Uster

Uster is a city and capital of the district of Uster in the canton of Zurich in Switzerland.

It is the third-largest city in the canton of Zurich. About 35,000 people live there. It is one of the twenty largest cities in Switzerland. It is next to lake Greifensee.

The city of Uster received the Wakker Prize in 2001.

History
Uster was first mentioned in 775 as Ustra villa. In 1099, the House of Rapperswil gave the city St. Andreas Church.

Villages
Kirchuster, Freudwil, Nänikon, Niederuster, Nossikon, Oberuster, Riedikon, Sulzbach, Wermatswil, Werrikon, Winikon-Gschwader and Uster

Gallery

References

Other websites

 Official website of the city of Uster 
 Map of Uster 


Category:Municipalities in Uster
Category:Cities in Switzerland