Lochen
in Bezirk Affoltern of Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.311 and 8.479 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 18' 41" and E 8° 28' 44"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:31 PM (Sunday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:12 am and 8:34 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Switzerland in Western Europe

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Switzerland. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Lochen

Lochen in Bezirk Affoltern (Canton of Zurich) with it's 17 habitants is a town located in Switzerland about 55 mi (or 88 km) north-east of Bern, the country's capital town.

Time in Lochen is now 05:31 PM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Europe / Zurich with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 12 airports closer to Lochen, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Switzerland is Zürich Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 18 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps in Austria at a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km). The closest in Switzerland is Abbey of St Gall in a distance of 43 mi (or 21 km), West. We saw 10 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Affoltern am Albis, Zurich, Horgen, Bremgarten and Zug. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 62 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 64% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Monday, 29th of April 2024

18°C (64 °F)
11°C (52 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

21°C (69 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

21°C (71 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Atlantis by Giardino

Address
3,6 mi
Döltschiweg 234
8055 Zürich
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Uto Kulm

Address
2,7 mi
Top of Zürich
8143 Uetliberg
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 23:00


B2 Boutique Hotel + Spa

Address
4,2 mi
Brandschenkestrasse 152
8002 Zürich
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


H+ Hotel Zürich

Address
5,0 mi
Badenerstrasse 537
8048 Zürich
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Crowne Plaza ZURICH

Address
4,9 mi
Badenerstrasse 420
8040 ZURICH
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Comfort Apartmens by LivingDownTown

Address
4,7 mi
Weststrasse 146
8003 Zürich
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: closed


Luxury Apartements by LivingDownTown

Address
4,7 mi
Weststrasse 132
8003 Zürich
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 18:00
Weekend: closed


Mercure Stoller Zurich

Address
4,8 mi
Badenerstrasse 357 Postfach
8003 ZURICH
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Belvoir Swiss Quality

Address
3,4 mi
Säumerstrasse 37
8803 Rüschlikon
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


FIFA Hotel Ascot

Address
4,4 mi
Tessinerplatz 9
8002 Zürich
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 14:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Ein gutes Angebot [Age Of Pirates 0002]

Published: December 27, 2013
Length: 59:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SwissMadeHD

Wir bekommen zwei gute Angebote, welche uns endlich zur Flucht ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― ▻...


Nicht vom Fleck kommen [Age Of Pirates 0003]

Published: December 28, 2013
Length: 55:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SwissMadeHD

Wir suchen neuerdings einen Bastard, der die Frau, die Ehre und vieles mehr einem Kumpel von uns gestohlen hat. Den Käufer von Dyke finden wir hoffentlich in der nächsten Folge... P.s. Das...


Joo Hoo, Piraten, Schötze und co. [Age Of Pirates 0001]

Published: December 26, 2013
Length: 05:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SwissMadeHD

Endlich bin ich wieder da, und dabei habe ich auch ein bisschen meinen Kanal umgestaltet. In einigen Tagen kommt dann auch mein Grossmembran Mikrofon und kurz nach Neujahr ist mein kleines...


Geldspiele [Age Of Pirates 0008]

Published: January 09, 2014
Length: 40:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SwissMadeHD

Wir Spielen um Geld, während das Spiel abkackt :D ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― ▻ Folge SwissMadeHD...


Deutsche Sprache Schwere Sprache [Minecraft 0022]

Published: December 22, 2013
Length: 40:44 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: SwissMadeHD

Schwer ist die Sprache, diese man nicht spricht :D -- http://www.meinkraftserver.ch -- Musik InVideo: www.meinkraftserver.ch/download_musik.html K-391 https://soundcloud.com/user/k-391...


Leben 2 - Lebensweg

Published: October 27, 2011
Length: 45:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Markus Gasser

Eine Chugelibahn oder wie das leben so ablaufen kann.


Metzgerei Künzli - Produktion Stallikon bei Zürich, Schweiz.

