The Swiss Path - Tourismus Emmetten

The Swiss Path
Lake Uri
The Swiss Path:
“A magnificent part of Swiss heritage”
On the occasion of the 7th centenary of the Swiss Confederation,
a hiking trail – 35 km long – was built around the southernmost
end of Lake Lucerne. Each canton is allocated a section of the
path, each inhabitant represented by 5 mm.
For more information:
IG Pro Weg der Schweiz
P.O. Box 684, CH-6440 Brunnen
Tel.: +41 41 825 00 46
Internet: www.weg-der-schweiz.ch
E-mail: [email protected]
Webcams: www.lakelucerne.ch, www.uri.info and www.seelisberg.com
Sections of the Path
The sections between the
various destinations can be
combined freely and planned according to one’s abilities and the amount
of time available. The Swiss Path can be
walked in either direction. There are connections to the boat, bus or train at every
destination; a hiking trip combined with
these various means of transportation
renders the excursion a great pleasure for
young and old.
A
Rütli – Seelisberg
Walking time: 60 minutes, 2.6 km
Difference in altitude: 350 metres
Forest path, gentle ascent. (Option: use
the Treib – Seelisberg railway.)
B
Seelisberg – Bauen
Walking time: 130 minutes, 6 km
Difference in altitude: 350 metres
Path with breathtaking panoramic
view of Lake Uri. Steep descent with
a stepped path to Bauen for the last
30 minutes. Accessible with prams/ buggies and wheelchairs: only Seelisberg – Marienhöhe – Wyssig
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Contents
Public transport
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Offers and tips
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History along the Swiss Path/ The legend of William Tell
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Destinations on the path
01 Seelisberg Emmetten/Beckenried
02 Bauen/Isleten
03 Isenthal 04 Seedorf
05 Flüelen
06 Sisikon
07 Morschach-Stoos 08 Brunnen
09 Altdorf 7 – 15
Monuments
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Museums in Schwyz
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Pictures: perretfoto.ch; V. Marty, Bauen;
P. Rüegger, SGV; TSB, Seelisberg; Tourist Info Uri
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Bauen – Isleten
Walking time: 40 minutes, 2.8 km
Difference in altitude: 0 metres
Flat, even path, mostly through galler­
ies (ideal for any weather conditions)
and along the lakeside. Accessible with
prams/buggies and wheelchairs.
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Isleten – Seedorf – Flüelen
Walking time: 120 minutes, 7.2 km
Difference in altitude: 0 metres
First along the lakeshore, then through
a magnificent nature reserve on the
Reuss delta, as well as Kneipp facili­
ties. Accessible with prams/buggies and
wheelchairs.
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Flüelen – Tellskapelle
Walking time: 100 minutes, 4.7 km
Difference in altitude: 75 metres
Spectacular path through the breath­
taking scenery of the old Axenstrasse,
slightly ascending and descending to the
carillon.
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Tellskapelle – Sisikon
Walking time: 45 minutes, 3.5 km
Difference in altitude: 75 metres
Romantic path directly on Lake Uri. Final
ascent to the Urnerloch before Sisikon.
Accessible with prams/buggies and
wheelchairs only from the Tellsplatte
landing stage to the Tell Chapel.
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Sisikon – Morschach – Brunnen
Walking time: 170 minutes, 8 km
Difference in altitude: 390 metres
Ascent from Sisikon to the panorama
vantage point near Morschach with
fantastic views of the Alps, descent with
romantic forest path from Morschach
to Brunnen. Option for descent: bus
Morschach – Brunnen.
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Additional loop Bauen – Isenthal – Isleten
Walking time: 180 minutes
Difference in altitude: 400 metres
Ascent and descent over mountain paths with beautiful vantage points. Relaxing walk through the valley
­between destinations. Options for
­ascent/descent: Postbus Isleten – Isenthal.
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Historical information
• Swiss History Forum www.forumschwyz.ch
• Museum of Swiss Charters in Schwyz www.bundesbriefmuseum.ch
• History Museum in Altdorf www.hvu.ch
• Tell Museum in ­Bürglen www.tellmuseum.ch
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Public transport
The Swiss Path can be easily reached on public transport. Trains go to Brunnen, Sisikon and Flüelen
every half hour. Boats take visitors to Lake Uri from Lucerne and Beckenried. Seelisberg can be
reached using the funicular railway from Treib or by train and PostBus via Stans. These excellent
connections on the Swiss Path mean that every village can be either the starting-out point or destination, as you wish.
Lake Lucerne Navigation Company
Swiss Path one-day travelcard: a whole day of boat travel on Lake
Uri including free travel on the Treib-Seelisberg funicular railway –
perfect for all kinds of walking/sightseeing combinations!
Winter hit! Lake Uri is served by two boats a day in winter, calling at
a number of landing stages along the Swiss Path.
In summer, boats call at Seedorf twice daily.
Leaving from Lucerne, Beckenried, Brunnen and Flüelen, paddle steamers and cruisers serve the landing stages along the Swiss Path at onehourly intervals – great for planning excursions here throughout the year.
Timetable: 3600
Contact: Schifffahrtsgesellschaft Vierwaldstättersee Postfach, CH-6002 Luzern
Tel.
