Day Trips

From Zurich: Day Trip to Heidiland & Liechtenstein

Rapperswil Castle overlooking Lake Zurich with boats docked in the foreground.

Rooftops of Rapperswil with view of Lake Zurich and mountains, Switzerland.

Gutenberg Castle on a hill with surrounding vineyards in Liechtenstein, Europe.

Woman boarding a bus to Nami Island with a backpack.

Duration

7 hr 30 min

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Guided tour

Transfers included

4.1/5

(126)

Tobias

Sep 2025

Verified Partner Review

4/5

Went solo, mostly for Liechtenstein, but Heidiland surprised me—SO GREEN, like something out of a storybook. Our guide Anna was super patient with all my random questions. Crowd was bigger than I hoped (esp after lunch), and we had to hustle a bit at the end to get back to the bus. Wish I could’ve stayed longer in Vaduz, but all in all, worth it for the castle views and that quirky post office stamp!

Marta

Sep 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

Did this with my partner and our two teens—they were grumpy early but perked up at the castle in Vaduz. LOVED the countryside drive, honestly the views are EPIC. Our guide, Hans, had the best dad jokes (my kids rolled their eyes, I laughed). Only downside, not enough time to poke around Heidiland's farm area, but still got some cute goat pics. Highly recommend for families.

Juliette

Sep 2025

Verified Partner Review

5/5

The best way to see a bunch of places in a day, honestly. Our guide was full of stories, especially about old Swiss traditions. Rapperswil was so picturesque, felt like a fairytale. Heidiland had a bit of a theme-park vibe but my little sister LOVED it. Vaduz is tiny but the castle peeking over the town made my day. Would do again!

Scenic day trip from Zurich to Liechtenstein & Heidi’s Village, with Alpine views and free time at every stop.

Depart from Zurich HB Bus Station in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach with onboard WiFi.

Be accompanied by a professional, multilingual live guide who shares stories of Swiss culture, Alpine scenery, and local history.

Your first stop is Rapperswil. Wander the medieval Old Town, admire Rapperswil Castle, and enjoy lakeside strolls through cobbled streets of the ‘city of roses’

Cross the Toggenburg region to enter the neighboring country, Liechtenstein. Explore the capital Vaduz at leisure; visit the iconic post office for rare stamps, stop by a café, or take in castle views.

Head to the village that inspired Johanna Spyri’s cult children’s classic, Heidi with its meadows and goats.

Note: Visiting in summer includes entry to Heidi’s Village with Alpine chalets, goats, and a village shop. In winter, the itinerary is modified to visit Werdenberg, featuring Switzerland’s oldest houses and a hilltop castle.

Comfortable bus transportation from Zurich

Air-conditioned vehicle with free WiFi

Guided walk through Rapperswil Old Town

Visit to Vaduz, Liechtenstein with free time

Seasonal visit: Heidi’s Village (summer) or Werdenberg (winter)

Heidi house entry (optional visit)

Meals

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Personal expenses

Start point
Zurich HB Station
35 min
39.5 km
1. Rapperswil
48 min
78.1 km
2. Vaduz, Liechtenstein
3. Vaduz to Maienfeld / Werdenberg (seasonal)
End point
Zurich HB Station
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

4.1
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What our guests say
Tobias
Sep 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Went solo, mostly for Liechtenstein, but Heidiland surprised me—SO GREEN, like something out of a storybook. Our guide Anna was super patient with all my random questions. Crowd was bigger than I hoped (esp after lunch), and we had to hustle a bit at the end to get back to the bus. Wish I could’ve stayed longer in Vaduz, but all in all, worth it for the castle views and that quirky post office stamp!
Marta
Sep 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
Did this with my partner and our two teens—they were grumpy early but perked up at the castle in Vaduz. LOVED the countryside drive, honestly the views are EPIC. Our guide, Hans, had the best dad jokes (my kids rolled their eyes, I laughed). Only downside, not enough time to poke around Heidiland's farm area, but still got some cute goat pics. Highly recommend for families.
Simone
Sep 2025
Verified Partner Review
3/5
Rapperswil stop was nice but way too short. Heidiland was cute for photos, but honestly, I didn’t know the Heidi story (felt like maybe I missed a joke?). Liechtenstein was cool to tick off my list but a bit sleepy. Guide was helpful but felt like we were on a schedule the whole time. Not bad if you want a sampler platter, but felt a bit rushed.
Juliette
Sep 2025
Verified Partner Review
5/5
The best way to see a bunch of places in a day, honestly. Our guide was full of stories, especially about old Swiss traditions. Rapperswil was so picturesque, felt like a fairytale. Heidiland had a bit of a theme-park vibe but my little sister LOVED it. Vaduz is tiny but the castle peeking over the town made my day. Would do again!
Petra
Sep 2025
Verified Partner Review
4/5
Really enjoyed the train vibes through the Swiss countryside. Heidiland was almost too cute. We got some rain in Vaduz but still wandered around the souvenir shops. Our guide seemed to know everyone, which made us feel like locals. Only thing, the lunch stop was RIGHT when I wasn’t hungry, so I just had cake.

Accessibility

The attraction is suitable for pram/stroller users

Additional information

Heidi’s Village remains closed from November to March; during this period, the itinerary includes a visit to the charming Swiss village of Werdenberg.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Gray Line Check-in Booth.

Address: Bus Terminal Sihlquai, Ausstellungsstrasse, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland..

Landmark: Zurich Hub.

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Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Zurich Limmatstrasse. It is a quick 10-minute walk to the meeting point.

Board buses Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Palma Di Montechiaro to get you there.

Validity

This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.