Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Maienfeld, Heidi's homeland
- Stroll through Rapperswil-Jona's medieval streets
- Visit the Principality of Liechtenstein
- Enjoy scenic views of the Swiss Alps
- Learn about Swiss culture and history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Heidiland and Liechtenstein
- Visit to Maienfeld, the setting of Heidi's story
- Exploration of Rapperswil-Jona, a medieval town
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Check in for your tour at the bus terminal Sihlquai and board the coach. The journey begins with a round trip along the most important sights of Zurich.
Along lake Zurich you will then travel to Rapperswil and visit the castle with its rose garden and the deer park. You will also have some time at leisure to stroll through the picturesque Old Town.
In Vaduz, the capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein you will have more time at leisure. A visit to the Post Office is recommended; the famous stamps from this tiny state are coveted worldwide by philatelists and amateur stamp lovers alike.
After a drive through the Rhine Valley we finally arrive at Maienfeld, the setting for the Heidi stories. In the summer months you visit Heidi's village. A pleasant short walk leads to a collection of typical mountain houses, a village shop, and of course lots of little goats. Entry into the authentic Heidi House is optional.
A beautiful trip back to Zurich along the banks of Lake Walen, guarded over majestically by the Churfirsten mountain range brings to a close this most nostalgic of Swiss tours.
Please note - in wintertime, you'll visit the quaint Swiss village of Werdenberg instead of Heidi's village.
Pass by: Then after crossing the Ricken Pass with its panoramic views of the Alps we reach the lovely Toggenburg region whose pretty hill and valley scenery is perfect chocolate box material!
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; other languages may be available upon request
- Departure times may vary; confirm with the tour operator
- Some sites may have entry fees not included in the tour price
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets
- Bring a camera to capture scenic views
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Please note Heidi's Village is closed during the winter months (November to March). You'll visit the quaint Swiss village of Werdenberg instead
Traveler reviews
It was a great day, be...
It was a great day, be sure to pack water! It was hot in some places. We had an outstanding and very helpful guide, Raymond and a truly excellent driver, Mark! Although it was Liechtenstein we wanted to see, we really enjoyed Rapperswil!
Hot and Disappointing
The "what to expect" says that the vehicle is air conditioned - that is a very generous description of the double decker bus that we had. It was air conditioned only in the sense that there were vents - which did not blow air for the first part of the tour and then took over 15 minutes to re-cool after every subsequent stop, and even then it only got to a slightly more bearable temperature on board. The stop in rapperswil was beautiful and nicely timed, but not having known anything about Heidiland before the tour, this stop was a letdown and a substantial amount of time (in comparison to the full tour) was spent on something that cost additional money and was super touristy. However, it is clear in the tour explanation that this stop is included so that's on me for not doing better research. The tour guide is really making quite a lot of effort on this tour, however the tour being given by the same guide in both English and Spanish means that he is having to talk so fast that it is hard to follow what he is saying. It should have been clear in the tour explanation what language would be spoken on the tour. I booked this tour for Liechtenstein (because it is cheaper than trying to take the trains yourself from Zurich), but Liechtenstein is definitely an afterthought. Had I know about the poor air conditioning on the bus, had a better understanding of Heidiland, and knew that the tour would be given in English and Spanish, I would have paid the additional money for the train tickets into Liechtenstein and done that country on our own (even though that would have meant missing out on Rapperswil, which I am very glad was included).
Wasted too much time in Liechtenstein and not enough at the Heidi house.
The main purpose of this tour was the Heidi tour. They didn’t allow enough time to visit the Heidi house as we were rushed to get back to the bus. How we, they spent over an hour in the country of Liechtenstein and we sat around for 20 minutes doing nothing. I would seriously move 15 minutes from Liechtenstein and move that to the Heidi tour. We felt like we only got half of our monies worth.
Good value
The tour itself was decent overall and reasonably good value. I originally chose it because it worked out cheaper than organising train travel to and from Liechtenstein myself. The guide was clearly very knowledgeable and shared a lot of information throughout the day. At times though, I did find parts of the commentary a little hard to stay engaged with — although that may partly be on me, as I didn’t really know much about Heidiland before booking the tour haha
Had a great experience on...
Had a great experience on the Liechtenstein and Headland tour. The guide was very informative throughout, sharing lots of interesting history and facts along the way. It’s a lot of driving, but absolutely worth it for the views and overall experience. Highly recommended!