Kloten

Located 10 kilometers north of Zürich, Kloten (population 22,000) is home to Switzerland's largest international airport. You can explore Roman ruins at the reformed church, walk along Dorfstrasse with its 12th-century buildings, or join locals cheering for EHC Kloten at an ice hockey match in the Swiss Arena. The Foxtrail adventure game leads you through the town's streets while solving riddles about local landmarks.

Getting to and Around Kloten

Three railway stations connect Kloten to the rest of Switzerland, including Zürich Flughafen station in the airport's basement. Direct trains run to major Swiss cities throughout the day. The A51 motorway links to both Zürich and Bülach, while S-Bahn lines S2, S16, and S24 run every 15-30 minutes. You'll reach Zürich's city center in about 15 minutes by train.

Sports and Recreation

Watch EHC Kloten compete in Switzerland's National League at the 7,800-seat Swiss Arena. The Foxtrail scavenger hunt challenges you to decode messages and solve puzzles while exploring the town. The 2-3 hour trail takes you past the town hall, through market squares, and along the Glatt River.

Town Center and Roman History

Walk along Dorfstrasse to see buildings dating from the 1200s. At the reformed church site, you can examine the remains of a Roman settlement that flourished from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD. The visible foundation walls and remnants of a 4th-century fort mark where two major Roman roads intersected - one from Vindonissa to Brigantium and another leading to Turicum (now Zürich).

Weather and Walking Routes

January temperatures range from -2°C to 3°C with occasional snow, while July sees averages between 14°C and 25°C. Forest paths cover 26.7% of Kloten's area, with marked trails leading through pine and beech woods. Walking routes extend into surrounding farmland, where paths follow the Glatt Valley with views of agricultural fields and distant Alps.