Rapperswil-Jona Youth Hostel
Highlights
- Directly on the lake
- Quiet location
- Large garden
- Near Rapperswil Castle
- On the “Heart Route” and “9 Lakes Route” cycle paths
This Classic youth hostel is operated by:
Verein Schweizer Jugendherbergen
Biking
Hiking
Family FriendlyEverything at a glance
Rapperswil-Jona – the multifaceted holiday destination
Time flies by lightening fast in this family-friendly hostel that is surrounded by beautiful greenery. No wonder, as there is a children’s playground with table tennis.
Evenings also fly by in a flash in the town of Rapperswil. There’s so much to do to keep boredom at bay, including a children’s zoo, a water park, a castle with a rose garden, an enchanting old town and a great lakeside promenade. You and your family are certain to make memories you will cherish forever on your holiday in Rapperswil.
Offers and activities
MS Sports Camps 2026
Camps with overnight accommodation and 24-hour supervision in various Swiss youth hostels.
Rapperswil-Jona school trip
Experience fun-filled days with your class at Rapperswil-Jona Youth Hostel! Cross Lake Zurich on Switzerland’s longest wooden footbridge, solve tricky riddles on the Foxtrail or travel back to the Middle Ages.
Family fun at Alpamare
Experience the ultimate in family fun at Switzerland’s largest water park as part of our overnight package!
Knies Children’s Zoo in Rapperswil
Make your zoo trip a wild day out and a peaceful night in! Stay overnight at Rapperswil-Jona Youth Hostel on the shores of Lake Zurich and benefit from a 10% discount on select tickets for the popular Knies Children’s Zoo. Look forward to nature, wildlife encounters and informative insights into the 380 or so zoo animals and the biodiversity.
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