Effretikon / Rikon
District of Lochfeld
in Bezirk Winterthur of Canton of Zurich, Switzerland

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
47.442 and 8.789 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 47° 26' 31" and E 8° 47' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Franc - CHF
Spoken languages:
German, French, Italian, Romansh
Local electricity:
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
Local Time: 10:19 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Zurich
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:45 am and 8:57 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: 2024-05-16 08:19:50

Discover Effretikon / Rikon

The district Effretikon / Rikon of Lochfeld in Bezirk Winterthur (Canton of Zurich) with it's 1,120 citizens Effretikon / Rikon is a subburb in Switzerland about 72 mi north-east of Bern, the country's capital city.

If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Pfaffikon, Winterthur, Uster, Frauenfeld and Hinwil. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Evening Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 46%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 59% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 17th of May 2024

10°C (49 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
10°C (50 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

19°C (67 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Gasthof zum Hecht

Address
4,1 mi
Kempttalstrasse 58
8320 Fehraltorf
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 21:00 (lunchbreak: 12:00 - 17:00)
Weekend: 17:00 - 18:00 (lunchbreak: 23:00 - 17:00)


Park Hotel Winterthur Swiss Quality

Address
4,9 mi
Stadthausstrasse 4
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland

Time Information

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


Banana City

Address
5,3 mi
Schaffhauserstrasse 8
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Bed & Breakfast Casa Almeida

Address
2,9 mi
Heerwiesweg 15
8488 Turbenthal
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 17:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 17:00 - 22:00


Loge Winterthur Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
Oberer Graben 6
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 23:30
Weekend: 7:15 - 0:00


Plaza Hotel

Address
4,8 mi
Technikumstrasse 12-14
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 06:30
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 23:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 18:00 (lunchbreak: 22:00 - 9:00)


Sorell Hotel Krone

Address
4,9 mi
Marktgasse 49
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland

Time Information

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


Best Western Hotel Wartmann am Bahnhof

Address
5,1 mi
Rudolfstrasse 15
8400 Winterthur
Switzerland

Time Information

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


Motel Fehraltorf

Address
4,3 mi
Luppmenstrasse 13
8320 Fehraltorf
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:30 - 15:00 (lunchbreak: 18:00 - 6:30)
Weekend: 7:30 - 11:00


QuersInn

Address
5,1 mi
Speerstrasse 15
8330 Pfäffikon ZH
Switzerland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 21:00


Videos from this area

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Bosnia/Swiss - Rugby Sevens Winterthur 2012

Published: June 07, 2012
Length: 38:37 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SwissRugbyUnion

Bosnia beat Switzerland at European Championship Rugby Sevens Winterthur 2012 - More informations on http://www.suisserugby.com/


Swiss/Slovakia - Rugby Sevens Winterthur 2012

Published: June 07, 2012
Length: 38:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: SwissRugbyUnion

Slovakia beat Switzerland at European Championship Rugby Sevens Winterthur 2012 - More informations at http://www.suisserugby.com/


Seifenkisten Rennen Winterthur Iberg 2010 soap car, Box race Switzerland

Published: June 06, 2010
Length: 21:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Schmuckzubehör KURSE Onlineshop Neus Shop Gmb

Am 28. und 29. Mai 2010 fand in Winterthur Iberg das traditionelle Seifenkistenrennen statt , hier sehen Sie einige Bilder vom Sonntagnachmittag. Der Film wird von Neus-Shop Winterthur zur...


DJI Phantom Over Winterthur

Published: January 09, 2014
Length: 00:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: BST STUDIO

This Video was shot with the DJI Phantom over the Eulachpark in Winterthur. Thanks For Watching! Musik: Wiz Khalifa-Black and Yellow (Instrumental)


Fun Cross Training mit Fahrschule Mannhard 24.08.2012

Published: August 25, 2012
Length: 24:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tiggalot

Eine bunt gemischte Gruppe aus Anfängern, fortgeschrittenen und alten Hasen. Die Strecke war leicht feucht und im Verlauf der Zeit wechselte der Belag der Ideallinie von Gras zu Matsch :D...


Zorro und Unihockey by Tobi und Nico

Published: June 13, 2009
Length: 07:43 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Hans7189

Zorro und Unihockey.


Wald-Turbenthal-Winterthur 1.Teil

Published: May 29, 2012
Length: 28:26 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: christian meier

Pfingstmontag 28.5.2012.


Produktentwicklung bei KUHN RIKON mit Creo, KeyShot und Windchill

Published: April 24, 2012
Length: 36:19 min
Rating: 2 of 5
Author: INNEO Solutions

http://www.inneo.com/produkte Innovative Produktentwicklung bei KUHN RIKON Die Kuhn Rikon AG ist ein Familienunternehmen, das seinen Hauptsitz in Rikon in der der Schweiz hat. Kuhn Rikon ...


Bottesini - Rêverie (Michael Winkler)

Published: December 28, 2010
Length: 55:58 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Michael Winkler

little slow night piece.


