Freienbach-Hurden-Rosshorn

Freienbach-Hurden-Rosshorn is an archaeological site along Lake Zurich's shoreline that contains preserved settlement remains, many situated beneath the water's surface. The excavated materials include building foundations, tools, and household objects that document thousands of years of human habitation.

The location experienced settlement from the Early Bronze Age through Roman times and served as a crucial crossing point across Lake Zurich. Each period left behind objects and building structures that reveal how societies changed over thousands of years.

This site belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Prehistoric Pile Dwellings and reveals how early communities lived along Alpine lakes over thousands of years ago. The location reflects settlement patterns of people who chose lakeshores as places to build their homes and organize their lives.

The site is visible from the modern Seedamm bridge, which connects Rapperswil to Hurden and crosses the lake. The archaeological zone itself is protected, but public access via the bridge allows visitors to observe the shoreline and understand the landscape directly.

Metal objects discovered underwater are interpreted as ancient ritual offerings that reveal religious beliefs of the time. Remnants of prehistoric bridges also show how people crossed the lake and connected different communities.

Location: Freienbach

Part of: prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps

Website: http://palafittes.org/en

GPS coordinates: 47.21890,8.80840

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26