Horgen

5km/3mi beyond Thalwil is Horgen (411 m/1,348ft; pop. 16,000) a long straggling industrial township with a Baroque church of 1782 containing fine frescoes of 1875. In the local museum by the lake (Alte Sust, Bahnhofstrasse 27) can be seen prehistoric finds from the lakeside settlement of Horgen as well as exhibits of local handicraft. There is a car ferry to Meilen on the north shore of the lake.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Related Attractions

Bergbaumuseum Käpfnach

A history of the mine including tools and archaeological finds.

Address

Bergbaumuseum Käpfnach
Bergwerkstrasse 29-31
CH-8810 Horgen
Switzerland

Hours

April 1 to November 30

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00	13:00
Close	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Tips

Also open by appointment for groups.

Sust - Local Museum

A representation of the culture of the area including local handicraft, textiles, kitchen utensils and a small weapon collection.

Address

Ortsmuseum Sust
Bahnhofstrasse 27
CH-8810 Horgen
Switzerland

http://www.ortsmuseum-horgen.ch

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	14:00
Close							17:00