Wädenswil–Vorder Au

#1488 among destinations in Switzerland

Archaeological site, Unesco

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Wädenswil–Vorder Au is one of the 111 serial sites of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps, of which 56 are located in Switzerland. ()

Local name: Wädenswil Vorder Au Unesco: from 2011Coordinates: 47°14'52"N, 8°39'12"E

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ZürichSwitzerland

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Wädenswil–Vorder Au – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lake Zurich, Pfannenstiel, Alt Wädenswil Castle, St. Antonius.

2.9 miE
Celebrated lake for boating and swimming
Lake Zurich, Stäfa
73 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, Lake Zurich emerges as a serene oasis amidst the bustling life of the city of Stäfa. This picturesque lake is a jewel of Swiss natural beauty, offering visitors a tranquil escape with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
3.2 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pfannenstiel
81 min walk • Nestled in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, the Pfannenstiel is a verdant mountain that offers tranquility and stunning vistas to all who ascend its slopes. With an elevation of 853 meters, Pfannenstiel is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts,...
2.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Alt Wädenswil Castle
72 min walk • Alt Wädenswil Castle is a castle in the municipality of Richterswil and the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.9 miNE
Church
St. Antonius, Egg
99 min walk • The St Antonius Church, Egg is a Catholic Church in Egg, Zürich, Switzerland, dedicated to Anthony of Padua. Because of its importance as a place of pilgrimage it has been called "little-Padua".
3.9 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Sternenweiher
101 min walk • Sternenweiher is a lake in the municipality of Richterswil, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. Its surface area is 2.7 ha.
2.7 miW
Museum
Sust Museum, Horgen
69 min walk • The Ortsmuseum Sust is the local history museum of the municipality of Horgen in the Swiss canton of Zurich. It is located in the Sust building at the former harbor.
1.9 miW
Forts and castles
Bocken Estate
50 min walk • Bocken Estate is a country estate in the municipality of Horgen of the Swiss canton of Zurich. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
~1870 ftW
Outdoor activities
Au Peninsula
10 min walk • The Au Peninsula is located on the Swiss Zürichsee lake shore in the municipality of Au, Canton of Zürich.
3.4 miNW
47°16'12"N • 8°35'17"E
Yachtwerft Faul AG, Oberrieden
88 min walk • Sailing, Marina
1.6 miNE
47°15'49"N • 8°40'39"E
Uetiker Museum, Uetikon am See
40 min walk • Museum
3.3 miNW
Locality
Herrliberg
84 min walk • Herrliberg is a municipality in the district of Meilen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.