Along Cherry Street in Schwyz

Beauty and charm

To find the beautiful town of Schwyz, look for the 2 Mythen mountains - Grosser Mythen and Little Mythen - between Lake Lauerz and Lake Lucerne. Full disclosure: There is only an 88-meter difference between the two mounts, nevertheless it’s an important marker indicating that you have arrived.

Living in Schwyz is like living in the heart of postcard-worthy landscape, in summer and winter. Residents of Schwyz have won the residential lottery. Their prize? A lifetime of beauty just outside their doors.

Some houses in the city date back to the beginning of the 17th century. In the domain of Ital Reding, you’ll cross the 13th-century House of Bethlehem, the oldest wooden house in Europe and a gem of Swiss heritage. The main square is highly sought-after and coveted address, and for good reason. Known as one of the most beautiful baroque squares in all of Switzerland, it is dominated by the parish church and surrounded by mansions.

The diversity of options is part of Schwyz’s appeal. Residents can choose to live like kings in a renovated apartment in a very beautiful old building in the city center; move into more modern accommodations in a recently built residential building surrounded by green spaces; or even a single family house with a charming garden and breathtaking view.

You are already under the spell of Schwyz, if...

1. You prefer to live in history rather than to live in the history books
2. 13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20 or 21st century, you like choices
3. You want to be WOW-ed every time you open your windows

Discover the land

In Schwyz, it feels like you’re living in a village, mostly because its population is so warm and welcoming. In the spring, expect the most beautiful nature walks to witness the breathtaking beauty of thousands of cherry blossoms in full bloom. This particular event attracts visitors from all over the canton, country, and world. You may be wondering: Where exactly do all these cherries go? Most of them are used to produce the famous Kirsch Schwyz.

Take Cherry Street, or Kirchstrasse as it’s known, towards Brunnen to discover the hilly landscapes of Lucerne on the shores of Lake Lucerne, through Zug and Schwyz. Don’t forget to stop at the many distilleries along the way. Remember, Kirsch responsibility.

Schwyz is recognized around the world as the “Swiss Knife Valley” for the famous Swiss army knife manufacturer, Victorinox, located in Ibach, which is less than a mile away from Schwyz. As a thriving production center, more than 25,000 of these sharp tools are made every day.

The magic of Schwyz is that there is always something new to discover. It’s impossible to be at a loss when the perpetual question is asked: “What are we going to do today?”

Here are a few suggestions:

Hölloch is an underground labyrinth of caves that stretches more than 200 km (124 mi). It is a great place for thrilling excursions in the largest cavity in Western Europe.

Look around you, there is an endless amount of places to hike for all level of hikers and a diverse selection of beautiful landscapes to choose from. On sunny days, spontaneous escapades to the lakes to swim, indulge in water sports and tan with a delicious gourmet break at one of the many flowery terrace restaurants.

In Schwyz, happiness is at your doorsteps. The fabulous summits of the Mythen watch over from above, not mention Mount Rigi, the famous 'Queen of the Mountains.' In fact, Schwyz is the starting point for three ski areas, Mythen, Stoos, and Sattel-Hochstuckli. So go ahead, schuss to Schwyz!

Living in Schwyz is really for you, if...

1. You’ve had a Swiss army knife in your pocket since you were 10-years-old
2. You are always ready for an adventure
3. Flower or tree, pie or jam, brandy or on top of a sundae, cherries are your passion