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Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day

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Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day
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Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day
On this tour discover lush green forests and quaint villages set against the backdrop of the magnificent peaks of the Swiss Alps in Graubünden Maienfeld, Switzerland.
Follow your tour guide and stroll along the cobble stone streets seamed by half-timbered houses on your exploration of Rapperswil-Jona, a medieval town in Switzerland.
Meet Heidi and young goatherd Peter, the famous characters of one of the best-selling books ever written, on your Heidiland tour starting from Zürich, Switzerland.
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Experience the natural splendor and cultural richness of two countries on a full-day tour of the Zurich region and the Liechtenstein Principality. With a knowledgeable guide, immerse yourself in a wonderland of sweeping valleys, alpine lakes, plunging waterfalls and scenic reserves as you explore Heidiland by coach. See the spectacular sights of Zurich on a guided city tour and marvel at the ancient majesty of Rapperswil and its medieval castle. Discover Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein, and its charming beauty and then return to Zurich after a comprehensive and captivating experience.
  • Visit Heidiland and Liechtenstein on a day trip from Zurich
  • In Rapperswil, you'll see its medieval castle and have free time
  • See amazing views of the Swiss Alps and alpine lakes
  • Travel to Vaduz, the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein

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In just one day, explore some of Switzerland’s most scenic Alpine areas, plus the tiny country of Liechtenstein.
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Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Food & Drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Heidi House Admission Fee (optional visit)
Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai , Ausstellungsstrasse, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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Bus Terminal Sihlquai is located 200 meters behind Zurich HB (central station). IMPORTANT: When using GPS - please type in ‘Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich’. You can find our Gray Line check-in booth right at the first parking lot.

11:00 AM
This activity will end right where it started.
Greet your expert guide at a central Zurich location and climb aboard an air-conditioned coach for a panoramic tour of Zurich, a city considered Switzerland’s cultural capital. Admire the rich architectural array and hear tales of Zurich’s prosperous past before travelling to Rapperswil, a charming medieval town known as the ‘City of Roses’. 

On arrival, marvel at the towering turrets of the medieval castle and then enjoy some leisurely free time to explore independently. Return to your vehicle and capture panoramic photographs of the Alps as you cross the Ricken Pass and arrive in Toggenberg, a gorgeous region replete with swooping valleys and beautiful mountain scenery. 

Next, cross the border to Vaduz, capital of the minute Principality of Liechtenstein, and spend more leisurely free time discovering the charm of the city. Visit the Post Office to catch a glimpse of its highly prized stamps and then return to the coach for the short journey to Maienfield, the stunning setting of the Heidi stories. 

Take a pleasant stroll to a collection of mountain houses and absorb incredible views of the surrounding mountains. Opt to visit the Heidi House at your own expense and then gaze at the picturesque banks of Lake Walen as you travel back to Zurich by coach. 

Please note: In wintertime, visit the quaint village of Werdenberg instead of Heidi-Village.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Bus Station
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.
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Rapperswil Rose Gardens
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.
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Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Vaduz
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.
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Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Heididorf
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.
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Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Zurich
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.
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Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Werdenberg
Please note - in wintertime, you'll visit the quaint Swiss village of Werdenberg instead of Heidi's village.
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Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Pass By:  
Ricken Pass
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!
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please note Heidi's Village is closed during the winter months (November to March). You'll visit the quaint Swiss village of Werdenberg instead
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the typical group size?
A:Group size for this tour is capped at a maximum of 45 travelers.
Oct 2019
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Heidiland and Liechtenstein Tour from Zurich: Two Countries in One Day.

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  • "This is a definite must if you are traveling to Zurich." See review
  • "Although the company mentioned it is accessible, I think anyone on wheelchair would have found it difficult to navigate, so I wouldn't recommend to anyone on wheels." See review
  • "Hardly necessary to stop outside Fraumunster when there was no time to do anything." See review

