Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern)
District of Pfäffikon
in Bezirk Pfäffikon of Canton of Zurich, Switzerland
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Zürich Airport (13 mi) - Buochs Airport (33 mi)
- St Gallen Altenrhein Airport (37 mi)
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Friedrichshafen Airport (40 mi) -
Hohenems-Dornbirn Airport (43 mi) - Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport (44 mi)
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EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (61 mi) - Locarno Airport (83 mi)
- Stuttgart Airport (94 mi)
- Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (103 mi)
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Malpensa International Airport (120 mi) - Bergamo / Orio Al Serio Airport (125 mi)
- Monastic Island of Reichenau (Unesco heritage, 26 mi)
- Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps (Unesco heritage, 28 mi)
- Abbey of St Gall (Unesco heritage, 28 mi)
- Swiss Tectonic Arena Sardona (Unesco heritage, 38 mi)
- Old City of Berne (Unesco heritage, 69 mi)
- Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch (Unesco heritage, 70 mi)
- Rhaetian Railway in the Albula / Bernina Landscapes (Unesco heritage, 78 mi)
- Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of the Market-Town of Bellinzona (Unesco heritage, 82 mi)
- Sacri Monti of Piedmont and Lombardy (Unesco heritage, 98 mi)
- Monte San Giorgio (Unesco heritage, 102 mi)
- Zoo Zürich (zoo, (10 mi)
- Knies Kinderzoo (zoo, (10 mi)
- Vivarium Tablat (zoo, (5 mi)
- Voliere Zürich (zoo, (12 mi)
- Wildpark Bruderhaus (zoo, (8 mi)
- Plättli Zoo (zoo, (15 mi)
- Voliere Zug (zoo, (19 mi)
- Wildnispark Zürich Langenberg (zoo, (13 mi)
- Fischottergehege Männedorf (zoo, (9 mi)
- Segelclcub Sihlsee (marina, (15 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 47.365 and 8.792 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 47° 21' 52" and E 8° 47' 31"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Franc - CHF
- Spoken languages:
- German, French, Italian, Romansh
- Local electricity:
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- Local Time: 10:51 AM (Thursday)
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 6:05 am and 8:38 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga - References
- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Switzerland.
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Delve into Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern)
The district Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern) of Pfäffikon in Bezirk Pfäffikon (Canton of Zurich) with it's 5,595 habitants Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern) is a district located in Switzerland about 69 mi north-east of Bern, the country's capital town.
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Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 8°C / 47 °F
| Morning Temperature | 11°C / 52 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 8°C / 46 °F |
| Night Temperature | 7°C / 44 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 19% |
| Air Humidity | 98% |
| Air Pressure | 1006 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Friday, 3rd of May 2024
12°C (54 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Saturday, 4th of May 2024
14°C (57 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Sunday, 5th of May 2024
13°C (55 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Gasthof zum Hecht
Hotel Swiss Star
Hotel Tilia
Illuster
Residence Loren
Bed & Breakfast Casa Almeida
QuersInn
Motel Fehraltorf
Ochsen Hotel Zurich Uster
Videos from this area
These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.
Rampassä Schwyz (Rhytmus mit Pyramide)
Sau(st)ball Hittnau, 26.01.2013.
Rampassä Schwyz (Funhouse - Pink)
Sau(st)ball.
pearls of fashion The New Collection 2014
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Wasserpark Alpamare Pfäffikon
Der Aquapark Alpamare in Pfäffikon ist für jede Wasserratte zu empfehlen.
Switzerland Pfäffikersee Spaziergang nach Seegräben,
Kühler Märzmorgen 2013 am Pfäffikersee Kanton Zürich, Schweiz Kamera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30.
Sunsetflight LSPV - LSZK
August 8th two friends and I made a short trip to Wangen-Lachen Airfield (LSPV). This clip shows the return flight to Fehraltorf-Speck (LSPV) during the sunset. Aircraft: Cessna 172, HB-TDB, 2012.
Tiger Moth DH82 - Flight from LSZK to LSZO
Flight from Speck-Fehraltorf (LSZK) to Luzern Beromünster (LSZO) on a route via Meilen, Zürich City, Muri. Departure is on RWY 30, landing on RWY 34.
Testing GoPro 3D
Tim the biker and a testshooting with the gopro 3D rig. cool, works not bad.
Picturez,ch - Timelapse Series - Stars over Pfaeffikon ZH
Shot with a Nikon D600 and a 28-300mm lens.
Landung in Speck-Fehraltdorf; LNDG @ LSZK RWY 30
Anflug & Landung in Speck-Fehraltdorf (LSZK) APPR & LNDG @ LSZK via Sector E, overhead circuit to RWY 30 Video: Urs F., Pilot: Roger S., ACFT: C152, Date: 17th August 2013.
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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.
Greifensee
Greifensee (or "Lake Greifen" meaning griffin) is a small lake in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
Kyburg (castle)
Kyburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Kyburg and the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Aabach (Greifensee)
The Ustermer Aa or Aabach is a river in the Canton of Zürich, Switzerland. The river, which has a length of 11,2 km, flows from the Pfäffikersee to the Greifensee through the deep Aatal.
Uster District
Uster District is one of the twelve districts of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. Its capital is the city of Uster. The German-speaking district has a population of 121,729 (as of 31 December 2011).
Hinwil District
Hinwil District is one of the twelve districts of the German-speaking canton of Zurich, Switzerland. It lies to the southeast of the canton, bordering the adjacent St. Gallen. Hinwil has a population of 89,349 (as of 31 December 2011); its capital is the town of Hinwil, located at the centre of the district.
Pfäffikon District
Pfäffikon District is one of the twelve districts of the German-speaking canton of Zürich, Switzerland. Its capital is the town of Pfäffikon.
