"The cradle of Switzerland" Kanton Schwyz by globetrott

Kanton Schwyz Travel Guide: 27 reviews and 88 photos

The small town of Schwyz is the cradle of Switzerland...
BUT it does Not exist in the database of VT ;-((
This is why I made my page at "Kanton Schwyz" ( the district / Canton, whose capital is Schwyz)

Last visit to Kanton Schwyz: Oct 2005
Intro Updated Aug 8, 2006
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Reviews (16)

great works of art in Ital Reding Hofstatt - Kanton Schwyz

think about a highway-vignette Transportation (3)

When driving by your own car to Schwyz, it might make a lot of sense to buy a highway-sticker, even though it costs 40... more travel advice

The livingrooms of Ital Reding Hofstatt Off The Beaten Path (3)

Ital Reding Hofstatt has an interior, quite similar to a castle / palace and it is a great chance to see, what the life... more travel advice

Ital Reding Hofstatt - the interior - Kanton Schwyz

Ital Reding Hofstatt - the interior Off The Beaten Path (3)

Ital Reding Hofstatt is one of the most precious buildings in Schwyz. It is situated inside a large park and dates back... more travel advice

Kapuzinerkloster / Capucine monastery Schwyz - Kanton Schwyz

Kapuzinerkloster / Capucine monastery... Things to Do (9)

Kapuzinerkloster / Capucine monastery Schwyz dates back to the year 1585 and the part that is still of interest for the... more travel advice

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Comments (10)

HORSCHECK Apr 9, 2011 at 8:18 AM Report Abuse

Michael, lovely little page about the cradle of Switzerland. About a month ago we also visited Schwyz on a day trip from Zurich. A pity it isn't covered in the VT database.
robertgaz Jun 15, 2008 at 4:42 PM Report Abuse

Strange that the cradle of Switzerland is not even listed.
matcrazy1 Oct 4, 2006 at 5:53 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful little town and very interesting information on area where Switzerland was born! Excellent and very helpful transportation tips, too.
aGaby Aug 19, 2006 at 8:43 AM Report Abuse

Du hast da mal wieder ein nettes, unbekanntes Plätzchen ausgekundschaftet, diese alten Bauernhäuser sind großartig !
MalenaN Aug 14, 2006 at 9:47 PM Report Abuse

The old buildings of Schwyz looks lovely and worth exploring. Great tips!
tini58de Aug 13, 2006 at 1:57 PM Report Abuse

Interesting destination and great tips, Michael! Thanks so much for sharing!
Anjutka Aug 12, 2006 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

What a location database VT has! they do not mention the name-giving town of Switzerland but they contain F*ucking!
tessy Aug 11, 2006 at 2:38 PM Report Abuse

Was fuer ein schoenes Plaetzchen du da wieder entdeckt hast!!!!
Bwana_Brown Aug 11, 2006 at 7:32 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for this glimpse into the beautiful area where Switzerland was born! Very interesting historical facts about its early days. Excellent Transportation tips too, very useful stuff!
bugulma Aug 8, 2006 at 11:25 PM Report Abuse

very beautiful place in Switzerland. Interesting to see the homeland-place of Switzerland country.