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title: "Photo spot Cradle of Switzerland: Schwyz"
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description: "Haus Bethlehem is one of twelve historic buildings in the canton of Schwyz, all of which are among the oldest houses of their kind in Europe. The two-storey house, which is more than 700 years old, is even older than the Rütli Oath. The highly differentiated room structure suggests that it was once a manor house whose inhabitants belonged to the regional ruling class. The museum inside invites visitors on a journey into the past."
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Photo spot Cradle of Switzerland: Schwyz
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Photo spot Cradle of Switzerland Schwyz

Photo spot "Cradle of Switzerland"
Schwyz: Haus Bethlehem

 Haus Bethlehem is one of twelve historic buildings in the canton of Schwyz, all of which are among the oldest houses of their kind in Europe. The two-storey house, which is more than 700 years old, is even older than the Rütli Oath. The highly differentiated room structure suggests that it was once a manor house whose inhabitants belonged to the regional ruling class. The museum inside invites visitors on a journey into the past. 

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Target group

- Individual guests
- Families
- Adults
- Seniors

Accessibility / Location

- Accessible by public transport
- By the lake
- Central location
- In the mountains

Contact person

IG Wiege der Schweizc/o Uri Tourismus AG

Schützengasse 11

6460 Altdorf

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    7.01 km
    
    
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    18.89 km
    
    
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    1.68 km
    
    
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Contact

6430 Schwyz