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| Canton | Schwyz | |
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| Residents | 15.181 (2018) | |
| height | 516 m, 852 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.wbs.ch | |
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Schwyz is a locality in the heart of the Switzerland. Although it is actually a small town, it is used by the locals Schwyz village or sometimes Spots Schwyz called. The political municipality Schwyz consists of the village Schwyz and the three Branches mentioned smaller places Rickenbach, Ibach and Seewen.
background
getting there
By plane
By train
Schwyz train station is in Seewen. There are direct connections from Zurich, Basel, Lucerne and the Ticino. From the train station you can take the bus to the center.
By bus
In the street
The Schwyz motorway exit (exit 39 of the A4 / E41) is also in Seewen. From there, the center can be reached in a few minutes. Travel time from Zurich: approx. 45 minutes, from Lucerne: approx. 40 minutes.
By bicycle
Schwyz is almost directly on cycle route 3 (North-South route) and 4 (Alpine panorama route) of Cycling in Switzerland, both through the neighboring village Fountain to lead.
mobility
Schwyz can be easily explored on foot, by bike, by car or by public transport. Buses run according to a regular schedule to all neighboring towns, tickets can be bought on the bus.
Tourist Attractions
Museums
- Federal Letter Museum, Bahnhofstrasse 20. Tel.: 41 819 20 64. Next to the Federal letter From the year 1291 (the founding document of the Swiss Confederation) further important freedom documents as well as historical flags are presented.Open: closed on Mondays.
- Forum of Swiss History, Hofmatt. Tel.: 41 819 60 11. The focus of the permanent exhibition is everyday Swiss history. Objects and information about everyday life in different epochs of history are shown.Open: closed on Mondays.
- Ital Reding-Hofstatt, Rickenbachstrasse 14. Tel.: 41 811 45 05. Just one of the many mansions from the time of mercenary services in Schwyz, which, as a residential museum, brings visitors closer to the splendor and wealth of the 18th century. That is also on the site Bethlehem House, a lovingly restored wooden house from the 13th century.Open: closed on Mondays.
Further
- Parish church, main square. The Catholic parish church consecrated to St. Martin is one of the most lavishly furnished baroque churches in Switzerland.
- town hall, main square. A popular photo subject due to its lavish painting.
- Village tour. Starting from the main square in the center, a tour with lots of historical and cultural information leads through the village in one to two hours.
- Show dairy Schwyzerland, Milky Way, Seewen. Cheese making then and now.Open: Tue - Sat 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
activities
summer
- hike: The main square is also the starting point for numerous hikes in the surrounding mountains. For those unfamiliar with the area, it is advisable to have a hiking map with you despite the good signage. A special experience is watching a sunrise on the Big myths (only recommended in midsummer). The best way to start is on a full moon night from the Holzegg (if you can walk well, you can do the route in two hours without any problems).
- swim: On the banks of the Lauerzersee in Seewen is the seaside resort of the municipality of Schwyz. In midsummer the water temperature is often over 28 degrees. Those who prefer cooler water can go to Brunnen on Lake Lucerne.
- sailing: The Urnersee is one of the best thermal areas in Switzerland. Watering in wells or Sisikon (for a fee). Guest places are available in the port of Brunnen.
- Mountain bike: Countless tours can be undertaken from Schwyz: for example via Morschach, Sisikon up the Riemenstaldental and via the "Höchi" to Muotathal and back to Schwyz. Or you drive up the Ibergereggpasstrasse and turn left towards Holzegg, from where you can find your way back to Schwyz in front of or behind the Mythen to Haggenegg towards Mostelegg and Sattel. Another worthwhile tour leads from Schwyz via Lauerz over the Gätterli Pass to Gersau and from there back to Schwyz. The Bernerhöchi can also be reached via Lauerz, from there it goes left up to the Rigi.
winter
- skiing: Three ski areas can be reached from Schwyz in a short time:
- Mythen ski region: By car about 10 minutes in the direction of Ibergeregg or by shuttle bus from Schwyz Postplatz. There are various day, half-day and multi-day passes with which between 3 and 15 ski lifts / cable cars can be used. Very family-friendly small ski area.
- Stoos: You can get to the valley station by bus or car (in the direction of Muotathal) Schlattli the funicular to the car-free health resort of Stoos. The Stoos ski area includes the facilities on the Klingen- and Fronalpstock. A panorama restaurant awaits you on the Fronalpstock with a phenomenal view of Lake Lucerne. Also suitable for beginners.
- Sattel-Hochstuckli: You can get to the valley station near the village of Sattel in just a few minutes by bus or car. Four cable cars / lifts, very suitable for families.
- Ice skating': Ice rink Zingel in Seewen.
- Hölloch. With a length of over 190 kilometers, one of the longest caves in the world. In winter, various guided expeditions (from 7 hours to 3 days) are offered, in summer only the foremost expanded part can be visited.
shop
- Victorinox, Ibach. In the factory shop there is a discount on the famous Swiss Army Knives and all other products from the traditional knife factory.
- Weekly market, main square. Traditional vegetable market every Saturday.
- Seewen market, at the motorway exit in Seewen.
- Myth Center, Ibach.
kitchen
- Snack poodle, Schützenstrasse 15. Inexpensive and good sandwiches, panini and other delicacies for small and large appetites, freshly prepared in front of the guest.Open: Closed on Sunday.
- 1 MythenForum, Reichsstrasse 12. Tel.: 41 818 60 40. Modern upscale restaurant.Open: Closed on Sun Mon.
- 2 Criss-cross, main square. Tel.: 41 810 01 01. Restaurant & bar with street coffee. With a monthly changing menu of specialties, international cuisine, atmospheric ambience.
- 3 Schwyzer Stubli, Riedstrasse 3. Tel.: 41 811 10 66. Historic dining room from the 17th century, gazebo. Traditional menu, inexpensive lunch menu.Open: Closed on Sun Mon.
nightlife
- 1 Tübli, Schützenstrasse 15. Bar (right next to the snack bar), specialty: a few dozen types of beer from all over the world, good selection of single malt whiskeys.Open: Sun closed.
- 2 Deer Pub, Hinterdorfstrasse 14. Bar with garden and grill, live concerts often take place on weekends. Internet PCs available.
- Clovers Pub, Bahnhofstrasse, Seewen. Traditional pub right by the train station.
- Track 2. Bar in the former freight shed of the train station in Seewen.
accommodation
- 1 Hirschen Backpackers.Hotel.Pub, Hinterdorfstrasse 14. Tel.: 41 811 12 76. Price: single room from 48 CHF - double room from 80 CHF including breakfast. Bed in a 4-6 bed room 26 Fr.
- 2 Hotel Wysses Rössli, Hauptplatz 3. Four-star hotel right in the center.Price: Single from 130 CHF, double from 200 CHF.
- Hotel crystal, Bahnhostrasse 172, Seewen. Tel.: 41 811 34 74. Two star hotel near the train station.Price: Single 80 Fr., Double 130 Fr. including breakfast.
trips
- With the Steamship of Fountain to Lucerne or on Rütli.
- By train over the legendary Gotthard route to Ticino.
- By train to Zurich or Basel.
- With the bus to Muotathal and from there on foot over the Pragelpass to Glarus.
- Take the bus to Brunnen and continue on foot across the Swiss way to Flüelen.
- To Goldau in the Zoo or on the Rigi.
- With the cable car to the Fronalpstock or the Urmiberg
- With the funicular to the Stoos
Web links
- Tourism links for the municipality of Schwyz
- We invigorate Schwyz - Tourist information portal for the region around Schwyz.
- Swiss Knife Valley