WILA (CH - ZH): Ref. Kirche: Plenum

Published: July 25, 2010
Length: 00:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Auferstehungsglocke

Wila: ein obligatorischer Dur-Akkord;) 4 Glocken: Stimmung: d' fis' a' d'' Motiv: Dur-Akkord Weitere Infos über das singfreudige Geläut entnehme man bitte im Abspann: 10:00 Glockendaten:...


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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.

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.

Located at 47.4585, 8.7435 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in the canton of Zurich, Castles in the canton of Zurich, Cultural property of national significance in the canton of Zurich, Historic house museums in Switzerland

Eschenberg Observatory

Eschenberg Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Astronomical Society of Winterthur. It is located in northeastern Switzerland in Winterthur and was founded in 1979.

Located at 47.4759, 8.744 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Astronomical observatories in Switzerland, Winterthur, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich

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.

Located at 47.4, 8.78333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of the canton of Zurich

Winterthur District

Winterthur District is one of the twelve districts of the German-speaking canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It has a population of 156,060 (as of 31 December 2011). Its capital is the city of Winterthur.

Located at 47.5, 8.76667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of the canton of Zurich

Seen (Winterthur)

Seen is a district in the Swiss city of Winterthur. It is district number 3. The district comprises the quarters Waser, Büelwiesen, Waldegg, Ganzenbühl, Sonnenberg, Ricketwil, Oberseen, Gotzenwil, Eidberg, Iberg and Sennhof. Seen was formerly a municipality of its own, but was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922.

Located at 47.476, 8.77 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur, Former municipalities of the canton of Zurich

Mattenbach

Mattenbach is a district in the Swiss city of Winterthur. It is district number 7. The district comprises the quarters Deutweg, Gutschick and Endliker.

Located at 47.487, 8.747 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

Hegi

Hegi is a quarter in the district 2 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Oberwinterthur municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922.

Located at 47.503, 8.774 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

Waser

Waser is a quarter in the district 3 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Seen municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:47|29|11|N|8|45|22|E|region:CH |primary |name= }} 19px This Canton of Zurich location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. vte Template:Portal:Switzerland/Stub

Located at 47.4864, 8.75611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

Waldegg (Winterthur)

Waldegg is a quarter in the district 3 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Seen municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:47|29|26|N|8|44|52|E|region:CH |primary |name= }} 19px This Canton of Zurich location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. vte Template:Portal:Switzerland/Stub

Located at 47.4906, 8.74778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

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.

Located at 47.4739, 8.795 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

Ganzenbühl

Ganzenbühl is a quarter in the district 3 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Seen municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922.

Located at 47.4806, 8.76306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

Ricketwil

Ricketwil is a quarter and an hamlet with 91 inhabitants (2007) in the district 2 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Oberwinterthur municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:47|29|8|N|8|48|4|E|region:CH |primary |name= }} 19px This Canton of Zurich location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. vte Template:Portal:Switzerland/Stub

Located at 47.4856, 8.80111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

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.

Located at 47.4733, 8.77528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

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.

Located at 47.4644, 8.77806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

Büelwiesen

Büelwiesen is a quarter in the district 3 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Seen municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922.

Located at 47.4831, 8.765 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

Oberseen

Oberseen is a quarter in the district 3 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Seen municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:47|28|46|N|8|46|30|E|region:CH |primary |name= }} 19px This Canton of Zurich location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. vte Template:Portal:Switzerland/Stub

Located at 47.4794, 8.775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

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.

Located at 47.4672, 8.75972 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

Blumenau (Winterthur)

Blumenau is a quarter in the district 5 of Winterthur. It was formerly a part of Veltheim municipality, which was incorporated into Winterthur in 1922. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:47|29|43|N|8|48|29|E|region:CH |primary |name= }} 19px This Canton of Zurich location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. vte Template:Portal:Switzerland/Stub

Located at 47.4953, 8.80806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Winterthur

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.

Located at 47.448, 8.79636 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan Buddhist places, Tibetology, Buildings and structures in the canton of Zurich, Buddhist temples in Switzerland

Winterthur Seen railway station

Winterthur Seen railway station (German: Bahnhof Winterthur Seen) is a railway station that serves Seen, which is district number 3 in Winterthur, a city in the canton of Zurich, Switzerland. It forms part of the Tösstalbahn section between Winterthur Grüze and Bauma.

Located at 47.4875, 8.76667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Railway stations opened in 1875, Swiss Federal Railways stations, Transport in Winterthur

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.

Located at 47.4445, 8.79655 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Swiss Federal Railways stations

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.

Located at 47.4581, 8.77301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Swiss Federal Railways stations

Schottikon railway station

Schottikon is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich and municipality of Elsau. The station is located on the Winterthur–Wil line and is served by trains on the Zurich S-Bahn line S35.

Located at 47.5002, 8.81186 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Swiss Federal Railways stations

Räterschen railway station

Räterschen is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Zurich and municipality of Elsau. The station is located on the Winterthur–Wil line and is served by trains on the Zurich S-Bahn line S35.

Located at 47.4986, 8.79497 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Swiss Federal Railways stations

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.

Located at 47.4178, 8.84869 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in the canton of Zurich, Swiss Federal Railways stations

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Rikon