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The 10 Best Sights & Landmarks in Canton of Schwyz, Canton of Schwyz
Discover the best top things to do in Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland including Fronalpstock, Aussichtspunkt Rigi Kulm, Kloster Einsiedeln, Forum of Swiss History Schwyz, Urmiberg Cable Car, Hohle Gasse, Rathaus, Kirche St. Peter Und Paul, Bergkapelle Stoos, Hoch Ybrig.
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1. Fronalpstock
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By jodien657
Walking along the ridge line from Klingenstock to Fronalpstock is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring walks I have completed; the scenery here dwarfs that of the Lake District, and most places you're able to walk in the UK. Riding the fernicular at 110% is also an incredible experience - what a superb feat of engineering. From there, we took the chairlift to Klingenstock and then began our walk along the ridge line. You can walk the other way but this way is arguably the more challenging and more rewarding - the view before us was much better than that behind us. It's a truly breathtaking and wonderful view but it does come with a hefty price tag - the fernicular and access to the chair lifts aren't cheap. Take your own lunch to save some pennies!
2. Aussichtspunkt Rigi Kulm
3. Kloster Einsiedeln
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 393 reviews
This 1,000-year-old monastery a short drive from the city is home to the Black Madonna Shrine, an important pilgrimage destination.
Reviewed By JennyW619
Kloster Einsiedeln (Einsiedeln Abbey and Monastery) is located about 19 miles southeast of Zürich in the town of Einsiedeln. It was founded by the Benedictine monk Saint Meinrad about 835 and is considered an important site of Roman Catholic pilgrimage in Switzerland. After the canonization of Meinrad in 1039, Saint Meinrad’s relics and remains were transferred from Reichenau to Einsiedeln, and the abbey’s importance as a place of worship and pilgrimage continued to grow. Original structures burned and foundations for a new church were laid in 1718. Additions and restorations have been made over the years. At the time of our visit, extensive renovation of the square in front of the church was on-going. They took care to create walkways for visitors to the church. There are public restroom facilities on site as well as a gift shop. Photos are not allowed inside the church, but books, postcards and other memorabilia are available in the shop at reasonable prices. There was no charge for visiting the church or attached stables.
4. Forum of Swiss History Schwyz
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4.5 based on 57 reviews
The Forum of Swiss History Schwyz is one of the most important museums of cultural history in the Alpine region. It is a modern historical museum where culture and history come together offering visitors a special experience. The permanent exhibition by the title of "Switzerland in the Making. Through the 12th to the 14th Century" focuses on the foundation and early development of the Old Swiss Confederacy in the Middle Ages. Designed as an adventure tour to address our senses, the exhibition appeals to children and adults alike. The extraordinary scenography over all three floors makes a visit to the museum an event to remember.
5. Urmiberg Cable Car
6. Hohle Gasse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
7. Rathaus
8. Kirche St. Peter Und Paul
9. Bergkapelle Stoos
10. Hoch Ybrig
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By simonjx - Luxembourg, null
I went on a friday afternoon to hoch ybrig to ride the known Sternsauser zipline. When arriving in the valley aerial cable car station it was like I was the only one there. Had a huge gondola for myself alone on the way up. Next I took the chairlift to the starting point of the zipline. At 13:30 the operators arrived and opened the attraction, then they gave the instructions how to ride. There was no waiting in line, even though the weather was perfect. They are very friendly and seem enjoying their job (before somebody rides it, the operator rides down to the finish to await the rider. If you got a backpack you can put it on one of the hooks on the chairlift to transport it down. The zipline goes over a large treeless field, which is in winter a ski slope, then over a forest before the middle section. For me it was worth the 70chfr to ride the zipline, it is just awesome. It is great for people who want a good thrill at a quiet and calm place without mass tourism in summer. The Resort Hoch Ybrig is more known for snow sports.
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