Museums in Schwyz - In the footsteps of the Confederates
Anyone visiting Schwyz for the first time will be impressed by the scenic beauty of the area and the striking mountain backdrop of the Grosse and Kleine Mythen, the local mountain above Schwyz. A stroll through the small town, which the people of Schwyz affectionately call the "village", reveals the exciting combination of a sacred and secular center with a large village square.
Forum Swiss History Schwyz
The "Origin of Switzerland" exhibition uses virtual guides, interactive media stations and selected objects to show you how the Swiss Confederation came into being in the Middle Ages. Immerse yourself in the medieval world: Meet a knight on horseback ready for battle, listen to a monk in the scriptorium or meet a muleteer on the Devil's Bridge.
Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation
The Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation explains the history of Switzerland and tells its stories, myths and legends, which have become an important part of our country's national identity. The focus is on the famous Federal Charter of 1291.
Ital Reding House & Bethlehem House
The Ital Reding-Hofstatt is one of the most imposing buildings in the Altes Land Schwyz. With its magnificent rooms, rich interior and baroque garden, it conveys the splendor of a 17th century manor house. The "Bethlehem" residence, which was built in 1287, is also located within the walls surrounding the Ital Reding-Hofstatt.
Museum pass "Cradle of Switzerland"
Travel back in time in Altdorf, Bürglen and Schwyz. With the "Cradle of Switzerland" museum pass, you can immerse yourself in the history of William Tell and the birth of the Swiss Confederation.