The Origin of Katzensee

The Origin of Katzensee. The name 'Katzensee' does not originate from the German word for 'cat', but rather from the Alemannic name 'Hatto', which was later mo…

Location: Katzensee, Zurich, Switzerland

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The name 'Katzensee' does not originate from the German word for 'cat', but rather from the Alemannic name 'Hatto', which was later modified to 'Kattosee' and eventually 'Katzensee'. This etymological twist has been largely forgotten.

Source: Die Feldstrasse | Die Katzenseestrasse

The Origin of Katzensee — Zurich, Canton of Zurich

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