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Schloss Rapperswil, Rapperswil

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Rapperswil Castle is a castle, built in the early 13th century AD by the House of Rapperswil in the former independent city of Rapperswil.It is located on the eastern Zürichsee respectively western Obersee lakeshore in Rapperswil, a locality of the municipality Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. Since 1870, the castle has been home to the Polish National Museum established by Polish émigrés, including the castle's lessee and restorer, Count Wladyslaw Broel-Plater. Schloss Rapperswil and the museum are listed in the Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance as Class A objects of national importance. Plan your Schloss Rapperswil visit and explore what else you can see and do in Rapperswil using our Rapperswil trip planner.

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By Swissdiver

I could not visit the castle's interior (I think it is private). But the building, the garden and the view from all around justify the visit. Don't miss it if you happen to be around.

I could not visit the castle's interior (I think it is private). But the building, the garden and the view from all around justify the visit. Don't miss it if you happen to be around. more »
By Melissa A

Impressive views of the lake and village...a day visit worth taking if you go to this area. There’s plenty around to see as well...

Impressive views of the lake and village...a day visit worth taking if you go to this area. There’s plenty around to see as well... more »
By Rolf W

great castle with astonishing view over the city, lakes and to the mountains, wonderful rose garden, beautiful church and chapel, only a few steps to the old monastery

great castle with astonishing view over the city, lakes and to the mountains, wonderful rose garden, beautiful church and chapel, only a few steps to the old monastery more »

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By Togjan Sh.

Rapperswil Castle dates back around 1200 to 1220 AD and the name of the place Rapperswil is often referred to as the „town of roses“ (Rosenstadt). To get to the castle you can walk through old Rapperswil and climb a wonderful set of stairs up to the castle as we did it today.

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By Laci Burai

Amazing view and beautiful historic buildings in one place. ! Drone is not allowed !

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By Krzysztof Orleanski

Its very historical place.Inside is polish museum.It is litle strenge that here so gar from Plannd is so many historicsl memories about Poland.This place was also usen under second warld war to help Polish refuges who wcaped from Poland.They saved a lot if lives duruin the war.Obligatory place to visit .Very nice view frim this place on see

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By Nasir Masud

Nice historical castle, the museum is also wonderful and surrounded area like slopes of hill park, we have seen some deers on it, Zurich lake also view from it, we have arrive by road, best place for spending full day time, restaurants are available, several opportunities for photography as we have done from different angles.

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By Arkadi Tedresaar

Cute old castle, with a village attached. They have a beautiful rose garden, the aroma from it goes way far around the place. Down the castle is a small village if one can call it so, or just an ancient tiny Town I'd say. Small coffee shops and restaurants every where you look. Quite interesting to see the area. In summer you can go for a swimm right next to the castle. Zurich lake a clean and rather warm.

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