+41 41 367 67 67
Fax
+41 41 367 68 68
Infomat +41 41 367 66 66
E-mail [email protected]
Internetwww.lakelucerne.ch
SBB – Swiss Federal Railways
The express trains on the Gotthard line serve the stations of B
­ runnen
und Flüelen hourly. Additional regional trains which also stop in
Sisikon allow train connections every half hour. Also the S-Bahn
lines S2 (Zug – Erstfeld) and the S3 (Lucerne – Brunnen) go every
hour and allow you to reach the Swiss Path (in conjunction with the
express trains) every half hour.
* S-Bahn trains stop at all stations.
Timetable: 600
Contact: SBB – Swiss Federal Railways Tel.
+41 900 300 300 (CHF 1.19/min.
from a Swiss landline)
Internet www.sbb.ch
www.sbb.ch/freizeit
PostAuto Schweiz AG
The PostBus takes passengers from Altdorf or Flüelen into the wildly
romantic Isenthal valley, high above the Swiss Path. Seelisberg can
be reached on the country road by PostBus from Stans. In summer
the PostBus goes from Flüelen via the Klausenpass to Glarus.
Timetable: 60.310, 60.311, 60.405, 60.541
Contact: PostAuto Schweiz AG Region Zentralschweiz, CH-6002 Luzern
Tel.
+41 58 448 06 22
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.postauto.ch
Treib-Seelisberg-Railway
Throughout the year, the romantic funicular railway takes passengers from the landing stage at Treib to the Swiss Path at Seelisberg
and back again. Save yourself the climb with the mountain railway!
The Lake Uri day ticket is valid on the Treib-Seelisberg railway. Allinclusive group offer with Lake Uri lake trip and lunch.
Timetable: 2590
Contact: Treib-Seelisberg-Railway Bahnhof, CH-6377 Seelisberg
Tel.
+41 41 820 15 63
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.seelisberg.com
Auto AG Schwyz
Buses operate in the Schwyz basin and take walkers from Brunnen
direct to the entrance of the Swiss History Forum in Schwyz or to
the high plateau of Morschach which has a connection to the aerial
cableway to Stoos-Fronalpstock.
Timetable: 60.502, 60.504
Contact: Auto AG Schwyz Bahnhofstr. 4, Postfach 658, 6431 Schwyz
Tel.
+41 41 817 75 00
Fax
+41 41 817 75 39
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.aags.ch
AUTO AG URI
The bus service operated by AUTO AG URI is your doorway to the
entire length of the Reuss Valley between Flüelen and Göschenen.
It links Flüelen and Seedorf with the Uri cantonal capital of Altdorf
and its history museum, and also goes to the William Tell museum
in Bürglen.
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Timetable: 60.401, 60.403
Contact: AUTO AG URI Ried 1, 6467 Schattdorf
Tel.
+41 41 874 72 72
Fax
+41 41 874 72 74
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.aagu.ch
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Canton Schwyz – wonderfully walkable
Schwyz hiking map
www.schwyzer-wanderwege.ch
The new Canton Schwyz hiking map is
out now. It contains all the information walkers
need to know (scale 1: 50 000): base map,
latest footpaths network, SwitzerlandMobility
routes, public transport incl. cableways /
railways, lake navigation and bus stops, etc.
CHF 24.80 (plus postage)
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Become a member !
The Verein Schwyzer Wanderwege
[association of Schwyz footpaths] maintains
the waymarking and checks the conditions
of the paths. The paths need your support –
join the association! In exchange, you get
the new map at a discount.
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History along the Swiss Path
Rütli
Haus zur Treib
A Pro Castle, Seedorf
The Rütli Meadow is considered to be the birthplace
of the Swiss Confederation. Here, below Seelisberg, in
a clearing slightly above Lake Uri on the opposite side
of the lake from Brunnen and the Mythen mountains,
is where representatives from the three founding cantons – Uri, Schwyz and Nidwalden – are said to have
met on August 1, 1291 amidst continuing Habsburg repression to sign a pact of eternal mutual defence (the
Rütli Oath), thereby laying the foundation of the Swiss
Confederation as it stands today: “We want to be a
band of brothers, sticking together through thick and
thin!”. Over the years the Rütli has come to be seen as
the national cradle of Switzerland. The meadow was
purchased with the aid of a collection by schoolchildren in 1859 in order to protect it from proposed hotel
building and subsequently donated to the state with
the proviso that it should remain sacrosanct. The Rütli
these days is a peaceful sanctuary on the lake. Nearby
is the little Memo Museum commemorating Swiss
history, an efficient restaurant, three springs and a
large picnicking area. The Rütli is car-free and can be
accessed only by boat or on foot via the Swiss Path
from Seelisberg or Treib (walking time: one hour).
Treib has long had a harbour to protect lakefarers
from the southerly winds (known here as the “Föhn”)
that can whip up a storm on Lake Uri. First mentioned
in 1482, the Haus zur Treib was the house in which
the five-canton confederation held 72 sittings. The
meeting room still forms part of the Haus zur Treib,
now a hotel open to the public. The building has
been sympathetically renovated over the years, most
recently in 1982, and can be reached by boat, via
the Treib-Seelisberg funicular railway or by car from
Seelisberg.
This castle-like edifice (whose moat today teems
with trout!) was built in 1556. The nobility whose seat
it was amassed prestige and wealth by trading in
cereals and wine and participating in wars. This little
castle is today home to the Uri Mineral Museum and
is used by the canton’s government for prestigious
meetings and assemblies. It lies at the northern end
of the village of Seedorf, right by the motorway flyover
and not far from the Swiss Path. It is easily reached by
car or bus from Altdorf.
