Brunnen
Brunnen lies in the heart of Switzerland and is more than just a small-town pearl on Lake Lucerne. Situated directly on Lake Lucerne, it offers a unique view of Lake Uri and the magnificent panorama of the Bauenstöcke and the firn-crowned Urirotstock. Behind you is the magnificent backdrop of the two Mythen mountains. No wonder the resort is just as popular with locals as it is with visitors.
History
Brunnen was first mentioned in documents in 1222. The region played an important role in the history of Switzerland, as the Federal Charter of 1291, which united the three original cantons of Schwyz, Uri and Unterwalden, symbolizes the origins of the Swiss Confederation. Until 1618, Ingenbohl and Brunnen belonged to the ecclesiastical parish of Schwyz and were referred to as part of the "Old Land of Schwyz". After the construction of the Gotthard route, Brunnen became an important transshipment point for goods. Later, many travelers discovered the idyllic village as a health resort, and the municipality developed into a popular vacation destination.
Lake of Uri
The most impressive part of Lake Lucerne is Lake Uri, which stretches 11 kilometers south from Brunnen to Flüelen. Lake Uri resembles a Norwegian fjord and offers spectacular views. The Rütli - the cradle of Switzerland - can be easily reached by boat from Brunnen. Switzerland's most famous hiking trail, the "Swiss Path", runs around Lake Uri and was a gift to all Swiss people to mark the 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation.
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Anniversary year 2025 Ingenbohl Monastery
Jubilee year 2025 - 200th birthday of Blessed Mother Maria Theresia Scherer This year, the Sisters of Mercy of the Holy Cross Convent of Ingenbohl are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of their founder Mother Maria Theresia Scherer with several events. From Friday, 16 May 2025 until Friday, 31 October 2025, in cooperation with the municipality of Ingenbohl, they are inviting visitors to the exciting exhibition "Defying fragility" and other special events and church services are on the program for the anniversary year.
Neu: Infocenter A4 Neue Axenstrasse
Die Axenstrasse ist eine Lebensader für die Zentralschweiz und ein wichtiger internationaler Verkehrsträger. Mit dem Bau des Sisikoner Tunnels und des Morschacher Tunnels erhält sie eine neue Linienführung für eine sichere Verfügbarkeit.
Direkt beim Installationsplatz Ingenbohl und den Büros der Projektleitung befindet sich das neue Infocenter. Verschiedene Ausstellungselemente und ein grosses Gesamtmodell der A4 Neuen Axenstrasse sprechen alle Sinne an.