Location
Thalwil is home to more than 17,000 citizens. Located on the left banks of Lake Zurich, it is situated about nine kilometers away from Zurich’s downtown.With its broad forested areas, dreamy ponds, expansive lakeside access and gorgeous paths along the banks of the Sihl, this community offers an attractive and diverse environment and the best opportunities to thoroughly rest, recuperate and rejuvenate close to nature.
Public transportation
As Swiss Railways’ (SBB’s) main transportation hub, Thalwil benefits from having the absolutely best train connections.The S-Bahn leaves every 10 minutes to Zurich, usually without any stops on the way, getting you to Zurich Central Station within 10 minutes.The Zimmerberg bus service additionally connects Thalwil to the surrounding communities several times an hour.Last but not least, a passenger ferry can get you to Bürkliplatz within 30 minutes.
Schools
Thalwil has an excellent school system, with six kindergartens, four primary schools and a secondary school.Child daycare and the school lunch program handle supervision of the children when the schools close their doors.International private schools are located in the neighboring Rüschlikon.
Recreation
Thalwil’s recreational offerings are diverse.Around 120 clubs and associations with a cultural or athletic orientation arrange innumerable activities to create a chance to enjoy social outlets and have fun.The town additionally features beach volley ball courts and Pétanque squares (a form of the game of boules), a natural running/biking track called the “Finnenbahn,” and a parcourse trail, as well as a skating rink, ice rink, indoor pool and three lakeside bathing areas: in other words, an abundance of many summer and winter sports facilities.
Shopping
In Thalwil, you get whatever your heart desires.The town center enjoys the superb services of many wholesalers, like Migros, Coop, Denner, and Lidl, as well as those of its retail shops and grocery stores. The post office, banks, boutiques, apothecaries, pharmacies and several other retail services make for a complete list.
Hotels/restaurants
In Thalwil, you can find everything from the finest seafood restaurant to hearty Italian pizza to the friendly village tavern: a selection of almost 20 exciting venues for every conceivable gastronomic choice is right there at your fingertips.The “Sedartis Inn,” a centrally located conference hotel, is extremely popular, as are the elegant hotel “Alex am See" and the “Etzliberg” Restaurant, which always lures its guests into its gardens, thanks to the fantastic panoramic view across Lake Zurich to the Alpine landscape beyond. And if you are prepared to drive a moment longer in either direction – toward the City or the Lake – then a full range of restaurants will open up to you, leaving you with a tough choice to make!
Top sites
Alpenstrasse, the Rüti forest, various ridges with panoramic views
