Rapperswil
Our Hotel Speer
Hotel Speer is in a central location directly opposite the train station, at the south edge of the historic old town. Cosy rooms with unique splashes of colour invite you to relax and unwind. Our hotel is situated just a stone’s throw away from the city’s attractions.
Discover Rapperswil
With its unique location, picturesque little alleyways and historical attractions, this picture-perfect city offers a diverse mix of culture, cuisine and history.
Seedamm and wooden footbridge
The town’s landmarks include the Seedamm causeway and the wooden footbridge. The causeway stretches across Lake Zurich for one kilometre and connects Rapperswil to the mainland. As you walk along the Seedamm causeway, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Rapperswil and the castle that towers above it. The second iconic structure, the wooden footbridge, was built in a post style similar to that of the original, which was destroyed by a storm in 1878. A pedestrian bridge, the wooden structure runs over the Obersee, from Rapperswil to the small village of Hurden, and takes you on a little journey into the past.
The city’s most beautiful sites and attractions
Activities in Rapperswil
Our Hotel Speer is situated just a stone’s throw away from the town’s attractions: take a stroll through the nearby old town and its picturesque alleyways. Or perhaps you’d like to visit the historic castle with its blooming rose gardens? Rapperswil is, after all, affectionately known as the City of Roses due to the 20,000 roses that bloom there during spring and summer. Maybe you’d like to go on long hikes across the Oberland’s gentle rolling hills, sandwiched between vineyards and forests? Or maybe you’re keen to experience open-air music and cultural events with a Riviera-like atmosphere or enjoy some culinary delights right on the shore of Lake Zurich?
