Schwyz: Hotels and accommodation
Accommodation in Canton of Schwyz
Landscape and character
The Canton of Schwyz is one of Switzerland’s original cantons and is closely associated with well-preserved traditional customs. In the Mythen region, the landscape is characterized by mountain panoramas, green valleys and blue lakes.
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Activities
The canton offers a range of activities, including winter sports, cycling, and walking and hiking opportunities for different ability levels. In the Mythen region, walking routes range from easy strolls to summit tours. The regional visitor platform also lists cycling routes as well as winter hiking and snowshoe routes.
The Mythen region also includes routes for hiking, cycling, climbing and winter tours, including trails around the Grosser Mythen and the Kleinen Mythen.
Around the Kleinen Mythen, alpine cheese is part of the landscape and the hiking experience.
History and culture
The canton’s history is linked to the founding of Einsiedeln Abbey. The origins of the abbey are traced back to a chapel in the “Dark Forest”.
The founding history of Switzerland and the Tell legend are also associated with the canton. The Swiss Path provides a walking connection between these sites.
Location
The Canton of Schwyz is located in Central Switzerland between Lake Zurich, Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug. The cantonal capital, Schwyz, can be reached by train from Zurich Main Station in approximately one hour.
Surroundings
Bögliegg is located in the immediate surroundings of the Canton of Schwyz. The surrounding area includes Muotathal Abbey, Farenstock, Wannenstock and Driangel. Further afield in the region are the Männedorf otter enclosure and Rapperswil Abbey.
Subregions
An overview of other subregions includes Schwyz District, Küssnacht District, Höfe, March, Einsiedeln District and Gersau District.
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