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Practical info — Horgen

🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • Walk along the lakeside promenade in the evening to enjoy the sunset over Lake Zurich.
  • Take the car ferry to Meilen for a scenic and convenient way to cross the lake.
  • Visit the Sust Museum in the harbor area to learn about the town's industrial history.
  • Prefer the S-Bahn for trips to Zurich, as parking in the center is limited and expensive.
  • Hike up to Horgenberg for a panoramic view of the Alps and the lake basin.

🍽 Food

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Lake Zurich Perch (Egli)

Try these local perch fillets in the restaurants located directly on the lakeshore.

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Zürcher Geschnetzeltes

A classic veal dish with cream sauce, often served in traditional inns.

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Horgen Wine

Sample local wines from the vineyards on the left bank of the lake.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Horgen Weekly Market

Every Thursday morning, you can find fresh regional products at the town square.

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Local Bakeries

Visit the confectioneries in the center for traditional Zurich sweet treats.

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Horgenberg

A quiet recreation area above the town with meadows and forests.

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Lakeside path

Away from the harbor, the path along the water features many quiet spots.

Highlights of 2026

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Horgen is located on the left bank of Lake Zurich in the canton of Zurich and serves as the capital of its namesake district. The town extends from the lakeshore up to the forested heights of the Zimmerberg, offering a high quality of life near the economic hub of Zurich. Historically, Horgen was a vital transshipment point for goods traveling over the Gotthard Pass, a legacy still represented by the historic Sust building. During the 19th century, the community flourished as a center of the silk industry, which left a lasting architectural imprint with elegant villas and factory buildings. Today, Horgen is a modern service center and a popular residential area for commuters, boasting excellent transport links by rail and ferry to Meilen. The lakeside promenade and the surrounding hiking trails on Horgnerberg offer a variety of recreational activities. Notably, the reformed church, a late Baroque structure, sits majestically above the town center.

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °C-104913171918141040
Rain mm9474929114113914414610310087102

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Geography

Population
22,662
Coordinates
47.26000, 8.59800

Facts

  • Transshipment hub for Gotthard trade since the Middle Ages
  • Administrative seat of the Horgen district
  • The Sust building now serves as a local history museum
  • Ferry service connects Horgen with Meilen across the lake
  • Once a center of the Zurich silk industry
  • The reformed church was built in 1782 in Rococo style

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Sights in the town Horgen (14)

Ortsmuseum Sust🏛 museum

A local history museum housed in a historic building in Horgen.

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Agentenhaus🏛 museum

Museum on the history of the Swiss intelligence service, housed in a former spy house in Horgen.

🕒 "Das Museum kann nur mit einer Führung besichtigt werden."💶

Bergwerkmuseum🏛 museum

Museum dedicated to the history of the largest brown coal mine in Switzerland.

🕒 Apr-Nov Sa 13:00-16:30

Erlenmoos🌿 nature

A local nature reserve in Horgen providing a habitat for diverse flora and fauna.

Villa Seerose🌿 nature

A viewpoint in Horgen offering scenic views of the surrounding area.

Eichenbänkli🌿 nature

Eichenbänkli in Horgen is a bench under an old oak tree with a lake view.

Growth Rings📍 landmark

Growth Rings in Horgen is a land art sculpture of concentric stone rings on the lakeshore.

Humming Stone📍 landmark

Humming Stone in Horgen is a granite block that emits a humming sound when struck.

Parkbad Seerose🎡 recreation

Parkbad Seerose is a lakeside lido on Lake Zurich in Horgen.

Reformierte Kirche Horgen⛪ religious

The Reformed Church of Horgen is on the shore of Lake Zurich.

St. Josef (Horgen)⛪ religious

Catholic church built in 1935 with a tall tower visible from the lake in Horgen.

Kirche Heilig Chrüz⛪ religious

Heilig Chrüz church in the Oberrieden district of Horgen.

Horgenbergweiher👨‍👩‍👧 family

This pond in Horgen is a quiet spot for a walk in nature.

Strandbad Oberrieden👨‍👩‍👧 family

This sports centre in Horgen features a lakeside beach for sporting activities.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Horgen located?
Horgen is located on the left bank of Lake Zurich, about 15 km south of Zurich.
Is there a ferry from Horgen?
Yes, the car ferry connects Horgen directly with Meilen on the opposite shore.
What is the Käpfnach Mine?
It is a former lignite mine that can be visited today as a show mine with a tunnel railway.
Can you go hiking in Horgen?
The Horgen mountain pond and the hiking trails on Zimmerberg offer great views.
What does Horgen village center offer?
The historical center has pretty alleys, cafes, and an impressive reformed church.
Horgen: where is it located?
Horgen is located in Switzerland.
Horgen: what is there to see?
Highlights include Ortsmuseum Sust, Agentenhaus, Bergwerkmuseum.
Horgen: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun, Aug.
Horgen: why is it worth visiting?
Horgen is located on the left bank of Lake Zurich in the canton of Zurich and serves as the capital of its namesake district.
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