Beroldingen Castle, Seelisberg
Legend has it that William Tell saved himself by leaping out of Bailiff Gessler’s boat in this corner of Lake
Uri. A chapel was in existence here as early as 1388.
The present-day chapel dates from 1879/80 and is
decorated with four marvellous frescoes by Baselborn painter Ernst Stückelberg depicting the Tell
myth, namely “The Rütli Oath”, “Shooting the Apple”,
“Tell’s Leap” and “The Death of Gessler in the Hohle
Gasse”. Just above the chapel is Switzerland’s biggest
carillon: built in 2001, it plays one of a number of
melodies every hour on the hour. Tell’s chapel can be
reached by boat or on foot from the car park of Hotel
Tellsplatte, which is on the Axenstrasse.
Schillerstein
A 30 m tall obelisk-shaped boulder can be seen
emerging from the water at the entrance to Lake Uri.
Also known as the “Stone of Myths”, this rock was
originally one third taller but had to be shortened for
safety reasons. In 1859, to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the birth of Friedrich Schiller – author
of the drama Wilhelm Tell first premiered in 1804 in
Weimar, Germany – Switzerland’s founding cantons
decided that it should become a natural monument
and renamed it “Schillerstein” (Schiller Stone). It
bears the inscription (in German): “To the singer of
Tell / F. Schiller / The Founding Cantons / 1859”.
The Schillerstein cannot be reached by land, but is a
stirring sight seen from the boat between Brunnen
and the Rütli.
This little castle is on the old mule track that led from
Lucerne via Seelisberg to Altdorf. Located on the
Swiss Path at the southern end of the village, first
mention of it is made in documents dated 1500. It was
the ancestral seat of the Beroldinger line of nobles,
who for centuries held sway in the Uri valley. Yet this
is no fortress: rather, it is a charming country residence with exquisite views of Lake Uri and the Reuss
Valley. Hugely appealing is the chapel dedicated to St.
Laurence, which was added in 1545. Its winged altar,
choir screen and ceiling decorated with Rococo stucco
plasterwork are well worth a visit. Beroldingen Castle
can be reached on foot in 30 minutes from the upper
reaches of Seelisberg village (bus stop: Tanzplatz).
Father Alberik Zwyssig, composer of the
national anthem
A memorial to Father Alberik Zwyssig stands right
in front of the church in Bauen. Born in 1808 in this
sun-kissed village on the shores of Lake Uri, Father
Zwyssig composed Switzerland’s national anthem
“When the morning skies grow red”. Bauen can be
reached by boat, or by car taking the lakeside road
from Flüelen via Seedorf and Isleten.
Tell’s Chapel
The Federal Chapel, Brunnen
Once the solemn pact, sworn in 1291 on the Rütli
Meadow between the three founding cantons Uri,
Schwyz und Nidwalden, had proved its worth in the
Battle of Morgarten, the cantons gathered in Brunnen
in 1315 to renew their oath of mutual assistance
against foreign interference. From now on they called
themselves “Confederates”. The village chapel in
Brunnen, also known as the Federal Chapel, stands on
the very spot where this second oath is said to have
been sworn. It is located right by Brunnen’s landing
stage stage and bus stop and is some seven minutes
north of the railway station on the main street.
The Legend of William Tell
With the receipt of an imperial charter in 1231, Uri was immediately placed
under the emperor. The area of what is
today central Switzerland had acquired
political and economic importance
with the opening of the Gotthard Pass
at the beginning of the 13th century.
Thus, both the dukes of Habsburg and
the emperor wanted to increase their
influence in Uri. Towards the end of the
century, the Habsburgs were sent to the
central cantons as governors appointed
by the emperor with the objective of
oppressing the population.
Governor Hermann Gessler decided
to test the allegiance of the people of
Uri. He had a pole erected in the square
of Altdorf with a Habsburg hat on top
and ordered everyone who passed to
doff their hats to it as a sign of respect.
William Tell and his son Walter from
Bürglen walked heedlessly past the
hat – an act for which Tell was severely
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Tellspielhaus
Schützengasse 11, Postfach
CH-6460 Altdorf
punished. He was ordered by the governor to shoot an apple off the head
of his own son with a crossbow. The
shot was true, and the arrow pierced
the apple.
Gessler did not miss the fact that
Tell had placed two arrows in his quiver
and asked the reason for this. Tell
responded angrily that if his shot had
missed the apple and hit his son, he
would have used the second arrow to
shoot Gessler.
For this bold answer, Tell was put
in chains and taken to Gessler’s boat
in Flüelen, in order to then be taken to
the fort at Küssnacht for life imprisonment. Just as the boat got underway, a
violent storm broke over the lake and
the boat threatened to capsize. Gessler
and his men recognized that they were
in a life-threatening situation. They released Tell, who was just as renowned
as a helmsman as a marksman, from
Tel.
+41 41 874 80 00
Fax
+41 41 874 80 01
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.uri.info
his chains in order to be able to hold
the boat on course. His sole objective
was to reach the rock ledge on the
Axen, with which he was so familiar. He
steered the boat to the shore, seized
his crossbow, jumped to the rock and
gave the boat a mighty shove back
out into the wind-whipped waters.
Tell hurriedly took the shortest way to
the “Hohle Gasse”, near Küssnacht,
where he found and shot the tyrannical
governor Gessler with the second arrow which he had hidden in his quiver
in Altdorf. News of Tell’s act quickly
spread through the entire country
and strengthened the freedom and
independence movement in the three
original cantons in Switzerland.
