Village route Schwyz

Tip
1.68 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Walk
  • 1:00 h
  • 1.68 km
  • 19 m
  • 19 m
  • 507 m
  • 526 m
  • 19 m
  • Start: Bus stop Schwyz, centre
  • Destination: Bus stop Schwyz, centre
Discover the sights of Schwyz on your own by following the information boards. Let yourself be surprised by the rich history, tradition, and culture.

During your walk, eleven boards with pictures and short texts provide you with a variety of information about significant places and their stories, public buildings, patrician houses, monasteries, churches, and chapels. You will also learn interesting facts about festivals and customs that have a tradition in Schwyz. The village route begins and ends at the "Schwyz Post" bus stop, at the Forum of Swiss History.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

01 Bahnhofstrasse

02 Main square and town hall

03 Metzghofstatt

04 Grosshus (manor house)

05 St. Peter's convent

06 Hedlinger houses (manor houses)

07 Ital Reding manor

08 St. Martin church area

09 Herrengasse

10 Capuchin monastery

11 Federal Charter Museum

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Directions & Parking facilities

By train to Schwyz station and then by bus to Schwyz, centre

Additional information

More information can be found here...

Author

Erlebnisregion Mythen

Organization

Erlebnisregion Mythen

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The village route might also inspire you to visit a church or an exhibition. If you wish, you can complement the route with a visit to the Ital Reding House, the Forum of Swiss History, or the Federal Charter Museum. The museums provide a deeper insight into local, cantonal, and national history and culture. Take your time – a stay is worthwhile!

Map

You can find the plan for the village route in Schwyz here...

Nearby

Contact

Village route Schwyz
6430 Schwyz