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BrunnenBrunnen TourismusBahnhofstrasse 15 CH-6440 Brunnen +41 41 825 00 40 |
Brunnen is situated on the shores of Lake Lucerne, opposite the Seelisberg, the mountain on whose slopes the Rütli oath was taken, the prelude to Switzerland's independence. |
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EinsiedelnEinsiedeln TourismusHauptstrasse 85 CH-8840 Einsiedeln +41 55 418 44 88 |
> SLIDESHOW >Einsiedeln, in the canton of Schwyz (Central Switzerland), is known for its beautiful monastery, the Benedictine Einsiedeln Abbey, and is the birthplace of Paracelsus, the famous Renaissance physician and alchemist. |
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FronalpstockStoos-Muotatal TourismusGrundstrasse 232 CH-6430 Schwyz +41 41 818 08 80 |
The Fronalpstock is a peak that rises at 1921m altitude above Stoos, the car-free village of Muotatal in Canton Schwyz. It offers exceptional views of Lake Lucerne and the Alps. |
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Hohle GasseStiftung für Erhaltung des Hohle GasseBahnhofstrasse 15 - Postfach 1230 CH-6431 Schwyz +41 41 819 24 95 |
> SLIDESHOW >According to the legend, it's the old path where William Tell took vengeance on the Habsburg Emperor’s bailiff Gessler, killing him with a crossbow's bolt. A shady hollow track in the forest, leading to a chapel. Beautiful and mysterious. |
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Küssnacht am RigiHohlgassLand TourismusUnterdorf 6 CH-6403 Küssnacht am Rigi +41 41 850 33 30 |
> SLIDESHOW >Situated at the end of the Küssnachtersee, northeastern arm of the convoluted Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee), Küssnacht am Rigi has a beautiful lakeshore promenade and is an ideal starting point to discover Central Switzerland. |
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MuotathalStoos-Muotatal TourismusGrundstrasse 232 CH-6430 Schwyz +41 41 818 08 80 |
Muotathal (with an h) is the main village in the Muotatal, the valley of the river Muota in the canton of Schwyz. As the road to Muotathal is not an Alpine pass road, the valley is protected from mass tourism. |
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RigiRigi BahnenBahnhofstrasse 7 CH-6354 Vitznau +41 41 399 87 87 |
At an altitude of 1797 metres, the Rigi has been a popular destination for excursions since the 17th century, thanks to its position on Lake Lucerne and its impressive panoramic views over the whole of Central Switzerland. |
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SchwyzSchwyz TourismusBahnhofstrasse 4 - Postfach 655 CH-6431 Schwyz +41 41 855 59 50 |
> SLIDESHOW >At the foot of the two Mythen Peaks, tranquillity, tradition and innovation characterize Schwyz, the village that gave its name to Switzerland. Rich in historic buildings, the village center features a big place considered as one of the most beautiful of Switzerland. |
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StoosStoos-Muotatal TourismusGrundstrasse 232 CH-6430 Schwyz +41 41 818 08 80 |
This car-free village is the star destination of Muotatal, especially since the opening of the new funicular in 2017, which climbs and reaches the world record steepness of 110%, i.e. an angle of 47.7°. |
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