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Seelisberg
Seelisberg is situated on a peninsula on Lake Lucerne directly
above the Rütli Meadow. The wonderful panoramic view of the
lake and mountains, the tranquil location as well as its natural
­environment and landscape are ideal conditions to tackle the
stresses and strains of everyday life. Thanks to its central location,
Seelisberg is the ideal starting point for trips on Lake Lucerne to
the alpine passes, as well as other regions in Switzerland.
Hotels
Sleep in the hayloft
Hotel & Naturhaus Bellevue***
Tel.
+41 41 825 66 66
Fax
+41 41 825 66 67
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.bellevue-seelisberg.ch
Hotel Montana
Tel.
+41 41 820 12 68
Fax
+41 41 820 12 69
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.montana-waldegg.ch
Hotel Tell E&G
Tel.
+41 41 820 12 67
Fax
+41 41 820 37 36
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hoteltell.ch
Seelisberg Tourismus Bahnhofplatz 1
CH-6377 Seelisberg
“Im Wissig” direct on the Swiss Path
Family Ziegler-Bissig
between Seelisberg and Bauen
Tel.
+41 41 820 21 41
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.stroh-traum.ch
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Tel. +41 41 820 15 63
Fax
+41 41 820 49 07
[email protected]
www.seelisberg.com
Barbeque sites
• Rütli
• Village of Seelisberg (above church)
• Children’s playground
• Marienhöhe (Tannwald)
• Wyssig
• Vantage point Hoch Flue
• Bergseeli (at lakeside swimming area,
admission: CHF 4.50)
Sights
• Haus zur Treib: assembly hall for the
old Swiss Confederation of 1482
• Rütli: peaceful forest glade above Lake
Uri; considered to be the place where
Switzerland was founded in 1291
• Schillerstein: memorial stone for
Friedrich Schiller, author of the drama
“Wilhelm Tell” in 1859
• Aschwanden cheese dairy: Mountain
cheeses in a variety of flavors; guided
tours
• Beroldingen castle: small castle (1500),
located on the Swiss Path to Bauen
with a Rococo altar in the chapel
• Pilgrimage chapel: Maria Sonnenberg
chapel, built in 1666, with painting
of the Virgin Mary dating from 1350,
­Virgin Mary carillon made in 1384, votive candles and beautiful choir railing
• “Schiller-Balkon”: terrace with panoramic view of the scene of Friedrich
Schiller’s legend of William Tell
Beckenried-Emmetten
Beckenried and Emmetten lie directly on and above Lake
­Lucerne – centrally located with an exit on the A2. Relaxing
and active holidays in summer and winter, ideal starting point
for a hike along the Swiss Path ...
GOLDI Safari from Beckenried
16-hole minigolf in Beckenried
A very special safari: aerial cableway
from Beckenried to Klewenalp, a
marvellous 1½ hour walk to Stockhütte,
then a gondola trip to Emmetten, a
bus to Seelisberg, the funicular railway
to Treib and finally a boat back to Beckenried. Especially good for families;
special tickets and details from the
Beckenried tourist office.
A great way to end any excursion – a
round of minigolf in Beckenried. Lovely
park-like setting with coffee corner
and small kiosk for snacks. There’s an
inviting little beach and bathing area
just below the minigolf, complete with
a restaurant – just right for swimming
and relaxing.
Emmetten – summer and winter holiday paradise
Countless footpaths and trails, a mountain biking arena with natural bike park,
wood trail and bike routes, Goldi Family Safari – the summer round-trip, magnificent distant views from Niederbauen or the Stockhütte, 40 km of well-prepared
slopes for every kind of winter sport, snow sport school with snow kindergarten,
attractive winter packages incl. ski pass, Summer Children’s Circus Festival, etc.
Welcome to the holiday paradise that’s way above the ordinary!
Tourismus Emmetten
Hinterhostattstrasse 4
CH-6376 Emmetten
Tel.
+41 41 620 15 64
Fax
+41 41 620 07 64
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.tourismus-emmetten.ch
Where to stay: Beckenried
Hotel Nidwaldnerhof ***
Hotel-Rest. Rössli ***
Boutique-Hotel Schlüssel
Hotel + Pension Rigi
Pension Seeblick
B & B Bauernhof Bächli
B & B Spazig Gästehaus
+41 41 620 52 52
+41 41 624 45 11
+41 41 622 03 33
+41 41 620 12 51
+41 41 620 15 05
+41 41 620 64 68
+41 41 620 25 00
www.nidwaldnerhof.ch
www.roessli-beckenried.ch
www.schluessel-beckenried.ch
[email protected]
www.seeblick-beckenried.ch
www.bnb-beckenried.ch
www.spazig.ch
Swiss Path package: Beckenried
1 night (DR/breakfast) incl. Beckenried–Flüelen boat trip to walk along the
Swiss Path. From CHF 87 with SBB’s Half- Fare Card or from CHF 100 without.
Info: www.tourismus-beckenried.ch
Where to stay: Emmetten
Hotel Engel
+41 41 620 13 54
Hotel Post
+41 41 620 13 51
Hotel SEEBLiCK
+41 41 624 41 41
Berggasth. Stockhütte +41 41 620 53 63
Berggasth. Niederbauen+41 41 620 23 63
Tourismus Beckenried-Klewenalp
Seestrasse 1, Schiffstation
CH-6375 Beckenried
www.engel-emmetten.ch
www.hotel-post.ch
www.hotelseeblick.ch
www.stockhuette.ch
www.berggasthaus-niederbauen.ch
Tel. +41 41 620 31 70
Fax +41 41 620 32 05
[email protected]
www.tourismus-beckenried.ch
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Bauen/Isleten
The South begins in Bauen!