Pfäffikersee
Pfäffikersee (or Lake Pfäffikon) is a lake in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland, near the town of Pfäffikon. It is 2.5 km long and 1.3 km wide at the middle. The lake was created in the last ice age when a moraine blocked off the ability for the lake to empty north towards Winterthur. There is also a hiking trail around the lake that people often bike and walk on, and the area is considered protected lands.
Eidberg
Eidberg is a quarter in the district 3 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Seen municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922.
Gotzenwil
Gotzenwil is a quarter in the district 3 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Seen municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922.
Iberg (Winterthur)
Iberg is a quarter in the district 3 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Seen municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922.
Sennhof (Winterthur)
Sennhof is a quarter in the district 3 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Seen municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922.
Tibet Institute Rikon
The Tibet Institute Rikon is a Tibetan monastery located in Zell-Rikon im Tösstal in the Töss Valley in Switzerland. It is a established as a non-profit foundation because Swiss laws resulting from the 19th century secularization movement do not allow for the establishment of new monasteries.
Aretshalden
Aretshalden is a village in Hinwil, Switzerland. It lies close to Pfäffikersee, north of Wetzikon.
Greifenberg Castle
Greifenberg Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Bäretswil and the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Hohenlandenberg Castle
Hohenlandenberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Wila and the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
Uster railway station
Uster is a railway station in Switzerland, situated in the city of Uster. The station is located on the Wallisellen to Uster and Rapperswil railway line and served by Zurich S-Bahn lines S5, S9, S14 and S15. An unusual feature of Uster railway station is the historic lok remise or engine shed. This comprises two separate buildings, a simple shed from 1856 and a partial roundhouse from 1857, arranged around a turntable. The roundhouse is flanked by houses on either side.
Nänikon-Greifensee railway station
Nänikon-Greifensee is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich. It is situated between the villages of Nänikon, in the municipality of Uster, and the town of Greifensee. The station is on the Wallisellen–Uster–Rapperswil line and served by Zurich S-Bahn lines S9 and S14.
Rikon railway station
Rikon is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich. The station is situated in the village of Rikon im Tösstal within the municipality of Zell. It is located on the Tösstalbahn between Winterthur and Rapperswil, and is served by Zurich S-Bahn line S26.
Kollbrunn railway station
Kollbrunn is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich. The station is situated in the village of Kollbrunn within the municipality of Zell. It is located on the Tösstalbahn between Winterthur and Rapperswil, and is served by Zurich S-Bahn line S26.
Wetzikon railway station
Wetzikon is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich and municipality of Wetzikon. The station is located on both the Wallisellen to Rapperswil via Uster and Effretikon to Hinwil railway lines, which converge at junctions to the north and south of the station. Wetzikon is served by Zurich S-Bahn routes S5, S14 and S15, operating from Zurich via Uster, and by route S3, operating from Zurich via Effretikon.
Illnau railway station
Illnau is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich and municipality of Illnau-Effretikon. The station is located on the Effretikon to Hinwil railway line and is an intermediate stop on Zurich S-Bahn line S3.
Kempten railway station (Switzerland)
Kempten is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich and municipality of Wetzikon. The station takes its name from the nearby village of Kempten and is located on the Effretikon to Hinwil railway line. It is served by Zurich S-Bahn line S3, which links Zurich and Wetzikon via Effretikon.
Wila railway station
Wila is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich and municipality of Wila. The station is located on the Tösstal railway line and is served by Zurich S-Bahn line S26, which links Winterthur and Rüti.
Hinwil railway station
Hinwil is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich and municipality of Hinwil. The station is situated at the junction of the Effretikon to Hinwil via Wetzikon railway line, which is still in full use, and the Uerikon to Bauma railway (UeBB), which is partly closed and partly used as a heritage railway. Hinwil station is the terminus of Zurich S-Bahn route S14, which operates from Zurich via Uster and Wetzikon.
Bauma railway station
Bauma is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich and municipality of Bauma. The station is situated at the junction of the Tösstal railway line, which is still in full use, and the Uerikon to Bauma railway (UeBB), which is partly closed and partly used as a heritage railway. Bauma station is an intermediate station on the Zurich S-Bahn route S26, which operates between Rapperswil and Winterthur.
These districts also belong to Pfäffikon.
Other districtsThese are districts that are close by, but belong to a different city than Pfäffikon.
- Oberwolfhausen
- Oberredlikon
- Toss
- Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2)
- Unterlutschbach
- Oberlutschbach
- Oberdelgg
- Oberruti
These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Pfäffikon.
- Uster
- Hinwil
- Winterthur
- Meilen
- Lachen
- Horgen
- Schmerikon
- Frauenfeld
- Zurich
- Munchwilen
- Einsiedeln
- Grossandelfingen
- Bulach
- Ohningen
- Diessenhofen
- Zug
- Lottstetten
- Dielsdorf
- Affoltern am Albis
- Jestetten
- Steckborn
- Schaffhausen
- Gottmadingen
- Rielasingen-Worblingen
- Schwyz
- Gaienhofen
- Weinfelden
- Moos
- Dettighofen
- Hilzingen
Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern): Pfäffikersee, Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern) (source)
Wetzikon / Ober-Wetzikon: GZO Spital Wetzikon, Wetzikon / Ober-Wetzikon (source)
Seegräben: Juckerhof − bei Wetzikon, Seegräben (source)
Witzberg: Flugplatz Speck-Fehraltorf (LSZK), Witzberg (source)
Fehraltorf: Flugplatz Speck − LSZK, Fehraltorf (source)
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Pfäffikon (Dorfkern)
