Location and surroundings

view on Feldbach from the hill
Picture: Martin Zeller

The B&B Oberhaushof is located on Seestrasse 4 in Feldbach, Hombrechtikon.

You can reach us very easily by public transport. Every 30 minutes, there is a S7 train to Zurich (30-minute ride on a scenic route along lake Zurich) and another one to Rapperswil (10-minute ride). The train station is a 5-minute walk away from the accommodation. Every 30 minutes, a bus takes you to Hombrechtikon.

Parking spaces at the accommodation are available. Since 2023, we also offer a publicly accessible charging station for electric vehicles.

Feldbach

Around Feldbach, you will find wonderful walking, hiking and cycling routes, e. g. the “Alte Landstrasse” which leads west from Feldbach train station to Ürikon with great panoramic views and is part of the cycling route 66 to Zurich.

baths and restaurant on pier on lakeshore
Public baths of Feldbach

The public baths of Feldbach (which also rent out pedalos) are a 10-minute walk away in a beautiful spot. They serve delicious fish dishes.

The place for workers and bikers: At Hans-Heiri’s, the pub in the former headquarters of the Hürlimann brewery, you will find hearty food and a cold beer.

Wider surroundings

old houses on the riverbank in Zurich
Zurich

Zurich with its old town and long lakeside promenades, shopping opportunities and cultural attractions needs no further introduction.

Paddle steamer on lake Zurich
Paddle steamer on lake Zurich

On the other end of the lake, Rapperswil offers an exceptionally beautiful old town and a relaxed harbour area filled with bars, cafés and restaurants and a wide range of shopping opportunities. Besides, it has a majestic castle complex, on which you have a fantastic view from the Oberhaushof farm. With children, a trip to Knie’s children’s zoo in Rapperswil is a must.

In the wider surroundings of Feldbach, you can visit islands (Ufenau, Lützelau), hills and mountains (Bachtel, Etzel and a little further away also Säntis and Rigi), museums (countless) and enjoy an adventure in a water park (Alpamare in Pfäffikon SZ on the other side of the lake), on a steam train (DVZO), in rope parks, on a boat trip (e. g. on a steam ship), and much more.