Rieterpark

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Rieterpark

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Rieterpark, City park on a hillside in Zurich, Switzerland

The Rieterpark extends over 70,000 square meters on a former glacial moraine, featuring three villas and numerous old beech trees throughout the grounds.

The park originated in 1855 when German merchant Otto Wesendonck commissioned architect Leonhard Zeugheer for the villa and Theodor Froebel for the garden design.

The Museum Rietberg, located within the park's villas, holds Switzerland's only art collection dedicated to non-European cultures from Asia, Africa, America, and Oceania.

Visitors can rent picnic baskets with blankets from the Museum Rietberg café and find two playgrounds for children across the park grounds.

The park served as residence to composer Richard Wagner from 1849 to 1858, where he worked on his opera Tristan und Isolde.

Location: Zürich

Location: Zürich

GPS coordinates: 47.35850,8.53074

Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:25

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Rieterpark - City park on a hillside in Zurich, Switzerland » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes