Holiday destinations in Switzerland
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(Central Switzerland)
Stoos is a family-friendly destination for holidays and excursions, located in Schwyz, in the heart of Central Switzerland, high above Lake Lucerne. This small, car-free winter and summer resort is an attractive place for all kinds of sporting activities or just relaxing away from the noise of traffic and hustle and bustle.
(Zurich (Region))
The town of Zug, with its attractive location by Lake Zug, its picturesque Old Town and culinary specialities is an attractive destination for holidays or excursions in Central Switzerland. Zug is also highly rated by business people: because of the low rates of taxation, the canton of Zug is a popular place to do business, and many international companies have settled here.
(Central Switzerland)
"Of all the places I know, this is the dearest and most interesting to me", declared Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, when he travelled through the Ursern valley three times in 1779. The Ursern valley (canton Uri) at the foot of the Gotthard Pass is one of the most impressive upland valleys in Switzerland. Andermatt (1436 m), the largest of the three villages in the valley, is at the crossroads of the mountain passes from north to south and from east to west.
(Central Switzerland)
The resort of Beckenried (435 m) is on the south bank of Lake Lucerne at the foot of the Klewenalp with views of the popular and famous Rigi mountain on the other side of the lake. Near to Beckenried, on the panoramic terrace high above the lake, lie the villages of Emmetten and Seelisberg. Cable-cars provide access to the family-friendly walking and skiing area of Klewenalp and Stockhütte.
(Central Switzerland)
The family-friendly holiday region of Lungern-Schönbüel is on the Brünig Pass halfway between Lucerne and Interlaken. The beautiful scenery in the canton of Obwalden, with the emerald green Lake Lungern, appeals to walkers, water sports fans and lovers of nature and in winter provides a family-friendly skiing area.
(Central Switzerland)
Arth-Goldau, the Schwyz twin locality located between Lakes Zug and Lauerz, is the starting point for the trip up the Rigi, as well as a Lake Zug boat cruise. The alluvial fan of the huge avalanche is now home to the renowned Goldau Zoo. Last but not least, Arth-Goldau is an important railway node along the Gotthard line.
(Central Switzerland)
Gersau occupies a romantic location on the southern slopes of the Rigi by Lake Lucerne, on what is sometimes called the "Riviera of Central Switzerland". High above Gersau is the Rigi-Scheidegg area, both a paradise for walkers and a small winter sports area, with excellent views.
(Central Switzerland)
Close to the capital of the canton, Schwyz, and the place of pilgrimage Einsiedeln, in an idyllic, wide open alpine foothill landscape at 900 to 2200 metres, lie the holiday and sports destination of Hoch-Ybrig and the sunny villages of Ober- and Unteriberg.
(Central Switzerland)
The tranquil central Swiss holiday and excursion region around Küssnacht am Rigi lies where Tell once felled his adversary, Gessler. The Seebodenalp is a vista-rich plateau half-way up the “queen of the mountains”, the Rigi.
(Central Switzerland)
Switzerland’s largest upland moor, in Central Switzerland between Rothenthurm and Biberbrugg, has been successfully preserved. The broad moorland landscape is an important conservation area for plants and animals, but also a fascinating place for relaxation and adventure for visitors.
(Central Switzerland)
Sattel-Hochstuckli is in the foothills of the Alps in Schwyz, in the heart of Central Switzerland. Here you’ll find the first cable-car in the world to have revolving panoramic gondolas to take passengers up to the facilities for fun and sports. In the bottom of the valley there is also Europe’s largest outdoor inline skating area.
At Sempachersee Lake and throughout the surrounding region, you can experience nature at its most pristine, discover cultural treasures, enjoy excellent cuisine, engage in sports, and much more besides.
Ägerital (Zurich (Region))
Alpnach (Central Switzerland)
Brunnen – Morschach (Central Switzerland)
Bürgenstock (Central Switzerland)
The Bürgenstock hotel village located above Lake Lucerne benefits from a fantastic panorama and a view of central Switzerland's surrounding mountains and Lake Lucerne. Perfect for anyone in need of relaxation, this oasis of calm far away from the everyday hustle and bustle and traffic noise offers a whole range of excursion, hiking and biking possibilities.
Einsiedeln (Central Switzerland)
Einsiedeln, with an impressive monastery, is the most important place of pilgrimage dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Switzerland. Located in the heart of Central Switzerland, the high valley of Einsiedeln in the foothills of the Alps is perfect for hikers and bikers. The winter sports region of Hoch Ybrig is just a few kilometres away.
