Küsnacht

The first place beyond Zurich on the northeast side of the lake is Küsnacht (427 m/1,401ft), a town of 12,000 inhabitants, with a church first mentioned in the records in 1158. The present building dates from the 15th C. and has wall-paintings in the choir. Also of interest are the "Höchhus", a 15th C. tower house, and a former commandery of the Knights of St John, now a teachers' training college. 3km/2mi southeast lies Erlenbach.