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Travel Guide of Schwyz in Switzerland by Influencers and Travelers


The town of Schwyz is the capital of the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. The Federal Charter of 1291 or Bundesbrief, the charter that eventually led to the foundation of Switzerland, can be seen at the Bundesbriefmuseum.


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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Schwyz


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1 - Kleiner Mythen

The Kleiner Mythen is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps of Central Switzerland. The mountain lies in the canton of Schwyz, to the east of the town of Schwyz, to the south of the village of Alpthal in the valley of the Alp river, and to the north of the Grosser Mythen.

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2 - Grosser Mythen

   6 km away

The Grosser Mythen is a mountain in the Schwyzer Alps of Central Switzerland. The mountain lies in the canton of Schwyz, to the east of the town of Schwyz, and to the south of the village of Alpthal in the valley of the river Alp.

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3 - Paragliding in Lucerne

   13 km away

As a passenger through the air! Enjoy the ease of gliding! Free as a bird over the beautiful Lake Lucerne, surrounded by the Swiss Alps' mountain chains in Central Switzerland. Lucerne, the largest city on the shores of the lake, Swiss Alps on t...

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4 - Fronalpstock

   8 km away

The Fronalpstock is a mountain in Switzerland, in the Schwyzer Alps and the canton of Schwyz. It has an elevation of 1,921 metres above sea level. The summit is accessible by a chair lift from the village of Stoos.

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5 - Klingenstock

   10 km away

The Klingenstock is a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located between Stoos and Riemenstalden in the canton of Schwyz. Its summit is accessible by chair lift from Stoos.

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6 - Wakeboarding in Lucerne

   16 km away

You've definitely heard of wakeboarding, but have you heard of wakesurfing? You surf the rear wave that forms behind the boat without a tow rope. The boats are outfitted with a sophisticated surfing mechanism that generates a big, never-ending wave. ...

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7 - Morschach

Morschach is a municipality in Schwyz District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It was a world-famous resort from 1869 up to the Great Depression.

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8 - Rigi Mountain

   10 km away
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9 - Sea Kayaking in Lucerne

   16 km away

Discover the mystical winter landscape in a sea kayak on Lake Lucerne with the comforting experience of a fondue tasting. Escape the busy city for the time of a Sea Kayak Tour on Lake Lucerne with fondue. Your kayak guide will take you on a...

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10 - Niederbauen-Chulm

   11 km away

The Niederbauen-Chulm is a mountain of the Urner Alps, overlooking Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland. Its 1,923 metre high summit is located on the border between the cantons of Nidwalden and Uri.

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11 - Rigi

   13 km away

The Rigi is a mountain massif of the Alps, located in Central Switzerland. The whole massif is almost entirely surrounded by the water of three different bodies of water: Lake Lucerne, Lake Zug and Lake Lauerz.

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12 - Caving in Lucerne

   14 km away

With more than 200 km in length, the Hölloch is one of the world's largest cave systems. This big cave system offers unforgettable cave experiences for outdoor lovers. Let yourself get infected by the enthusiasm our expert cave guides brin...

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13 - Lake Lucerne

   14 km away

Lake Lucerne is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country. The lake has a complicated shape, with several sharp bends and four arms.

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14 - Hirzel

   20 km away

Hirzel is a former municipality in the district of Horgen in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland. On 1 January 2018 the former municipality of Hirzel merged into the municipality of Horgen.

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15 - Windsurfing in Lucerne

   9 km away

Join this exciting hydrofoiling course in Sisikon, Switzerland. Learn how to sail the transparent waters of Lake Uri! Hydrofoiling is a brand-new and revolutionary sailing technique that is becoming more and more popular. If you are looking for a fun...

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16 - Hoch Geissberg

   23 km away

Arenenberg is an estate with a small chateau, Schloss Arenenberg, in the municipality of Salenstein at the shore of Lake Constance in Thurgau, Switzerland that is famous as the final domicile of Hortense de Beauharnais. Today it houses the Napoleonmuseum.

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17 - Bannalpsee

   23 km away

Bannalpsee is a reservoir in the municipality of Wolfenschiessen in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden. The reservoir's surface area is 16 hectares. The construction of the reservoir was decided in 1934 and completed in 1937. The reservoir is operated by Elektrizitätswerk Nidwalden.

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18 - Kapellbrücke

   23 km away
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19 - Stanserhorn

   25 km away

The Stanserhorn is a mountain in Switzerland, located in the canton of Nidwalden near to the border with Obwalden, with the peak at 1,898 metres above sea level.

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20 - Galgenen

   25 km away

Galgenen is a municipality in March District in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland.

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21 - Jesuit Church, Lucerne

   26 km away

The Lucerne Jesuit Church is a Catholic church in Lucerne, Switzerland. It is the first large Baroque church built in Switzerland north of the Alps.

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