Day Trip: Schwyz

Mountains, lakes, and incredible panoramic views: in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland shows itself from its picture-postcard side.

How Do I Get to Schwyz?

Visitors can travel to the cantonal capital of the same name, Schwyz, by train from Zurich Main Station in around an hour. From here, you can continue on to Muotathal, Brunnen, or Sattel-Hochstuckli, or take the Rotenflue cableway to the Mythen region.

Some Impressions of Canton Schwyz:

The canton of Schwyz is one of the original Swiss cantons. Here, age-old customs are actively lived.

For example, “Geisslechlepfe” (whip cracking), alphorn blowing, or Trycheln (ringing huge cow bells very loudly).

Stately manor houses characterize the town of Schwyz (here the Ital Reding Estate).

The canton is also famous for its many mountains and lakes.

Whether by bicycle or on foot: the region has extremely beautiful spots that are perfect for excursions.

From families with children to proficient mountain- or rock-climbers: the region offers something for all levels of ability.

Canton Schwyz is ideally suited to a variety of winter sports.

Whether on skis, on foot, or by toboggan: spectacular views are guaranteed.

The Cradle of Switzerland

The region around Schwyz is the scene of events from the founding history of Switzerland. According to legend, this is where William Tell murdered the evil bailiff, Gessler, and where the Rütli oath laid the foundation for present-day Switzerland. Visitors can follow in Tell’s footsteps by hiking along the Swiss Path, where magnificent panoramic views are guaranteed.

Swiss History:

Mountains, Mountains, and More Mountains!

The region around Schwyz is picture-postcard Switzerland. Anyone who loves mountains is spoilt for choice here. Whether the Rigi, Hoch-Ybrig, Stoos with the Fronalpstock, or the Mythen: the pre-Alpine canton of Schwyz offers a highly diverse mountain and lake-strewn landscape of unique beauty.

Mountains as Far as the Eye Can See

These mountains can be reached from Zurich in no time at all:

The Swiss Original

The original Swiss pocketknife from Victorinox is a true multitasker, famous around the world, and therefore a very popular souvenir to bring home from Switzerland. The Victorinox company is based in Ibach-Schwyz, where it also conducts a factory shop. In Brunnen, you will find the brand store where they not only sell the pocketknives, but also the brand’s high-quality luggage as well as watches and perfumes.

Special Activity

At the brand store, the customers can assemble their very own pocketknife and have it engraved.

A Beastly Good Time

In the Nature Reserve and Wildlife Park Goldau, visitors discover the local fauna. In the middle of the beautiful nature reserve with free-roaming sika and mouflons, nature lovers get to experience the animals from up close. The newly opened “Bergsturzmuseum”, shows what led to the biggest landslide, that happened 200 years ago.