Central old town apartment in Rapperswil | Lake Zurich

Our newly renovated apartment right in the center has everything you need for a perfect stay.

✨ Just a few steps from the lake
✨ Centrally located in the Old Town
✨ Large, modern kitchen, fully equipped
✨ High-speed Wi-Fi and smart TV
✨ modern bathroom with a rain shower
✨ kid-friendly with a play area, crib, and high chair
✨ quiet balcony
✨ Train station right nearby
✨ Quick access to the highway
✨ Plenty of activities in the area

The Accommodation
Welcome to the historic Haus zum Hecht, located right on Fischmarktplatz in the heart of Rapperswil-Jona’s Old Town. Just a few steps from Lake Zurich and Rapperswil Castle, a newly renovated, lovingly furnished 120 m² apartment with high-quality, modern amenities awaits you.

Thanks to the train station and parking options in the immediate vicinity, you can explore the region comfortably and flexibly. Ideal for families and friends who love comfort, style, and a touch of adventure.

Apartment highlights:
• 👫 Space for up to 6 people
• 🛋️ Spacious, cozy living area
• 🍳 Fully equipped, modern kitchen—including dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, NESPRESSO machine, and milk frother
• 🐣 Family-friendly amenities: high chair, crib, children’s tableware, and toys
• 🛜 High-speed Wi-Fi – ideal for remote work
• 📺 Smart TV – perfect for relaxing movie nights
• 🚿 Modern bathroom with rain shower, towels, and toiletries
• 🐶 Pets are welcome (up to 25 kg)
• 🅿️ Paid parking available nearby


For restful nights:
• ✨ Queen-size bed 180 x 200m
• ✨ Loft bed: top 90 x 200m, bottom 140 x 200m (max 90kg)
• ✨ Sleeper sofa 140 x 200m
• ✨ Hotel-quality bedding
• ✨ Blackout options for a peaceful, undisturbed night’s sleep

Prime location:
• ⭐️ Right in the heart of Rapperswil’s Old Town with a view of the fish market square and the lake
• 🚂 Train station & bus stop just a three-minute walk away
• 🚄 Fast connections: Zurich approx. 35 min., Zurich Airport approx. 1 hr.
• 👣 Lakefront promenade, playgrounds, restaurants, cafés, and shops right on your doorstep
• 🍿 Schlosskino movie theater in the same building—perfect for a spontaneous movie night


Excursions & experiences:
Explore Eastern Switzerland easily by car, train, or boat:
• 🏰 Rapperswil Castle / Hirschpark: 5-minute walk
• 🎪 Knies Children’s Zoo in Rapperswil: 13-minute walk
• ⛸️ Rapperswil Ice Rink (Ice Stadium / Artificial Ice Rink): 15-minute walk
• 🌊 Alpamare Pfäffikon SZ: approx. 15 minutes
• 🏯 Zurich Old Town (shopping & sightseeing): approx. 35 minutes
• ⛴️ Boat tour on Lake Zurich: pier 5 minutes on foot
• ❄️ Winter walk along Lake Zurich: right outside the door
• 🏔️ Pfannenstiel or Bachtel – winter hikes & scenic viewpoints: approx. 25 minutes
• 🎠 Atzmännig – Winter adventure & toboggan run: about 30 minutes
• 🎿 Flumserberg – Ski & winter sports area: about 50 minutes
• 👩🏽‍🌾 Jucker Farm Bächlihof: 8 minutes


This vacation rental combines comfort, nature, and adventure—the perfect starting point for a relaxing getaway or a varied trip to Eastern Switzerland.

Book now & create unforgettable memories!
Guest Access
You’ll have the entire apartment all to yourselves—relax and make yourselves at home!
Additional important information
We’ve prepared hotel-quality bedding, fluffy towels, and a welcome kit with fresh coffee, tea, and a sweet treat for you—so your first moments with us will be something truly special.

Optional extras:
• Early check-in or late check-out—just ask, and we’ll do our best (subject to availability)
• Cleaning during your stay (for an additional fee)

Check-in made easy:
• Before your arrival, you’ll receive all the necessary instructions and an access code for a contactless and hassle-free self-check-in.