Bauen – a village in bloom. Thanks to its location on the
sheltered bay on the western shore of Lake Uri, Bauen enjoys
a particularly mild climate. Southern vegetation such as palm
trees, fig and banana trees bloom here – and even bear fruit.
Isleten – a paradise for windsurfers. There is also a cliff
climbing facility here. At both locations there is a landing
stage, as well as public swimming facilities.
The Bernese section of the Swiss Path features rotating
­wooden disks depicting scenes of everyday life in the Bern
region. www.bauen-ur.ch
Excursions/Museums
• Boat trip on Lake Lucerne
• Hiking on the Swiss Path
• Isleten: public swimming facilities
with grill site, toilets at the Hotel/
Restaurant Seegarten
• Bauen: public swimming facilities,
grill site, playground 200 m away,
changing cabins and toilets
• Various hiking trails in the direction of
Isenthal, Seelisberg or Seedorf
• Church of St. Ida, built in the 18th
century in the classicist style
• Monument to Father Alberick Zwyssig,
composer of the Swiss national anthem
• 45-min guided tours. For more
details: www.bauen-ur.ch
(click on “Tourismus”)
Restaurant
Hotels
Hotel Schiller
Tel.
+41 41 878 11 55
Fax
+41 41 878 10 55
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hotel-schiller.ch
Zwyssighaus Guesthouse
Your home-from-home in Bauen, with
good food and wine all year round. Fine
fare in the birthplace of Alberik Zwyssig,
composer of the Swiss national anthem.
Hotel/Restaurant Seegarten
Tel.
+41 41 878 11 05
Fax
+41 41 878 11 04
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.seegarten-isleten.ch
Opening hours:
Wed – Sun 11.30 am – 11 pm
Mon – Tue closed
Tel.
+41 41 878 11 77
Internet www.zwyssighaus.ch
© Tourist Info Uri
© Tourist Info Uri
Experience Swiss history and myths
in the birthplace of the Swiss Confederation
and stay overnight right on the Swiss Path.
«Tell» package
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2 nights in a 4-star hotel including breakfast buffet
1-day travelpass for the Lake of Uri (Urnersee)
from the Lake Lucerne shipping company
Treib-Seelisberg railway
Schwyz museum pass (Swiss National Museum, Museum of
Swiss Charters [Bundesbriefarchiv], the Ital Reding Estate)
Free admission to the adventure pool
Free admission to the saunas
Swiss Holiday Park
CH-6443 Morschach
www.swissholidaypark.ch
Telephone 041 825 51 00 or
e-mail [email protected]
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TOURIST INFO URI
Tellspielhaus
Schützengasse 11, Postfach
CH-6460 Altdorf
Tel.
+41 41 874 80 00
Fax
+41 41 874 80 01
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.uri.info
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Monuments along the Swiss Path
by Eduard Müller
The Rütli
The Rütli Meadow is a slice of countryside that was landscaped in the 19th century. As
a park, it was laid out to offer sightlines between its constituent parts and groups of
trees; the Place of the Oath, the Rütlihaus – a restaurant – and the stables also form
part of this scenic arrangement.
The name Rütli indicates that the area was originally
a clearing in the woods used by farmers. From the 15th
century onwards it was where the Old Confederates
gathered during their struggle for independence. It
is popularly held to be where the legendary oath of
the Old Confederacy was taken, the exact spot being
marked by three springs. The meadow was purchased
by the Swiss Public Welfare Society in 1858 to protect
it from proposed hotel building. The funds for the
purchase were raised by Swiss schoolchildren.
The Rütli Meadow was thereafter subjected to some
sympathetic landscaping, and several thousand
trees and bushes were planted around its perimeter.
The modifications were supervized by renowned
architects of the day. Even the German architect and
theorist, Gottfried Semper (1803 – 1879), submitted
two proposals for the design of the Place of the Oath.
In the end, though, it was decided to go with a natural
solution: a block of limestone was brought over from
Schwyz, and the three springs can still be seen emerging from it to this day.
The Rütlihaus, a neat timber structure in the style of a
traditional Uri farmhouse, was erected in 1868/69 after plans by the Swiss architect, Johann Meier. Patrons
of the restaurant are serving guests in its two ornately
appointed parlours – these are well worth a visit – as
well as on the terrace with its magnificent views.
The landing stage, taking the form of an open-ended
timber hall, was erected in 1913 after plans by August
Am Rhyn.
The Schiller Stone
The obelisk-shaped boulder seen emerging from the water at the entrance to Lake Uri
is a natural phenomenon; originally between 34 and 40 metres in height, it bore the
name “Stone of Myths”. Explosives were used in 1838 to lop off the top third of the
boulder to lessen the risk to shipping of rock falls.
It was in 1859, at the festivities on the Rütli Meadow
marking the 100th anniversary of the birth of Friedrich
Schiller – author of the drama Wilhelm Tell first
premiered in 1804 – that the council leader of Schwyz,
Carl Styger, proposed dedicating the boulder to the
playwright. The monument, newly renamed the Schiller Stone, was inaugurated on 21 October 1860 in the
presence of a flotilla of festive decked-out vessels of
all sizes. Picked out in gilded stone, the inscription it
bears in German reads:
TO THE SINGER OF TELL / F. SCHILLER /
THE FOUNDING CANTONS / 1859.
