Mountains & views
Rigi Kulm
Rigi Kulm at 1,797 m: views over 13 lakes, the cog railway from Arth-Goldau since 1875, 120 km of trails and tips for the Queen of the Mountains.
Sights
Destinations in the Canton of Schwyz
Between Lake Lucerne, Lake Zurich and the Mythen lies a canton that packs a remarkable amount into a small space: world-famous viewpoints, quiet mountain lakes, baroque abbeys and leisure attractions for the whole family. Here you will find the finest destinations in the Canton of Schwyz, arranged by mountains, villages, nature and experiences, each with directions, matching hikes and the local weather.
Mountains & views
Stoos, Fronalpstock and Klingenstock
The car-free mountain village of Stoos above Schwyz: the world's steepest funicular and the ridge walk from Klingenstock to Fronalpstock.
Mountains & views
Grosser Mythen
At 1,898 m the Grosser Mythen is the most striking peak in the Canton of Schwyz. All about the climb from the Holzegg in 47 bends, the Mythenhütte and access from Brunni.
Mountains & views
Hoch-Ybrig
Hoch-Ybrig near Einsiedeln: summer hikes between Seebli, Spirstock and Sternen, the Sternensauser zip line and 50 kilometres of pistes in winter.
Villages & towns
Schwyz, the cantonal capital
The capital Schwyz is the cradle of Switzerland: the Museum of the Swiss Charters, the baroque main square, the Forum of Swiss History and the Ital Reding estate.
Villages & towns
Einsiedeln
Einsiedeln is Switzerland's most important place of pilgrimage. All about Einsiedeln Abbey, the Black Madonna, the abbey library, the Bethlehem Diorama and Lake Sihl.
Villages & towns
Gersau
Gersau was an independent republic for almost 400 years. Today the village on Lake Lucerne draws visitors with its mild climate, lakeside lido and chestnuts.
Villages & towns
Brunnen
Brunnen on Lake Lucerne is the gateway to Lake Uri: the Waldstätterquai, the boat to the Rütli, Swiss Knife Valley and the cable car up the Urmiberg.
Nature & lakes
Lauerzersee
Lake Lauerz between the Rigi and the Mythen: warm bathing spots, a flat circular path, a nature reserve rich in birdlife and the island of Schwanau with its castle ruins.
Nature & lakes
Goldau Nature and Animal Park
Goldau Nature and Animal Park shows around 100 native species in the landscape left by the rockslide of 1806. Bears, wolves and a free-roaming zone.
Nature & lakes
Sihlsee
Lake Sihl is Switzerland's largest reservoir by area. A circular cycle route, bathing spots, stand-up paddling and views of the Mythen, an hour from Zurich.
Nature & lakes
The Wägital and the Wägitalersee
The Wägital is a quiet high valley in the Schwyz hinterland: the Wägitalersee with its circular path, the Schräh dam, mountain hikes and peace away from the crowds.
Nature & lakes
Muotathal and the Hölloch
The Muotathal is the adventure valley of the Canton of Schwyz: the Hölloch cave, the Bödmerenwald, the Pragelpass and the famous Muotathal weather prophets.
Experiences
Boat trips on Lake Lucerne
Boat trips from Brunnen and Gersau across Lake Uri to the Rütli, Flüelen and Lucerne. Historic paddle steamers such as the Uri of 1901, and the finest routes.
Experiences
Alpamare Pfäffikon
Alpamare in Pfäffikon SZ: twelve water slides, a wave pool, an outdoor pool and a spa on Lake Zurich. The family day out in any weather, half an hour from Zurich.