Rifferswil / Unter-Rifferswil
District of Rifferswil
in Bezirk Affoltern of Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.244 and 8.497 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 14' 37" and E 8° 29' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 06:46 PM (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 Rifferswil / Unter-Rifferswil

The district Rifferswil / Unter-Rifferswil of Rifferswil in Bezirk Affoltern (Canton of Zurich) with it's 170 habitants Rifferswil / Unter-Rifferswil is a subburb in Switzerland about 53 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: Affoltern am Albis, Zug, Horgen, Zurich and Meilen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Night Temperature -0°C / 32 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 80%
Air Pressure 1022 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 81% of sky
General Conditions Broken clouds

Monday, 25th of November 2024

10°C (49 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

8°C (47 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Sonne Romantik Seehotel

Address
6,5 mi
Seestr. 120
8700 Küsnacht (bei Zürich)
Switzerland

Time Information

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


Sedartis Swiss Quality

Address
4,8 mi
Bahnhofstrasse 16
8800 Thalwil
Switzerland

Time Information

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


City Hotel Ochsen

Address
5,4 mi
Kolinplatz 11
6300 Zug
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 6:30 - 23:59


Löwen am See

Address
5,3 mi
Landsgemeindeplatz 1
6300 Zug
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:30 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Belvoir Swiss Quality

Address
5,0 mi
Säumerstrasse 37
8803 Rüschlikon
Switzerland

Time Information

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


Parkhotel Zug

Address
5,0 mi
Industriestr.14
6304 Zug
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


City Garden

Address
5,0 mi
Metallstrasse 20
6300 Zug
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 23:30
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:30


Lorze

Address
4,7 mi
Dorfplatz 1
6330 Cham
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 21:00 (lunchbreak: 12:00 - 18:00)
Weekend: 8:00 - 11:00


Kloster Kappel Seminarhotel und Bildungshaus

Address
1,8 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


Zugertor

Address
4,6 mi
Baarerstr. 97
6300 Zug
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 23:15
Weekend: 7:30 - 22:00


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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 3 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

Waldmannhalle

The Waldmannhalle is a stadium located in Baar, Switzerland. It was built in 1996-98 and has fixed seating for 1200 people. Seating capacity can be increased to 3000 for concerts and other cultural events. The stadium was designed by Stöckli, Schellinger + Partner Architekten

Located at 47.2, 8.519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Sports venues in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zug

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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the canton of Zurich

Eishalle Herti

Eishalle Herti was an indoor sporting arena located in Zug, Switzerland. The capacity of the arena was 6,780 and has been built in 1967. It was the home arena of the EV Zug ice hockey team. In Mai 2010 it was demolished and replaced by the newly built Bossard Arena.

Located at 47.1758, 8.50806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor ice hockey venues in Switzerland, Zug, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zug

Herti Allmend Stadion

Herti Allmend Stadion is a multi-use stadium in Zug, Switzerland. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Zug 94 and SC Cham in 2007-08 Challenge League season. The stadium holds 4,900 people and was opened in 1979.

Located at 47.1779, 8.5085 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zug

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 2 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 4 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

Lorze

Lorze is the main river of the Canton of Zug, Switzerland. It flows from Ägerisee through Lake Zug into the Reuss River.

Located at 47.1894, 8.50861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Switzerland, Reuss drainage basin, Geography of the canton of Zug, Geography of the canton of Zurich

St. Andreas Castle

St. Andreas Castle (German: Schloss St. Andreas) is a privately owned castle located in Cham, in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The castle hill has been used since at least 400 AD, based on Roman artifacts found there. The site of the neighboring chapel has been used for religious ceremonies since the Roman era. During the 8th century the chapel site was used by a "holy bishop without a name" for Christian services.

Located at 47.1788, 8.46626 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Zug, Castles in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zug, Cham, Switzerland

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 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of the canton of Zurich, Geography of Switzerland, Visitor attractions in Switzerland, Visitor attractions in the canton of Zurich

Zimmerberg

Zimmerberg (el. 769 metres) is a mountain and a region located in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Its name bases on the Old High German word zimbar in the meaning of lumber.

Located at 47.2667, 8.56667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the canton of Zurich, Mountain ranges of Switzerland, Regions of Switzerland

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 5 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

Sihl Valley

Sihl Valley is a river valley and belongs to the Zimmerberg-Sihltal region located in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Commonly Sihltal is used as the name of the lower Sihl valley, i.e. the area in the southwest of the city of Zürich.

Located at 47.2667, 8.56667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the canton of Zurich, Valleys of Switzerland, Regions of Switzerland

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 5 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 5 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 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cistercian monasteries, Christian monasteries in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich

Bossard Arena

Bossard Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Zug, Switzerland. The capacity of the arena is 7,015 spectators and opened in 2010. It hosts indoor sporting events such as ice hockey. It hosts the EV Zug of the National League A. It replaced Eishalle Herti as the home of EV Zug.

Located at 47.1769, 8.50778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Switzerland, Zug, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zug

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 5 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich,

Sihlwald railway station

Sihlwald is a railway station in the Sihl Valley, and the municipality of Horgen, in the Swiss Canton of Zurich. The station is on the Sihltal line, which is operated by the Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn (SZU). Sihlwald was the original terminus of the Sihtal line, which was opened from Bahnhof Selnau in 1892. In 1897 the Sihltal line was extended to Sihlbrugg station and a connection with the Zurich to Lucerne line of the Swiss Northeastern Railway (NOB).

Located at 47.2683, 8.5575 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Horgen

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 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Swiss Federal Railways stations

Langnau-Gattikon railway station

Langnau-Gattikon is a railway station in the Sihl Valley, and the municipality of Langnau am Albis, in the Swiss Canton of Zurich. Gattikon is an adjacent settlement, part of the municipality of Thalwil. 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 47.2867, 8.54448 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of 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,

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Albispass › South, Albispass (source)

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Baar: Schwimmbad Lättich, Baar (source)

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Aeugst am Albis › South: Mount Pilatus, Aeugst am Albis (source)

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Müliberg › North: Triemli, Müliberg (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Unter-Rifferswil