Published: March 10, 2010
Length: 11:09 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: swisssmart

Annähernd 300 Fleischerzeugnisse entstehen im Produktionsbetrieb der Metzgerei Künzli in Stallikon bei Zürich. Und das hat Tradition. Seit 1959 produziert die Metzgerei Künzli Fleisch-...


Ice Bucket Challenge von Adriana Husy

Published: September 06, 2014
Length: 15:17 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Werner Stulz

Wer nominiert wird muss halt ran! So auch Adriana Husy bei der weltbekannten Ice Bucket Challenge. Und hier der Beweis......


Historischer Moment

Published: April 25, 2009
Length: 41:52 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: David Pime

Das erste mal seit 1954 wieder ein Formel 1 Auto auf schweizer Strassen ! 24.04.2009 Neel Jani im RedBull RB4 in Zürich zur Eröffnung der Westumfahrung Ich freu mich auf vernünftige...


A4 New Autobahn Zuerich-West to Blegi by night

Published: November 15, 2009
Length: 56:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: AutobahnenCH

This video has been recorded on the opening day of the last pice A4 between Zurich and Lucerne. http://www.autobahnen.ch.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Albis

The Albis is a chain of hills in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, stretching for some 19 km from Sihlbrugg in the south to Waldegg near Zurich in the north. The chain forms, among others, the border between the Affoltern and Horgen districts. The best known point is Uetliberg at 870 m, overlooking the city of Zurich. Other points of interest include the Albishorn (909m. ) the Bürglen (also known as Bürglenstutz, the highest peak, 914.6m.

Located at 47.2833, 8.5 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of the canton of Zurich, Mountain ranges of Switzerland

Buechenegg Pass

Buechenegg Pass (el. 786 m. ) is a mountain pass in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. It connects Langnau am Albis and Tägerst.

Located at 47.2956, 8.50778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain passes of Switzerland, Geography of the canton of Zurich

Uetliberg TV-tower

Uetliberg TV-tower is a 186.7 metre high freestanding concrete TV-Tower on Uetliberg near Zürich, Switzerland built in 1990. The tower is used for radio and TV transmission. It is owned by Swisscom and generally not accessible by the public.

Located at 47.3511, 8.49028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Towers in Switzerland, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich

Felsenegg

Felsenegg (el. 804 metres) is a vantage point in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.

Located at 47.3086, 8.50958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of the canton of Zurich, Geography of Switzerland, Visitor attractions in Switzerland, Visitor attractions in the canton of Zurich

Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg

Luftseilbahn Adliswil-Felsenegg is an aerial tramway in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. Its name is commonly abbreviated to LAF; the tramway usually is called Felseneggbahn. In summer season (March–October), Felseneggbahn is operating daily from 08:05 (am) to 21:50 (10 pm), even on Sundays and public holidays.

Located at 47.3132, 8.52003 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Cable cars in Switzerland, Visitor attractions in the canton of Zurich, Public transport in Switzerland, Transport in the canton of Zurich, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich

Felsenegg-Girstel TV-tower

The Felsenegg-Girstel TV-tower is a broadcasting tower located nearby the Felseneggbahn mountain station on the Felsenegg vantage point in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. The tower is owned by Swisscom and generally not accessible by the public.

Located at 47.3123, 8.50579 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich, Towers in Switzerland

Manegg Castle

The ruins of castle Manegg is situated on the eastern slopes of the Albis range in the canton of Zurich, near Leimbach. The castle was in existence by 1303. It was the family seat of the house of Manesse. It is unclear whether the family is named for the castle or vice versa. The family's name is best known as being eponymous of the Codex Manesse, patronized by Rüdiger II Manesse (b. before 1252, d. after 1304), the most important single source of medieval Minnesang poetry.

Located at 47.3369, 8.51028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Castles in the canton of Zurich, History of Zurich

Bonstetten-Wettswil railway station

Bonstetten-Wettswil is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich. The station is situated on the boundary of the municipalities of Bonstetten and Wettswil am Albis and takes its name from both municipalities. The station is located on the Zurich to Zug via Affoltern am Albis railway line and is served by Zurich S-Bahn lines S9 and S15.

Located at 47.3259, 8.46776 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Swiss Federal Railways stations

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