Engelberg - Titlis (Central Switzerland)
Engelberg offers an action-packed summer and winter programme while also offering every opportunity for relaxation. The ‘Mountain of Angels’ as the founders of the Benedictine monastery called the place in 1120 is located in the heart of Central Switzerland. The Titlis at an altitude of 3020 metres above sea level and its glacier park are accessible by revolving rotair cableway.
Freiamt
Giswil-Mörlialp (Central Switzerland)
Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Obwalden (NW)
Altitude: Giswil 485 m Mörlialp 1400 m
Inhabitants: 3'500
Canton: Obwalden (NW)
Altitude: Giswil 485 m Mörlialp 1400 m
Inhabitants: 3'500
Lake Luzern
Lucerne (Central Switzerland)
Lucerne, the gateway to central Switzerland, sited on Lake Lucerne, is embedded within an impressive mountainous panorama. Thanks to its attractions, its souvenir and watch shops, the beautiful lakeside setting and the nearby excursion mountains of the Rigi, Pilatus and Stanserhorn, the town is a destination for many travel groups and individuals on their journey through central Switzerland.
Melchsee-Frutt (Central Switzerland)
The little holiday region of Melchsee-Frutt / Melchtal / Kerns lies at the heart of central Switzerland, surrounded by lakes and mountains. The centre of tourism in this expansive region is the high-lying valley of Melchsee-Frutt at an altitude of 2000 metres, with its traffic-free, family friendly resort on the shores of the little mountain lake in the centre of a popular hiking region.
Morschach (Central Switzerland)
Muotatal (Central Switzerland)
The Muota valley is renowned for its Muota valley weathermen – down-to-earth weather sages with an affinity for nature’s way – and the 200-km-long Höllloch karst cave system. But above all, the Muota valley is a natural paradise of wild beauty and rare tranquillity.
Pilatus (Central Switzerland)
There is hardly another mountain in Switzerland surrounded by so many legends as Mount Pilatus. Especially the dragons, who lived here from time immemorial, are a subject of tales and sagas. Mount Pilatus encompasses also an extraordinary beautiful mountainscape, symbolic of the country's magnificent natural splendour.
Rigi (Central Switzerland)
Sachseln/Flüeli-Ranft (Central Switzerland)
Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Obwalden (OW)
Altitude: Sachseln 471 m, Flüeli-Ranft 728 m
Inhabitants: Sachseln 3700, Flüeli-Ranft 500
Canton: Obwalden (OW)
Altitude: Sachseln 471 m, Flüeli-Ranft 728 m
Inhabitants: Sachseln 3700, Flüeli-Ranft 500
Sarnen (Central Switzerland)
Sattel-Hochstuckli (Central Switzerland)
Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Schwyz (SZ)
Altitude: 870 m
Inhabitants: 1517
Canton: Schwyz (SZ)
Altitude: 870 m
Inhabitants: 1517
Schwyz (Central Switzerland)
The lively town of Schwyz, capital of the canton with the same name, is home to the Forum of Swiss History and important founding documents of the Swiss Confederation. Schwyz and the area surrounding it, is famous for its cherry blossom and numerous cherry specialities. And Schwyz is also where the famous Swiss army penknives come from.
Sörenberg (Central Switzerland)
The summer and winter holiday resort of Sörenberg in the Lucerne hinterland is situated in the Entlebuch Unesco biosphere. This fantastic moor landscape with its unique plant and animal life has earned the region the distinction of being one of only 400 biosphere reserves world-wide. Ideal for families and nature-lovers.
Swiss Knife Valley
Uri/Gotthard (Central Switzerland)
Vitznau (Central Switzerland)
Vitznau lies in an idyllic bay of Lake Lucerne at the foot of the Rigi. This holiday resort in central Switzerland is a popular starting point for numerous excursions around the lake, primarily however up the famous Rigi, lookout point and walkers’ paradise: a rack railway leads from Vitznau to Rigi Kulm.
Weggis (Central Switzerland)
The small holiday resort of Weggis lies at an altitude of 435 metres on the shore of Lake Lucerne and at the foot of the renowned Rigi. The region on the southern flank of the «Queen of the mountains» is often termed the ‘Riviera’ of central Switzerland. A panoramic cableway leads up from Weggis to Rigi-Kaltbad.
Willisau (Central Switzerland)
Region: Central Switzerland
Canton: Luzerne (LU)
Altitude: 560 m
Inhabitants: 7100
Canton: Luzerne (LU)
Altitude: 560 m
Inhabitants: 7100