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Maria Sonnenberg Chapel – Seelisberg
The origins of this place of pilgrimage reach back centuries. Legend has it that the
devotional image of Mary – a Madonna carved out of lime wood in 1350 – was found
by a shepherd boy in the woods. To begin with the figure was venerated in a tree,
before being housed first in a timber chapel, then a stone edifice erected in 1588/89.
The chapel that can be seen today – a simple baroque
affair with a striking porch – stems from 1666. It is
interestingly appointed. Particularly worthy of note
is the quality of the picture in the high altar: by
Francesco Torriani, it depicts the threefold crowning
of the Blessed Mary by God the Father, the Son and
the Holy Spirit. Amongst the treasures of the chapel
are a richly ornamented choir screen and numerous
votive offerings testifying to the miraculous effect of
the Madonna.
Beroldingen Castle – Seelisberg
Benefitting from exquisite views of Lake Uri and the Reuss Valley, this little castle
was once the ancestral seat of the noble von Beroldingen family of Uri.
At its core still a medieval feudal structure, the edifice
received its present appearance in the 16th and 17th
centuries. The chapel appended to the south side is
open throughout the day. Its winged altar (1618) and
late-gothic statues of Sts. Thomas and Laurentius are
well worth a visit.
The Haus zur Treib
Treib has long had a harbour to protect lakefarers from the treacherous Föhn winds.
It is presumed that there has always been a ferry linking this side of the lake with
Brunnen, and there is evidence of an inn here dating from the Middle Ages. It burned
down in the winter of 1657/58. Its replacement, on which work started immediately,
already had a roof in 1658.
Following heated discussions, the dilapidated structure was pulled down in 1902 and rebuilt. Prof. Josef
Zemp, Chair of the Federal Commission of Historic
Monuments, tried in vain to have the historic edifice
preserved. The rebuild, undertaken in 1903 under
the supervision of the Zurich architect Eugen Probst,
adopted the same shape and size as the old building.
Its re-emergence signalled the resumption of meetings involving the cantons of the Old Confederation
and other federal events.
Isleten – Isenthal valley
There is evidence of the existence of commercial activity on the Isleten promontory
dating from the 16th century, initially connected with the local iron ore. Later, the first
half of the 19th century witnessed the arrival of saw mills to the area. The well-known
Uri council leader and engineer, Carl Emanuel Müller, acquired the various estates
in 1851, which allowed him to exploit the timber-rich region and establish a paper
factory.
The use of August Nobel’s invention, dynamite, in the
building of the Gotthard railway line up the Reuss
valley from 1872 onwards called for a local production
site: the choice fell on Isleten. Alfred Nobel oversaw
the founding and equipping in 1873 of a manufacturing facility: “AG der Schweizerischen Dynamit- und
Chemische Producten Fabrik Isleten”. The firm was
acquired in 1916 by “Schweizerische Sprengstoff
AG Cheddite Liestal-Isleten”, which made industrial
explosives until 2001. It continues to manufacture
nitroglycerin for the pharmaceutical industry.
In 1945 the Uri artist, Heinrich Danioth, used the
technique known as sgrafitto to apply a portrait of
St. Barbara, patron saint of miners, to the exterior wall
of the canteen building, which stands directly on the
shore of the lake.
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The Isleten promontory belongs to the municipality of
Bauen and, until 1951, was accessible only by water
and footpaths. The wild and romantic Isenthal Valley
above Lake Uri can be reached via a breathtaking
mountain road, opened in 1901. The valley’s principal
landmark is the church of St. Theodul: consecrated in
1821, it was built in the late classical style after plans
by Brother Jakob Natter, a monk from Einsiedeln. Next
to the church lies the neatly arranged graveyard and
the 17th century parish house with its 18th century
annexe, known as the Bishop’s Room.
Bauen
The village of Bauen is known far and wide for its picture-postcard appearance. This
little gem of a lakeside resort is home to a number of monuments, and the mild,
southern alpine-like climate allows palms to grow in the gardens.
Today a well-kept guesthouse featuring a historical
interior, the Zwyssighaus is the birthplace of Father
Alberik Zwyssig, composer of the Swiss national
anthem. His bust by Hugo Siegwart dating from 1901
stands before the house. The Catholic parish church
of St. Idda is built in the classical style right by the
lake. The church has an important interior, with ceiling
paintings by Josef Anton Mesmer, stuccowork and
altars by Johann Josef Moosbrugger, and an outstanding altarpiece by Johann Michael Feichtmayer: dating
from 1706, this depicts St. Idda making her way to
church by night, accompanied by a stag bearing
candles on its antlers.
A Pro Castle – Seedorf
This picturesque moated castle-like edifice was built between 1555 and 1562 by
the influential army captain, Peter A Pro. Its architecture reflects a blend of styles
­borrowed from the late gothic and the renaissance periods.
Now used as a restaurant, its rooms feature renaissance panelled ceilings; some rooms have wall panels
and ancient door surrounds, as well as a tower stove.
The green room, which is used for weddings, features
murals depicting scenes from the Old Testament
dating from around 1686. Frescoes can be seen in the
corridor on the ground floor: these originated from
the second Tell Chapel.
