Illgau: Hotels and accommodation
Accommodation in Illgau
Illgau offers winter hiking trails and snowshoe trails, as well as access to sledging and skiing via the Illgau–Vorderoberberg cable car.
If you are looking for accommodation in Illgau, you can focus your selection on the village.
Geographical setting
Illgau is situated in the Central Swiss Pre-Alps between Muotathal and Ibergeregg, with a topography oriented towards the south and southwest. At the same time, the village lies on a quiet, sheltered sun terrace around 200 metres above the Muotathal valley, in a mountain region between Ibergeregg and Muotathal.
The municipality includes steep mountain slopes and streams such as the Bettbach and Mettelbach. There is an elevation difference of almost 1,000 metres between the lowest and highest points.
Winter and trails
The Illgau–Ried cable car connects the mountain village to the public transport network. Walking and hiking trails lead to viewpoints offering views of the Mythen and the Muotathal valley from different perspectives.
Culture
Illgau has a strong folk music tradition: alongside traditional ensembles, bands that play modern rock and pop music also perform. The Sennenchilbi takes place every year on Carnival Monday and is a recurring traditional event in Illgau; the Muotathal weather prophets also meet there regularly.
High above Illgau on the Zingelberg stands the 135-year-old Sacred Heart Chapel.
Surroundings
The nearby surroundings of Illgau include Muotathal Abbey and Ochsenblätzli. The surrounding area is home to Firenstöckli, Rot Turen and Höch Gütsch, as well as the Goldau Nature and Animal Park.
The wider regional surroundings of Illgau include the Männedorf otter enclosure and Rapperswil Abbey.
For the overarching travel overview: Schwyz District.
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