Guides village tour of Schwyz with focus Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation

Guided tours

Description

Let yourself be surprised by the rich history, culture and tradition of Schwyz during a guided tour of the town and conclude the tour with a visit at the Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation.


The town centre is characterised by stately patrician houses, the main square with the town hall and the impressive parish church. The town is dominated by the Mythen, the landmark of our region. On this leisurely tour you will discover the most important sights of the cantonal capital. Our expert guide accompanies you through the historical centre, conveying a lot of interesting information spiced with numerous background facts. Afterwards, you will be given a brief guided tour at the Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation, which will give you an insight into the history of the old Swiss Confederation and Swiss myths. The centrepiece of the exhibition is the famous Federal Charter of 1291, long regarded as the founding document of the Confederation.