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Rapperswil Old Town

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Rapperswil Old Town

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  • Location: Rapperswil-Jona, See-Gaster, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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    October 1, 2022

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    History of the city of Rapperswil
    This article deals with the history of the city of Rapperswil up to January 1, 2007, the date of the municipal merger with Jona (SG) under the new name Rapperswil-Jona.
    The settlement history of the immediate surroundings of Rapperswil, a district of the Swiss municipality of Rapperswil-Jona in the canton of St. Gallen, dates back at least 5000 years. The settlement site in the vicinity of the castle hill (Lindenhof) can be historically traced back to the late 10th century – the city is first mentioned in a document in 1229.
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    December 14, 2025

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    Two red roses adorn the Rapperswil coat of arms. Rapperswil has made a name for itself as a city of roses with the 24,000 roses that bloom from May to …
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    March 14, 2022

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    Rapperswil, the Riviera on the upper Lake Zurich, awaits visitors with its southern charm. The narrow alleys in the medieval old town invite you to go shopping.

    The castle of …
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    Rapperswil Castle – Rapperswil Harbour loop from Pfäffikon SZ

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 470 m

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    Location: Rapperswil-Jona, See-Gaster, St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland

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