahn lines S9 and S15.

Located at 47.3576, 8.43719 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Swiss Federal Railways stations

Bonstetten-Wettswil railway station

Bonstetten-Wettswil is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich. The station is situated on the boundary of the municipalities of Bonstetten and Wettswil am Albis and takes its name from both municipalities. The station is located on the Zurich to Zug via Affoltern am Albis railway line and is served by Zurich S-Bahn lines S9 and S15.

Located at 47.3259, 8.46776 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Swiss Federal Railways stations

Affoltern am Albis railway station

Affoltern am Albis is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich, situated in the municipality of Affoltern am Albis. The station is located on the Zurich to Zug via Affoltern am Albis railway line and is an intermediate stop on Zurich S-Bahn line S9, as well as being the terminus of line S15.

Located at 47.2759, 8.44604 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Swiss Federal Railways stations

Zurich Manegg railway station

Zurich Manegg is a railway station in the Swiss city of Zurich. The station is on the Sihltal line which is operated by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). The station is served by the following passenger trains:

Located at 47.3382, 8.51988 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Zurich, Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Transport in Zurich

Wildpark-Höfli railway station

Wildpark-Höfli is a railway station in the Sihl Valley, and the municipality of Langnau am Albis, in the Swiss Canton of Zurich. The station is on the Sihltal line, which is operated by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). It takes its name from the nearby settlement of Höfli, and the Wildpark Langenberg, a nearby zoo. The station is served by the following passenger trains:

Located at 47.2967, 8.53508 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich,

Sihlau railway station

Sihlau is a railway station in the Sihl Valley, and the municipality of Adliswil, in the Swiss Canton of Zurich. The station is on the Sihltal line, which is operated by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). It takes its name from the nearby settlement of Sihlau. The station is served by the following passenger trains:

Located at 47.3032, 8.52522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich,

Sood-Oberleimbach railway station

Sood-Oberleimbach is a railway station in the Sihl Valley, and the municipality of Adliswil, in the Swiss Canton of Zurich. The station is on the Sihltal line, which is operated by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). The station is served by the following passenger trains:

Located at 47.3197, 8.5215 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich,

Districts of the same city

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Oberdorf