Greifensee: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

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The Swiss National Museum is located in the surrounding area of Greifensee. This cultural reference point in the vicinity of Greifensee is of interest to travellers interested in culture.

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Culture

Hegi Castle, Hübschegg, Chrineberg and Hundwileren are located in the wider regional surroundings of Greifensee. Hegi Castle is another specific cultural reference point for travellers interested in culture.

Greifensee Castle is a historic complex on a sandstone rock beside Lake Greifensee; its present form dates from around 1520.

The medieval predecessor was built in the 13th century and destroyed after a siege in 1444. Preserved megalithic walls are still visible.

Geographical location

Greifensee is located on the lake of the same name, around 9 km east of Zurich, between Schwerzenbach and Uster.

Getting there

On the Zurich–Uster route, S-Bahn lines S9 and S14 stop at Greifensee-Nänikon. Bus route 727 continues to the Greifensee, Städtli stop.

Orientation

Greifensee Castle stands on the edge of the old town centre, near the lakeshore.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Uster.