Convent of St. Lazarus – Seedorf
In 1197 the crusader Arnold von Brienz endowed a house in Seedorf dedicated to
the Military and Hospitaler Order of Saint Lazarus, which was founded to succour
the sick and the poor – outcasts in particular. The community was struck by a plague
in 1518. In 1559 the Pope instructed nuns from the Benedictine convent of Claro,
near Bellinzona, to re-establish a religious presence in the region. The convent of
St. ­Lazarus remains a vibrant part of the community to this day.
The three wings of the building enclose a courtyard,
on the south side of which stands the church. This
was erected in 1695/96 under the supervision of the
priest and amateur architect, Johann Jakob Scolar.
Built in the Voralberg pilaster church style and featuring a tambour cupola in the Italian tradition, it has a
stucco ceiling and paintings courtesy of artists from
the Ticino. The outstanding altarpiece depicting the
resurrection of St. Lazarus is by Dionys Calvaert and is
dated 1598. Both architecture and interior conspire to
create a wonderfully festive impression.
Flüelen
The history of Flüelen goes back a long way. Situated at the head of Lake Uri, it was
where goods were transferred between lake-going boats and horses or mules in
preparation for the journey across the Alps south of here. Making the journey in the
opposite direction were luxury goods, cereals, spices, wine and salt.
Rudenz Castle, which once stood on the edge of the
lake, dates from this time. Artisans also benefited
from the lake as a means of transporting goods. Flüelen, for instance, boasted a brickworks – its buildings
and ovens remain extant. The latter half of the 19th
century saw tourism flourish, and this continued right
up to the outbreak of the First World War. Imposing
hotels – now serving other purposes – were built. The
Gotthard railway was opened in 1882, an event that
saw Flüelen enter a new chapter in its history. Visitors
could now arrive and depart by boat and train. High
above the village, the architect Paul Siegwart built a
new parish church (1910 – 1912) in the Beuron style,
a blend of neo-romanesque Germanic mixed with
Byzantine elements. The church replaced the old baroque church of Sts. Georg and Nikolaus; dating from
1663/64 and featuring a good-quality rococo interior,
this now serves cultural purposes. Flüelen received a
new trim, functional station in 1944; its waiting room
features an atmospheric mural titled Föhnwacht [Föhn
Watch], the work of the distinguished artist, Heinrich
Danioth.
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Tell’s Chapel
Dedicated to St. Sebastian, the chapel stands on the spot where, as legend would
have it, Wilhelm Tell leaped to freedom from Bailiff Gessler’s boat on Lake Uri,
­pushing his captors away from the shore before making good his escape.
A chapel was in existence here as early as 1388
according to the 15th century White Book of Sarnen,
the most important collection of manuscripts documenting the early freedom struggles of the Swiss
Confederation. A second chapel was erected in 1590
and consisted of two open arcades standing in the
tradition of Central Swiss ossuaries. The presentday chapel, the third, adopted a similar design and
was built in 1879/80 after plans by Ludwig Isidor
Sutter. The monumental frescoes completed by Ernst
Stückel­berg in 1880 – 1882 depict scenes from the Tell
myth, namely “The Rütli Oath”, “Shooting the Apple”,
“Tell’s Leap” and “The Death of Gessler in the Hohle
Gasse”. A pilgrimage to the chapel involving local
people takes place every spring.
Morschach
This popular spa overlooking Lake Uri has witnessed immense growth in recent dec­
ades. Early tourism also had a marked impact on the village, as can be seen from the
numerous buildings dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The Catholic parish church of St. Gallus is late
gothic in style, although the thoroughgoing baroque
treatment of its interior dates from 1771 onwards. In
doing so, renowned artists adopted a flamboyant yet
high quality rococo style to decorate the space. The
ossuary of St. Jakobus dates from 1555 – 1557. Also in
the possession of the parish is the countrified parish
house built in 1685.
Brunnen
Protected by a wooden palisade, Brunnen in the Middle Ages was a harbour and
fishing community that benefited early on from the movement of goods and people
across the Gotthard massif. A devastating fire in 1620 destroyed a large part of the
village. Following this, the council leader, Heinrich Reding, established a foundation
with the aim of erecting a chapel dedicated to the Holy Trinity; his son, Wolf Dietrich
Reding, supervised its building in 1632. Also known as the Federal Chapel, it com­
memorates the renewal of the oath of mutual assistance against foreign interference
sworn by the three founding cantons Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden in the aftermath
of the battle of Morgarten in 1315.
Compiled by: Dr. Eduard Müller,
Canton Uri Department of Nature and Heritage;
Photos: Julia Neumann and www.seelisberg.com
The early baroque sandstone portals under the
pilaster porch are richly adorned with angel heads.
The interior dates from various eras and features, in
particular, an outstanding altarpiece depicting the
Ecclesia, which was completed in 1642 by a pupil of
Rubens, the Dutchman Justus van Egmont. Imposing hotels appeared along the lakefront in the latter
half of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries,
amongst them the former Grand Hotel (1903/04),
which lived up to its name as the grandest establish-
ment on Lake Lucerne. This magnificent edifice with
its slightly offset wings was designed by Emil Vogt, a
specialist in hotel architecture. It now houses apartments. The former hotel park contains the Villa Gutenberg, in which the Bavarian King Ludwig II resided in
1881. The painter Alfred Schoeck had the late classical
Villa Ruhheim built in 1881/82; this was where his
son, the celebrated composer Othmar Schoeck, spent
his childhood.
