Region Schwyz
Intro
The authentic Schwyz experience world at the heart of Switzerland presents the very best of nature, adventure, culture and history: from the primitive Muotathal valley to the monastery of Einsiedeln and the Swiss Knife Valley Visitor’s Center.
Description
Wildly romantic nature and indigenous culture best describe the Muotathal valley: famous for the largest primeval spruce forest in Europe, the karst Hölloch cave system and its weather prophets. And visitors discover even more natural pleasures on the Rigi - where attractive hiking trails bid breathtaking panoramic views both in summer and winter.
The car-free Stoos resort is a sun terrace with stunning views of Lake Lucerne; popular with hikers and bikers in addition to winter sports fans. Most popular with families is also the pleasure-packed Swiss Holiday Park in Morschach, with wellness, spa, swimming area, sports and games.
Schwyz is the place to be to experience live history; with Federal Charter of 1291, the cavernous alleyways and Morgarten that take you on a journey into the past. And of course the story behind the legendary Victorinox pocket knife (also known as Swiss army knife) retold in the Swiss Knife Visitor’s Center in Brunnen never ceases to amaze.
Memorable moments of enjoyment for day trippers and holiday guests are a sure in the Hoch-Ybrig leisure and sports resort, where you discover the longest zip line in the world, and the family-friendly Sattel-Hochstuckli with summer toboggan run and pedestrian suspension bridge. The Wägital valley fascinates by means of pure nature, and hobby fishers try their luck at fishing in the lake of the same name.
Winter
Slopes, fun parks, half-pipes, sledding, cross- country skiing, snowshoe and winter hiking trails and ice-skating rinks; the Schwyz winter sports region bids everything your heart desires. And the winter sports resorts Einsiedeln / Ybrig, Mythen region, Rigi, Rothenthurm, Sattel-Hochstuckli and Stoos are just perfect for day trips as well as winter sports holidays.
Summer
Hike through unspoilt countryside, venture on a challenging bike ride or simply enjoy the sun on a boat trip on Lake Lucerne. The primeval Schwyz experience world has plenty in store for pleasure seekers and adventurers at any age: from tasteful Gault Millau Restaurants or cozy alpine hut, to Husky trekking or thrilling Alpamare water park.
