Stäfa, Municipality in Meilen district, Switzerland
Stäfa is a municipality on the northern shore of Lake Zurich, spreading across farmland, forests, and residential neighborhoods. The settlement combines agricultural spaces with lived-in areas that form a typical lakeside Swiss community.
The first written record of Stäfa dates to 972 under the name 'Steveia', linking it to the medieval Einsiedeln Abbey. This connection established its role as a settled community in the region.
The community maintains strong German-speaking traditions rooted in Swiss heritage, and these connections shape daily life. The lakeside setting has influenced local customs and how people interact with their surroundings.
The S7 train line connects Stäfa station regularly to Zurich and Rapperswil throughout the day, making day trips easy. The station sits in a central location with good connections for visitors.
The community has long produced Riesling wine on the slopes above the lake, a farming practice that continues to this day. Visitors can walk through these vineyards along the shoreline and experience the local wine-growing tradition.
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