Parish Church of St. John, Rapperswil
Parish Church of St. John
Parish Church of St. John
4.5
Full view
The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
149 within 3 miles
Restaurant Quellenhof
253
0.2 mi$$$$ • Austrian • Swiss • International
Restaurant Falkenburg
164
271 ft$$ - $$$ • Swiss • Mediterranean • Healthy
Hotel Jakob
95
241 ft$$$$ • International • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Restaurante La Fuente
114
108 ft$$ - $$$ • Seafood • Mediterranean • European
Thai Orchid
79
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options
Seerestaurant Steinbock
140
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Austrian • Swiss • Vegetarian Friendly
Ristorante La Scala
260
0.1 mi$$$$ • Italian • Mediterranean • Healthy
inä
32
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Swiss • Cafe • European
Himmapan Lodge
269
0.4 mi$$$$ • Asian • Thai • Vegetarian Friendly
Restaurant Marco's
66
0.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Mediterranean • European
Attractions
35 within 6 miles
Schloss Rapperswil
228
125 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
The Polish Museum
45
182 ftSpeciality Museums • History Museums
Stadtmuseum Rapperswil-Jona
11
438 ftSpeciality Museums
Hauptplatz
1
234 ftPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Municipio
1
234 ftGovernment Buildings
Fischmarktplatz
1
0.1 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Rapperswil Rose Gardens
27
0.1 miGardens
Wooden Bridge from Rapperswil to Hurden
246
0.3 miHistoric Sites • Bridges
Knies Kinderzoo Rapperswil
299
0.4 miZoos
Sonnenhof
2
0.3 miShopping Malls
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Lynn C
Cleveland, OH54,302 contributions
May 2018
Love this church. Small but very well kept up. Beautiful altar, pulpit, organs and paintings. Recommend visiting if you go to the castle as its right next door.
Written May 17, 2018
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StotheN
Besiktas, Turkey345 contributions
Dec 2019
Something haunting about this church. It has been there for 800 years and more. Is touted to be a Templar installation. Highly recommended to visit if in the region.
Written December 27, 2019
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AndPancho
Brisbane, Australia1,454 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
Beautiful old church.
Located next to the castle overlooking the town of Rapperswil.
Some graves outside the church.
Peaceful place for a short walk.
Located next to the castle overlooking the town of Rapperswil.
Some graves outside the church.
Peaceful place for a short walk.
Written November 29, 2018
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savvyuec
Hyderabad, India582 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
The church is at the back of the castle overlooking the town. The entrance is free and you a look around for 15 mins.
Written December 17, 2019
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Susmarijosep
Renton, WA543 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
Thought it was a chapel coz it was beside the big church. The inside was beautiful and quaint, the church has a working bell and the bell pull is just by the altar.
Written May 26, 2018
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Haamid J
Zurich, Switzerland3,171 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
I was up early after sunrise to the castle. The church and some graves outside were a reminder of human frailty and the short temporary stay on our planet earth.
It was a day to be thankful for nature's generosity to many.
It was a day to be thankful for nature's generosity to many.
Written September 5, 2017
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FormerCaliBoy
Zurich, Switzerland19,608 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
Upon entering the church, there are brochures (German) explaining the history of the church and the surrounding area. There is a large seating area for the congregation, large altar and two side altars one of which has a statue of the sliver statue of the Madonna.
There are decorations along the walls and at the back of the church is a nice pipe organ. The painting at the side altars along with the many windows along the building offers much lighting that shines through above the altar and the entire church. There is a nice chandelier in the middle of the church and in front of the altar.
I would recommend seeing this along with Schloss Rapperswil, The Polish Museum and the small church (Liebfrauenkapelle) located next door.
There are decorations along the walls and at the back of the church is a nice pipe organ. The painting at the side altars along with the many windows along the building offers much lighting that shines through above the altar and the entire church. There is a nice chandelier in the middle of the church and in front of the altar.
I would recommend seeing this along with Schloss Rapperswil, The Polish Museum and the small church (Liebfrauenkapelle) located next door.
Written October 4, 2014
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Larry917
New York City, NY300 contributions
Jul 2012 • Friends
This lovely Catholic church dates from the 13th century (19th century faithful partial rebuilt) and is located next to the Rapperswil castle on the hill above the city. Don't pass it by when you leave the castle! It is worth a visit thanks to its beautiful interior. There is also an interesting cemetery adjacent as well as the tiny St, Mary's Chapel.
Written July 22, 2012
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chateau57
West Midlands160 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
A wonderful reward after the "climb" up the hill. A delightful setting, a marvellous setting and a particularly elegant design.
Written September 21, 2016
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Daniel C
Melbourne, Australia238 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Looked at the beautiful church with its magnificent organ, structure and artwork.
Best kept secret is the chapel at the back up the hill. Small but even nicer.
Best kept secret is the chapel at the back up the hill. Small but even nicer.
Written July 26, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions about Parish Church of St. John
- Hotels near Parish Church of St. John:
- (0.05 mi) Hotel & Restaurant JAKOB
- (0.13 mi) Sorell Hotel Speer
- (0.41 mi) Moxy Rapperswil
- (2.06 mi) Seedamm Plaza
- (2.88 mi) Hotel Marina Lachen
- Restaurants near Parish Church of St. John:
- (0.02 mi) Restaurante La Fuente
- (0.02 mi) Schloss Rapperswil
- (0.05 mi) Restaurant Falkenburg
- (0.05 mi) Hotel Jakob
- (0.04 mi) Banoo Im Rössli