I have not visited many castles that date back from 1036 but this was a special treat! This castle…read moreis up on the hill in Lenzburg and overlooks the town and serves as a point of reference for it's location. We made a hike up the hill to the castle after landing in Zurich and let me first say I do not recommend this is you have a health condition or did not sleep on your flight over to Zurich as I did! Oh boy...what a good hike! I felt like I was going to be sick a few times up! The castle is used for business functions, concerts and weddings. On this day they were preparing for a wedding in one of the rooms! One adult cost 14 CHF and one adult and up to five children cost 25 CHF. This was for a tour of the museum and area where you can dress up in period pice costumes, take a picture and get a good laugh at each other for how silly you look! You walk upwards and the museum is decorated in period from oldest at the bottom to newer periods as you escalate upwards! They were doing (what appeared to be) reconstruction of the outer wall as there was scaffolding on the outside. In the evening there are sheep which graze across the castle as the sun goes down to get their food. They meeeehhh beeeee and make lots of other interesting sounds! A fantastic family activity and great way to get an introduction to Swiss cultural plus get a great view of Lenzburg!

This castle just keeps going, it seemed without end. So…read moreallot a chunk of time to visit, my castle-going friends. It's so easy to get to from Brugg, Zurich, and Aarau too, by train, bus, or car, I'd recommend them all to you. Only 20 minutes walk from the bahnhof to the schloss, (but the way there's uphill, so it's kinda tough!) Or you can take the bus in only 8 minutes time, and avoid the longish walk and the uphill climb. We were there on a weekend of costumes and crowds, knights, swords, and reenactments were all around! Got a discount for my parents with the Swiss pass, and I didn't pay so much, averaged 'bout 8 franks per guest. We enjoyed burgers and bratwurst in the hof, then some ice cream cones to top it all off. There were no English tours, only German ones here- but at almost all exhibits, English signs did appear. Tons of stuff for young ones: a dragon center and kid's museum. For grown-ups: knights, courts, history-and the videos, you should see 'em! So stop on by Schloss Lenzburg for a dive back in history, You'll be so glad you visited, you'll shout a grand YIPEE!

Schloss Hallwyl is a great castle for the family! There's a mix of outdoors and indoors display and…read moreactivities for the kids to do. They have a lot of hands-on stuff for everyone to enjoy. Schloss Hallwyl is more rustic and a real feel for a medieval type of castle surrounded by water. There's also an audio guide available in English to help you get a more in depth history of the various displays inside the castle. Meter parking is available across the street (coins only - 1CHF = 1 Hour). *If you have a full day and a car, I highly recommend getting the Schlosspass for 34 CHF that also includes Schloss Lenzburg and Wildegg. It's only about 10 minutes apart from each of the locations.

Uster castle is worth a visit, especially for the nice view. It is also a good starting point for a…read morewalk along the hill, where there is a children's playground with a nice view as well. The castle itself can be visited inside on Sundays from 14:00 till 17:00 (July until October only).

Nice park with beautiful trees and green space along the lake. Toilets and benches available, with…read morevarious winding paths both paved and gravel. Nice to check out while passing through.

This park is a nice patch of grass at Enge on the edge of Lake Zurich. In the summer months, there…read moreare tons of people laid out on the grass sunbathing, having picnics, throwing Frisbees around, or just chilling with their dogs. You can also wade into the lake for a swim, although it's not so convenient to go in from all the large rocks because it's not a proper swimming area. But it's free to enter from here, so lots of people go for a dip. In the cooler months, it's still nice for a stroll to watch the birds swimming in the lake. There are various ducks and swans swimming about and the occasional fisherman, although I've never seen anyone catch anything here.

A great place to visit on a rainy afternoon between April and October. Lot's of tanks and military…read morestuff to look at. They have the old Mowag and Oerlikon-Buerle Werks exhibition on site since those enterprises were sold elsewhere. You should also checkout the Festungsmuseum Reuenthal. Their collections of weapons from all over the world and the history in general of that place is simply amazing. Great for guided group tours too if you call ahead.

I was lucky enough to be invited to the opening of the newest exhibit at Ballyana, "Bally…read moreMonsieur," a section of the museum/archive devoted to men's shoes. If you've ever heard of the luxury brand Bally, little Schönenwerd in Switzerland is where it all started back in the mid 1800s. At one point, Bally was the largest producer of shoes in the world! Like so many such brands, it's now in the hands of a conglomerate/mogul - but the history remains. The Ballyana not only has a remarkable collection of shoemaking machinery that all still seem to work, it also has an impressive gallery of exhibits that explain the history of the brand and the process of shoemaking. For anyone doing research, they also have an archive of really detailed records covering 150 years of company operations. Note: The museum/archive is located at the back of a light industrial park. Exhibits are only in German. If that's an obstacle, you may want to bring someone along or call ahead and ask if they have a docent who speaks English

Good museum. Large and cheap for Switzerland and has various types of artefacts. Mostly history, a…read moretouch of geology, a little contemporary art & some historical art. The only downside is the layout is rather disorganised so it's easy to miss stuff.

A very large museum giving you the history of Switzerland and the unique artifacts that come along…read morewith it. Free entry with your Swiss Travel Pass. I wouldn't consider it a must-see, but it was nice to know more of the country that we were traveling to.

Cool design store with finds from all over the world. Jewellery, stuffed animals, books, lamps and…read moremuch more. Good if you need a present. From homepage: Affaire 46 is a concept store for design and art products run by Nuria Furrer and Kathrin Bänziger. Every two months a unique exhibition that showcases not only wellknown and upcoming designers but also features eye catching design productes is put together. The exhibitions are created in close cooperation with independent and innovative artists and designers from around the world.