Ufenau

#2325 among destinations in Switzerland

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Ufenau is an island located, with the neighbouring island of Lützelau, in Lake Zürich in Switzerland between Freienbach and Rapperswil. Highlights on Ufenau include St. Peter & Paul church, St. Martin's chapel, and Ufenau's idyllic landscape in the Frauenwinkel protected area. ()

Alternative names: Area: 27.82 acres (0.0435 mi²)Maximum elevation: 1388 ftCoordinates: 47°13'2"N, 8°46'45"E

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SchwyzSwitzerland

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Ufenau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seedamm-Center, Alpamare, Pfäffikon Castle, Hurden ship canal.

1.3 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Convention center
Seedamm-Center, Pfäffikon
34 min walk • Nestled in the charming town of Pfäffikon in the Freienbach municipality, the Seedamm-Center serves as a premier shopping destination in Switzerland. This expansive shopping mall invites both locals and tourists to indulge in a diverse retail experience set against...
1.3 miSE
47°11'58"N • 8°47'26"E
Alpamare, Pfäffikon
35 min walk • Watersports, Hot springs, Water park
0.9 miS
Forts and castles
Pfäffikon Castle, Pfäffikon
23 min walk • Pfäffikon Castle is a castle in the municipality of Freienbach of the Canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
1 miSE
Canal
Hurden ship canal, Pfäffikon
25 min walk • The Hurden ship canal is a 500-metre long canal in the Swiss canton of Schwyz. It connects the lower section of Lake Zürich with the upper section, sometimes called the Obersee, permitting shipping services on the lake to pass between the two halves of the lake without passing...
0.9 miSE
, Archaeological site
Freienbach–Hurden Seefeld, Pfäffikon
24 min walk • Freienbach–Hurden Seefeld is one of the 111 serial sites of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps, of which are 56 located in Switzerland.
0.7 miSE
Park
Frauenwinkel
19 min walk • Frauenwinkel is a mire landscape in Switzerland, situated at the Seedamm area on Zürichsee lakeshore in the municipality of Freienbach in the Canton of Schwyz.
1.4 miSW
Locality
Freienbach
35 min walk • In addition to its natural attractions, Freienbach is also home to a number of historical and cultural sites that are worth exploring. The charming old town area is lined with traditional Swiss chalets and historic buildings, providing a glimpse into the town's past.
0.7 miE
Island
Lützelau
18 min walk • Lützelau is an island located, with the neighbouring island of Ufenau, in Lake Zürich in Switzerland between Rapperswil and Freienbach.