From the ancient Uster Castle to the tranquil waters of the Greifensee, this video offers a glimpse into the charm and character of this Swiss town.

Uster is the third largest town in canton Zürich and one of the largest in Switzerland, with around 35,000 inhabitants. It offers high-quality standards for living and working, connected with nature.
Uster calls itself “Wohnstadt am Wasser” (residential city on the water). The Aabach river flows right through it, many fountains and ponds can be found all around, and it is located next to the lake Greifensee.

Schloss Uster
The iconic heritage landmark Uster Castle, dates to the 13th century. Originally built as a stronghold and used for centuries as a seat of power in the region. Today, it houses a school, and part of it opens regularly to the public, visitors can explore its history and enjoy stunning views. It is located above the Reformed Church (Kirche Uster). Right in front of the castle, there is a nice Steakhouse restaurant. There is also a vineyard in the southwestern slope, overlooking the Greifensee towards the Pfannenstiel–Forch mountain chain.

Stadhauss
The administrative center of Uster. Since 1962, the Stadthaus has been one of the central points of the city. It was designed by the Swiss architect Bruno Giacometti, as a house that is open for everyone, with generous spaces.

StadtPark
Right in the heart of Uster, the park provides a calming influence, with its pond, playgrounds and trees. It is a popular destination for families and nature lovers, as it offers walking paths, picnic areas, a Cafe and playgrounds. At night, the fiberglass luminaires react to the approach of pedestrians and interact with each other.
There are many popular events in the park all around the year. Concerts, theatre performances, amusement parks, Christmas market, ice skating, often take place there. Also, many events take place in the Stadthofsaal and the Landihalle (including the Oktoberfest Züri-Oberland), around the park.

Roundabout Rhino und Zeughaus
Roundabout Rhino is a unique traffic circle with the sculpture created by the Uster artist Leto Meyle. It is a symbol of the city.
The Zeughaus offers spaces for creative industries, studios, rehearsal rooms, gastronomy, exhibitions, festivals and events. There is an ongoing project to renew the area to include a large hall, a stage, cinemas, exhibition room, etc.

Einkaufen
There are many shopping opportunities in Uster, including small charming shops, kiosks, sports equipment stores, boutiques, beauty salons, supermarkets and bigger shopping malls, like the Shoppingcenter Illuster and the Uschter 77.

Bahnhof
Uster is easily accessible by public transportation, with a train station located in the heart of the city. From there, you can easily travel to several destinations in Canton Zürich, as well as to many parts of Switzerland and Europe.

Känzeli
A network of footpaths and bike trails run through the Gschwader forest, which allows you to climb the Känzeli from all directions. Through a small clearing in the forest, you have a fantastic view of the downtown. Now, home of a new Mountain Bike Blue trail.

Zellweger Park
Renowned architect’s residential buildings and many art objects by well-known artists have found their place around this pond with the impressive wooden bridge "Drift Structure" by Tadashi Kawamata.

Sport Centre
Aussensportanlagen Buchholz – a very complete and modern sports centre with indoor and outdoor sports facilities for a wide range of activities, including: tennis, running, swimming, football, volleyball, skating, etc.

Greifensee
The Greifensee, this beautiful lake is a popular spot for cycling, swimming, SUP, boating and fishing. The Strandbad offers a 50m swimming pool and other pools for non-swimmers and kids, a playground and courts for beach volleyball. Its shores are under nature protection, there are some birdwatching towers, its banks are not built up and are only accessible in a few places.
On weekends, the circular path around the lake can get busy with many cyclists, rollerbladers, runners and walkers.
With its crystal-clear water and stunning natural scenery, this is a perfect place to relax and unwind.

Whether you're interested in history, natural beauty, or cultural events, Uster has something for everyone.
So why not plan a visit to this charming city and experience all that it has to offer?

PricoTu.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Schloss Uster
01:18 Stadhauss
01:32 StadtPark
02:27 Roundabout Rhino
02:57 Einkaufen
03:38 Bahnhof
04:25 Känzeli
05:22 Zellweger Park
06:14 Sport Centre
06:48 Greifensee
08:38 Outro

By: Elson Mendes Filho (PricoTu)
Film Equipment: GoPro Hero 10, iPhone 12, DJI Mini 3 Pro
Production: Gradient Descent Media
Filmed between February and March 2023
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Music: "Hopefully Yours", "Tangled" and "Around Again" by Ian Post.

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