Zurich Day Trip: Jucker Farm Pumpkin Festival & Lake Zurich Walk

Planning the perfect autumn day trip from Zurich? Join our family as we visit Jucker Farm (Bächlihof Jona) in Rapperswil-Jona! Known for its incredible seasonal autumn harvest vibes, this family-friendly farm features giant pumpkin art, a massive 766 kg winning pumpkin, farm cafés, fresh apple Süssmost, and a beautiful hidden lakeside walk along Lake Zurich just 5 minutes away. Perfect for a half-day family excursion (2–4 hours) from Zurich HB. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Autumn Day Trip: Arriving at Jucker Farm (Bächlihof Jona) 1:15 This Year's Theme: Playing & Gaming Pumpkin Exhibition 2:45 Inside the Farm Café & Local Food Options 4:10 Seeing the 766 kg Giant Winning Pumpkin! 5:30 Tasting Traditional Fresh Swiss Süssmost (Apple Juice) 6:45 5-Minute Walk to Lake Zurich & The Lakeside Slide 8:10 Peaceful Weekday Lake Views & Outro 🚂 HOW TO REACH BÄCHLIHOF JONA: • From Zurich HB: Take the S5 or S7 train to Rapperswil station (approx. 35–40 mins). • From Rapperswil: Take a quick bus to "Jona, Bächlihof" or enjoy a flat, scenic 15–20 minute walk directly to the farm. 📌 SUBSCRIBE to join our family adventures and discover the best things to do in Swiss! -------------------------------------------------- 🗺️ EXPLORE ZURICH & SWITZERLAND (Our Playlists) -------------------------------------------------- ✦ Near Zurich | Easy Trips & Experiences:    • 🌿 Near Zurich | Easy Trips & Experiences   ✦ Hidden Gems of Switzerland:    • 🐄 Hidden Gems of Switzerland 🇨🇭   ✦ Beautiful Lakes of Switzerland:    • 🏞️ Beautiful Lakes of Switzerland 🇨🇭   ✦ Best of Switzerland | Top Picks:    • Best of Switzerland 🇨🇭 | Top Picks   🏷️ TAGS #juckerfarm #pumpkinfestival #zurichdaytrip #rapperswil #lakezurich #todoinswiss #switzerlandtravel #swissautumn #familytravelswitzerland #baechlihof