Oberrieden is a municipality situated in the district of Horgen within the canton of Zurich in Switzerland.

Location

The town occupies a position on the southern shore of Lake Zurich (Zürichsee), forming part of the series of settlements that line the lake’s shoreline. Its territory runs from the valley of the Sihl river directly to the lakeside, creating a relatively narrow band of land between the river and the water.

Overview

Oberrieden is principally a lakeside community with residential areas and local amenities. Its setting — squeezed between river and lake — shapes the municipality’s layout and land use, with lakeshore areas used for recreation and settlements set on the landward side.