Küssnacht

Küssnacht am Rigi, as the town is often called, is picturesquely located on the Küssnacht basin of Lake Lucerne in the Canton of Schwyz. The place is inseparably linked to Switzerland's founding legend. Here lies the famous 'Hohle Gasse', where, according to tradition, William Tell shot the Habsburg bailiff Gessler with his crossbow. Today, the Hohle Gasse is an important national monument and a popular excursion destination. The ruins of Gesslerburg also overlook the town. However, Küssnacht is not just a place of history but also a center of living traditions. The Klausjagen on December 5th is one of Europe's most impressive Saint Nicholas customs, where giant, internally illuminated 'infuln' (bishop's miters) are carried through the dark streets. Geographically, Küssnacht is situated at the foot of the Rigi, the 'Queen of the Mountains', thus offering well-suited conditions for hiking and mountain tours. The lakeside promenade invites visitors to stay and provides a magnificent view of the Central Swiss Alps. Economically, Küssnacht is an important regional hub with a mix of trade, industry, and tourism. The community has developed strongly in recent years but carefully preserves its historical heritage and its character as the gateway to Central Switzerland.

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History & landmarks

Mount Pilatus

Mount Pilatus above Lucerne is a well-known excursion mountain with spectacular views.

Nature

Goldau Nature and Animal Park

The Goldau Nature and Animal Park is located in a former landslide area.

Muota River

The Muota is a river in the canton of Schwyz.

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Glacier Garden Lucerne

The museum in Lucerne displays glacier potholes from the Ice Age.

Morgarten Battlefield

The Morgarten battlefield is a key site of the early Swiss Confederation and marks a defining moment in Swiss history.

Sempach Battlefield

The Sempach battlefield recalls the famous 1386 battle, which has a firm place in Swiss historical memory.

Grosser Mythen

The Grosser Mythen is a prominent mountain in the canton of Schwyz.

Sihlwald

Sihlwald lies near Zurich and is one of the most important forest areas in the Swiss Plateau.