Affoltern District, Administrative district in Knonaueramt region, Switzerland
The district encompasses fourteen municipalities across 113 square kilometers of varied terrain at an elevation of 664 meters in the canton of Zürich.
The area developed from agricultural lands into residential communities, with Affoltern am Albis designated as the administrative center of the district.
Municipalities within the district maintain their individual identities through local festivals, traditional celebrations, and community gatherings throughout the calendar year.
The district connects to Zürich through the S-Bahn railway system, providing transportation links for the 55,839 residents spread across different municipalities.
The district holds two traditional names: Knonaueramt and Säuliamt, reflecting its deep connection to regional Swiss heritage and local administration.
Location: Zürich
Capital city: Affoltern am Albis
Elevation above the sea: 664 m
Shares border with: Dietikon District, Zürich District, Horgen District
Website: http://knonauer-amt.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.26667,8.46667
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:10
Hochwasserrückhaltebecken Jonenbach
1.1 km
Aeugstertal
2.5 km
Bergwerk Riedhof
2.5 km
Josef Affoltern Albis
1.9 km
Sammlungszentrum des Schweizerischen Nationalmuseums
1.6 km
Reformed church (1667) with rectory
1.6 km
Church of Affoltern am Albis
1.5 km
Gemeindehaus Affoltern am Albis
1.6 km
Kirche Burkard Mettmenstetten
2.9 km
Antonius Obfelden
3.2 km
Druckereigebäude Weiss
1.6 km
Butzenhaus
1.2 km
Pfarrhaus Aeugst am Albis
1.6 km
Allmend, Mühliberg, Weidmauer
2.5 km
Reformed church
2.7 km
Reformed church
3.4 km
Silk factory Stehli with villa, outbuildings and park
3.7 km
Mill with outbuildings
4.2 km
Grüt farmhouse with granary and former washhouse
672 m
Baer house
3.6 km
Modern pasture wall
2.3 km
Allmend-Mühliberg, Weidmauer
3 km
Römischer Gutshof
1.9 km
Seeufersiedlung
2.7 km
Neolithic lakeside settlement
3.1 km
Suter granary
2.5 km
Jonenbachstrasse 42–44 farmhouse
3 km
Buechstock residential house
1.8 kmReviews
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