Schwyz
The Federal Charter of 1291 — the founding document of Switzerland — is on display at the Bundesbriefmuseum in this walkable canton capital in Central Switzerland, making it a natural stop for anyone tracing the country's origins. The town centre has a concentration of historic churches, a good spread of cafés and restaurants, and sits close to water and mountain scenery, with UNESCO World Heritage sites in the wider region.
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- Population15,181
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.7 km1.7 mi
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Schwyz: quick answers
Where is Schwyz?
Schwyz is in Switzerland, about 16 km9.7 miles in a straight line from Altdorf.
How do you get to Schwyz?
The nearest airport is Emmen (EML), about 32 min away by road. The nearest train station is Steinen, about 8 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Schwyz?
The warmest month is August, averaging 14°C58°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -4°C25°F. The wettest month is August, with about 234 mm9.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Schwyz?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 16 restaurants, 7 cafés and 24 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.