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Schwyz

Schwyz is a town in Schwyz district, Schwyz, Switzerland of about 14,177 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage and 16 churches. The must-see places are Grosser Mythen, Furggelen and Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau.

47.0208° N, 8.6541° EPop. 14,177

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km137
Must-see293
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Schwyz

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:41 pm

57 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Schwyz
  2. Natur- Und Tierpark Goldaupark · 45 min
  3. Niederbauen-Chulmviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Tell's Chapelchurch · 30 min
  5. Fulenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Furggelenviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Schwyz
Today’s loopSchwyzStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Schwyz?

Grosser Mythen (viewpoint, about 4 km), Furggelen (viewpoint, about 8 km), Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau (park, about 10 km), Tell's Chapel (church, about 13 km), Rophaien (viewpoint, about 13 km), Niederbauen-Chulm (viewpoint, about 14 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Schwyz?

137 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 16 churches, 16 museums, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Schwyz?

Grosser Mythen, about 4 km by road; Furggelen (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Schwyz?

Rudenz Castle, about 17 km by road; Seedorf Castle (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Schwyz?

Start in Schwyz, visit Natur- Und Tierpark Goldau, then Niederbauen-Chulm, then Tell's Chapel, then Fulen, then Furggelen, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.