Ticket to the Federal Charter Museum in Schwyz
At the Federal Charter Museum in Schwyz, discover the history and myths of the Old Swiss Confederacy. At its heart is the Federal Charter of 1291, long regarded as Switzerland’s founding document.
CancellationNon-refundable
Meeting pointBundesbriefmuseum Bahnhofstrasse 20, 6430 SchwyzAny questions?Alpi answers right away
Highlights
- See the 1291 Federal Charter, long regarded as the founding document of the Confederacy
- Discover which parts of William Tell, the Rütli Oath and the «wicked bailiffs» are myth—and what can be proven
- Explore original documents and a unique collection of flags
- Admire Walter Clénin’s «Rütlischwur» mural and Heinrich Danioth’s «Fundamentum» on the façade
- Experience a 1936 museum building that is part of the exhibition itself
Inclusions
Entry to the permanent exhibition at the Federal Charter Museum
Audio guide (available at the ticket desk)
Meeting point
Bundesbriefmuseum Bahnhofstrasse 20, 6430 Schwyz
Bundesbriefmuseum, Bahnhofstrasse 20, 6430 Schwyz, Switzerland
Important information
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00; closed on Mondays
- Closed on 24, 25, 26 and 31 December, 1 January and Good Friday
- Please bring proof of eligibility for reduced admission (AHV, IV, apprentices, students)
- Audio guide in German and French, also suitable for children, available at the ticket desk for CHF 3.00
- Please register groups of 10 or more with the museum in advance
- The main entrance is accessible only via stairs. If you use a wheelchair, we recommend parking at Herrengasse and reaching the museum via Kapuzinergässli; there is a lift inside
- Dogs are not allowed (except guide dogs)
- Photography without flash is permitted
Provider
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Bundesbriefmuseum Schwyz
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