Wädenswil, Municipality in Horgen District, Switzerland
Wädenswil extends along Lake Zurich at the foot of Uetliberg mountain, with elevations ranging from 408 to 597 meters above sea level.
The settlement originated as Vadena during Roman times, later developing into a central trading post during the Middle Ages near Lake Zurich.
The municipality maintains strong wine production traditions with numerous vineyards benefiting from the favorable climate conditions near Lake Zurich.
The town connects to Zurich through regular S-Bahn services and ship transportation on Lake Zurich, making it accessible for daily commuters.
In 2019, Wädenswil expanded its territory by incorporating the former municipalities of Hütten and Schönenberg, increasing its total area to 17.4 square kilometers.
Location: Horgen District
Elevation above the sea: 597 m
Website: http://www.waedenswil.ch
Shares border with: Hirzel, Meilen, Richterswil, Uetikon am See, Horgen, Männedorf, Schönenberg, Stäfa
Website: http://waedenswil.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.23028,8.67222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
Alt Wädenswil Castle
2.1 km
Schloss Au
3.3 km
Reformierte Kirche Wädenswil
201 m
Villa Alma
3 km
Schloss Wädenswil
872 m
Katholische Kirche Richterswil
3 km
Wädenswil–Vorder Au
2.4 km
Reformierte Kirche Richterswil
3.3 km
Marien Wädenswil
421 m
Pfarrkirche St. Stephan
3.2 km
Teufenbachweiher
6.1 km
Anna Wädenswil
2.5 km
Marien Samstagern
4 km
Sternenweiher
4.1 km
Katholische Kirche Schönenberg ZH
4.3 km
Reformed church
6.1 km
Jakobus Hütten ZH
6.1 km
Reformierte Kirche Schönenberg
4.6 km
Villa Liebegg
3.1 km
Kirchenpavillon Au
2.5 km
Weinbaumuseum am Zürichsee
2.6 km
Golf Campus Wädenswil
2.6 km
Aabach Wasserfall
4 km
Reformiertes Kirchgemeindehaus, ehemalige Villa Rosenmatt mit Parkanlage
178 m
Zieglerhof
2.9 km
Lakeside settlement
3.9 km
Bellenschanze
4.9 km
Seeufersiedlung
3 kmReviews
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