Schwyz is the capital of the canton of Schwyz. It also includes the districts of Rickenbach, Seeven and Ibach. The village square of Schwyz is situated at 516 m above sea level between Lake Lucerne and Lake Lauerz. From Schwyz the steepest funicular in Switzerland runs to the car-free village of Stoos. Schwyz lies at the foot of the Mythen mountain massif on the southern slope. The Grosse Mythen and the Kleine Mythen are two rock pyramids above the valley basin. They are a striking feature and can be recognized from afar. Hikers like to take the Gross Mythen as their destination.
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Schwyz is located in central Switzerland and is one of the three original Swiss cantons together with Uri and Nidwalden. Among the most important excursion destinations are the Einsiedeln monastery, the Stoos and the Hölloch cave in Muotathal. Very striking are the Grosse and Kleine Mythen, the rock pyramids above the Schwyz valley basin.
There are exciting activities to do in Schwyz. These include a trip to the Stoos, hikes or guided tours in the cave Hölloch Muotathal or a visit to the monastery in Einsiedeln.
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