“Some of the audio guides didn't work. A really lovely exhibition — it was well worth it.”
Chantal
on Ticket "VINCENT – Between Delusion and Wonder" immersive exhibition Lichthalle Maag Zurich4.7(83 Reviews)
Schwyz
Schwyz is the capital of the canton of Schwyz. It also includes the districts of Rickenbach, Seeven and Ibach. The village square of Schwyz is situated at 516 m above sea level between Lake Lucerne and Lake Lauerz. From Schwyz the steepest funicular in Switzerland runs to the car-free village of Stoos. Schwyz lies at the foot of the Mythen mountain massif on the southern slope. The Grosse Mythen and the Kleine Mythen are two rock pyramids above the valley basin. They are a striking feature and can be recognized from afar. Hikers like to take the Gross Mythen as their destination.
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“For me, it was a very good guided tour, even though, as a long-time resident of Einsiedeln (Matura 1964), I already knew quite a lot. On today's visit, I brought along a young man from the neighbourhood who had never been to Einsiedeln before. It was an interesting experience for both of us.”
Anton
on Einsiedeln Abbey Church public guided tour“I really liked it”
Margrit
on Night watchman tour Lucerne public (German/Swiss German)“Too many people, hard to hear in the back.”
Corina
on "Night Watchman" Historical City Tour Zurich“Amazing staff, great tour.”
Barbora
on Lindt Home of Chocolate Museum Ticket“VERY GOOD”
Rui Miguel
on Ticket Swiss Museum of Transport LucerneHiking routes
- Easy hike from Steinen to Steinerberg
Easy hike from Steinen to Steinerberg
WanderwegSteinen → Steinerberg · 2.9 km · 1 h 03 - Easy hike from Brunnen via Wolfsprung
Easy hike from Brunnen via Wolfsprung
WanderwegBrunnen · 7.1 km · 2 h 32 - Easy hike from Lauerz via Klostermatt
Easy hike from Lauerz via Klostermatt
WanderwegLauerz · 3.4 km · 52 min
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- Rotenflue paragliding Mythen region
- Ticket Stoosbahn from Schwyz
- Ticket Rickenbach - Rotenflue (Mythen region)
- Ticket Forum Swiss History Schwyz
- "The Omega Codex" Outdoor Escape Experience Schwyz
- Ticket “Folk Music Exhibition” at the Swiss History Forum in Schwyz
- Public Guided Tour “Folk Music” at the Swiss History Forum Schwyz
- Ticket to the Federal Charter Museum in Schwyz
- Private guided tour for groups at the Swiss Charters Museum in Schwyz
Frequently asked questions
Schwyz · answered by our editorial team
What are the places of interest and excursions in Schwyz?
Schwyz is located in central Switzerland and is one of the three original Swiss cantons together with Uri and Nidwalden. Among the most important excursion destinations are the Einsiedeln monastery, the Stoos and the Hölloch cave in Muotathal. Very striking are the Grosse and Kleine Mythen, the rock pyramids above the Schwyz valley basin.
What activities can you do in Schwyz?
There are exciting activities to do in Schwyz. These include a trip to the Stoos, hikes or guided tours in the cave Hölloch Muotathal or a visit to the monastery in Einsiedeln.