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star-4
Nice experience
Montse_C
, Aug 2022
It was a very nice experience! We visited some fantastic places, although if you do not buy a ticket in Heidiland (extra expense) you cannot see almost anything of the place. Our guide, Walter, was very nice and he gave good explanations. Despite all that, we booked the excursion in Spanish and he had almost no clue about it, although he tried to make the explanations in Spanish. The wifi of the bus was not working neither.
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star-5
Great day, with great guide
Catherine_P
, Aug 2022
Our guide Walter provided excellent commentary throughout the tour. Rapperswil was lovely. I only wish we could have travelled the first leg from Zurich to Rapperswil by boat and been picked up by bus there for the remainder of the tour.
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star-3
Adequate
Christine_G
, Aug 2022
Tour was fine but Heidiland is just a tourist trap. The time in Lichtenstein was enough but was not organised.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2022
We thank you for your feedback and we very much regret that we did not meet your expectations. We would like to explain: Heidiland as the home of the famous children's book characters Heidi and Peter is located in the east of Switzerland in the cantons of St. Gallen and Graubünden and extends from Weesen to Trimmis, from Lake Walen to the Bündner Herrschaft on an area of 700 km². This large region is many countryside and offers beautiful changing sceneries. In Maienfeld we visit the HeidiVillage where the authentic Heidihouse is which serves as a museum (entrance is optional) and the area is just countryside with little naughty goats. The kiosk offers many souvenirs in connection with the children book ‘Heidi’. We are pleased that you enjoyed more the visit to Vaduz in the principality of Liechtenstein. Many thanks.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Best tour thanks to Peter
Christopher_F
, Aug 2022
Fantastic tour, Peter is the best guide around, he speaks many languages and takes time to speak to all the travellers. He really made the tour and is an absolute diamond .
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star-5
Beautiful views at every turn
Louise_J
, Aug 2022
The scenery is absolutely incredible! Even if you’re unfamiliar with the Heidi books it’s worth it for the beauty of the place. Everywhere looks like a postcard. Our guide, Walter, was friendly and informative
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Friendly and Knowledgeable Guide
April_R
, Aug 2022
The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I only wish we had more free time, even if it meant starting the tour earlier in the morning. The portions of the tour that was on foot needed more time at those locations.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
If you know/love Heidi’s story and the mountains, this trip is definitely for you!
Novelita_S
, Aug 2022
Our tour guide Walter was amazing! Very knowledgeable and have a sense of humour, which kept the group alive! The only thing with this trip was there wasn’t enough time for Heidiland. It felt like we were rushed to go around the Heididorf & gift shop. Nevertheless it was amazing! I went Aug. 3, and the sun was sizzling hot! Make sure you dress appropriately. Have a light umbrella, a hand/portable fan, and a refillable water bottle. There’s a cold drinkable fountain right in front of the gift shop. Will definitely recommend this trip!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Great tour
Anne_G
, Aug 2022
Wonderful tour! Despite the hot weather our tour guide was engaging and knowledgeable. The scenery is beautiful and the pace of the tour is leisurely. We only had around 20 people in our group which was the perfect size. Rapperswill is beautiful and Heidiland is very cute. I will say I would love if the stop in Vaduz was extended so that we could have gotten to visit the castle but other than that it was a lovely day! I was on the fence about this as I thought it might be too “touristy” and crowded but no place we visited was too crowded and every place was beautiful. Also, I am a woman traveling alone and I notified that this tour had about 4 other single women travelers - so definitely very safe and a great thing to do if you are in the same boat and want to make some friends :)
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
A Very Enjoyable Tour
AislingMary_O
, Jul 2022
A very enjoyable trip! Lots of wonderful sights to be seen in Zurich, Heidiland and Vaduz. The views along the journey were amazing! There was plenty of time spent at each location to look around and explore. Mike, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of interesting information on the sights throughout the tour. Tony, the bus driver, got us all there safely. Both were very nice and pleasant, too. I highly recommend this tour!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
Nice day trip
kcwood422
, Jul 2022
Nice day trip...really liked seeing another little country. The biggest negative was not being dropped off at the bus station. It took an extra 45 to locate the bus station and find wifi to get an Uber.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2022
Many thanks for taking the time to send us a review. We are pleased to read that you liked the routing, scenery and the visits. The unpleasant experience caused that the tour did not end back at the Bus Terminal is very regrettable. It has become a preferred drop-off location, on the front side of the main station, so that our customers can save the 200 meter walking distance from the Bus Terminal to the train station (city center). But of course this is not an advantage if you can't find your way.
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star-4
Solid experience but bring your fan.
Kevin_S
, Jul 2022
Lovely views and educational experience overall. Armando was a solid guide. Deducted one star because despite repeated requests to increase cooling on the very, very warm and humid day, the bus remained too hot. The bus looked relatively new and I believe the owner of the tour company was operating the bus.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Great experience
Elizabeth_D
, Jul 2022
The tour guide was incredible. It was a very informative tour. We really enjoyed everywhere we visited and highly recommend.
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star-5
Unique experience.
Arlita_M
, Jul 2022
Two countries in one day. Peter, our guide was fantastic. Scenic view along the way. Highly recommended for everyone.
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star-5
Great tour!
Valerie_C
, Jul 2022
Best tour guide ever! Walter was fabulous. Knowledgeable, funny and more. Only wish we had more time in Lichtenstein. It was a great tour!
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Our favorite part of this...
Melissa_M
, Jul 2022
Our favorite part of this your eas Rapperswil. It was such a picturesque town with great food and photo opportunities. Our tour guide was also great - very friendly and provided lots of information. My main complaint would be that there wasn't ample time to really explore places. Everywhere we went felt very rushed. And it would've been nice if the admission into the Heidi houses was included. But overall the scenery was beautiful.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-3
Revisit the length of stay in each stops
Georsadd_G
, Jul 2022
More time should be allocated in Liechtenstein. If you like Heidi - this tour is for you as it was the highlight of rhis tour.
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2 travelers found this review helpful
star-4
You see many beautiful...
Auli_T
, Jul 2022
You see many beautiful places during this trip. I defenately recommend it. Our guide Walter knows a lot and he took really good care of our group. Thanks also to our wonderful driver Peter!
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star-5
Excellent tour.
April_H
, Jul 2022
I'm so glad I took this tour. I loved all of our stops and our tour guide was funny and informative. Rapperswil was my favorite stop. The food was delicious and the town was charming. I wish we had an exra hour in Rapperswil. Bring your passport if you want to get it stamped in Liechtenstein. It costs 2 or 3 Euros, I can't remember which. The bus doesn't have USB plugs to charge your phone, but I did see outlets along each window side seat, so bring your European plug.
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star-5
Quick day trip to Liechtenstein
Carolyn_B
, Jul 2022
You spend most of the tour going to different places in Switzerland like Heidiland but it is also a good tour to add Liechtenstein to your traveled list. You get about an hours worth of free time at each stop and that’s really all you need.
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star-4
Enjoyable day with great scenery.
Linda_B
, Jul 2022
Nice day trip from Zurich. Enjoyed being able to get to Liechtenstein and getting my passport stamped. Beautiful scenery and a comfortable ride. Saw some raptors and storks.
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