Steinen: Hotels and accommodations
Accommodation in Steinen
Steinen is located in Central Switzerland between the Rossberg massif and Lake Lauerz. The municipality is listed as covering an area of 11.83 km² and having an elevation of 529 m.
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If you choose Steinen as your travel destination, you will want to find suitable accommodations.
Nature and trails
Steinen is closely associated with cherries and is known as the “Chriesi-Dorf,” meaning cherry village. A spring trail leads past blooming cherry trees and through the Aazopf floodplain landscape.
From the village of Steinen, a hiking route leads across meadows, through forests, and over alpine pastures to the Wildspitz. Another local circular trail reaches a viewpoint.
The island of Schwanau lies in the immediate vicinity. Charenstöckli, Rot Turen, and Bögliegg are located in the surrounding area.
Culture and history
The parish church of St. James has medieval origins, was rebuilt in the Gothic style in 1318, later extended, and remodeled in the Baroque style. The church grounds also include an ossuary dating from 1509.
Surroundings
The wider regional surroundings of Steinen include the Männedorf otter enclosure, Rapperswil Abbey, and the Church of St. Adelrich.
Other destinations: Illgau, Stoos, Schwyz, Sattel, Alpthal, Morschach, Unteriberg, Rothenthurm.
For the broader travel overview: Schwyz District.