Museums in Schwyz
Swiss History Forum
Museum of Swiss Charters
Swiss history trail
History between myth and reality
An exhibition tracing the emergence of Switzerland
since the days of the Old Confederation features
virtual guides, innovative multimedia stations and
objects of value. Visitors to the museum receive an
immersive medieval experience: they encounter
a knight on horseback ready to do battle, hear a
monk dictating a text in the scriptori-um, and meet
a trader and his mules on the Devil’s Bridge. The story of the emergence of Switzerland
is laid out along a trail; its enhanced emotional appeal is attractive to visitors of all ages.
Contact: Hofmatt/Zeughausstrasse 5, 6430 Schwyz
Tel. +41 41 819 60 11, Fax +41 41 819 60 10
E-mail: [email protected], Internet: www.forumschwyz.ch
Tours, workshops, events
Opening hours: ­Tuesday – Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
Information & guided tours
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The Federal Charter of 1291 is Switzerland’s bestknown document and played a central role in the
country’s history. But is the Charter really the founding document of the Federation? What is the current
view of the confeder-ation, the Rütli Oath, the various battles, the heroes?
Contact: Bahnhofstrasse 20, 6430 Schwyz,
Tel. +41 41 819 20 64, Fax +41 41 819 20 69
E-mail: [email protected], Internet: www.bundesbriefmuseum.ch
Tours by appointment
Tue – Fri, 9 – 11.30 am and 1.30 – 5 pm
Sat/Sun November to April, 1.30 – 5 pm
Sat/Sun May to October, 9 am – 5 pm
Info Schwyz Tourismusbüro, Bahnhofstrasse 4, Postfach 655, CH-6431 Schwyz
Tel. +41 41 810 19 91, E-mail: [email protected], Internet: www.info-schwyz.ch
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Isenthal
Isenthal, at 778 m, is on the edge of the Swiss Path, away
from the hustle and bustle. It is a destination for excursions with many hiking and climbing possibilities. Isenthal
can be reached from Bauen on the Swiss Path via the old
Bauen – Bärchi – Isenthal – Isleten road, by Postbus on the
Altdorf – Flüelen – Isleten – Isenthal – St. Jakob route, or by car
over the imposing mountain road. Above Lake Uri, Isenthal is
a prime location for hiking and climbing. A visit is certainly
worth your while.
Hotels/Holiday apartments
Hotel Urirotstock
Tel.
+41 41 878 11 52
Fax
+41 41 878 13 33
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.urirotstock.ch
Gasthaus Tourist
Tel.
+41 41 878 11 51
Fax
+41 41 878 08 51
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.gasthaustourist.ch
Cable cars
Sights
• Gitschenen
• Gietisfluh
• Fuggelen
• Musenalp
• Parish church with the old parsonage
• Ringli House on the old road
• St. Jakob chapel
• Gitschenen mountain chapel
Restaurant
Alpstubli Gitschenen
Savour the hospitality and good food of the cosy
Gitschenen alpine parlour. The spacious terrace is
perfect for relaxing in the fresh mountain air. The
management and staff look forward to your visit.
Tel.
+41 41 878 00 92
Excursion
Oberbolgen alpine dairy
Run by Monika and Daniel Walker-Arnold, the dairy is
open in the summer for cheese and wonderful views.
Located on the Gitschenen – Hinter Jochli – Klewenalp
hiking trail.
Tel.
+41 41 871 38 63
E-mail [email protected]
Berggasthaus Gitschenen
Rooms and dormitories
Tel.
+41 41 878 11 58
Fax
+41 41 878 10 38
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.gitschenen.ch
Brunniblick holiday apartments
You’ll love our comfortable, sunny apartments. If
nature’s your thing, this is the place to be.
Tel.
+41 41 878 14 07
Alpine accommodations
Berggasthaus Musenalp
(Summer only)
Gitschenhörelihütte (mountain hut)
No warden; obtain key at:
Tel. +41 41 878 11 22
Tel. +41 79 379 16 66
www.musenalp-isenthal.ch
Tel. +41 41 878 11 62 (summer)
Tel. +41 41 878 11 27 (winter)
Berggasthaus Biwaldalp
(Summer only)
Schweigmatt holiday apartment
Quiet delightfully located house with two lovely,
comfor-tably appointed 3-room apartments with
separate entrance and sitting area. Bed linen, bath
and kitchen towels provided.
Tel.
+41 55 412 44 77
E-mail [email protected]
Internetwww.fewo-direct.de/ferienwohnungschweigmatt-isenthal
Tel. +41 41 878 11 62 (summer)
Tel. +41 41 878 14 30 (winter)
Dormitory and rooms
Dormitory accommodations
Turnhalle Isenthal
Dormitory accommodations for maximum 38 guests;
cooking facilities
Tel.
+41 79 482 03 00
Fax
+41 41 878 10 71
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.isenthal.ch
Naturfreundehaus St. Jakob
28 beds in 6 rooms, ample kitchen, playground;
ideal for school trips, vacation camps, family gettogethers, etc.
Tel.
+41 79 383 62 52
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.naturfreunde-cham.ch
Information
Isenthal Tourismus
CH-6461 Isenthal
Gitschenen Aerial Cable Car • A sunny, recreational area with beautiful walks in
the midst of a magnificent mountain setting
• Circular walk with nature trail and grill sites
• Pistes for both snowboarding and skiing
• Starting point for ski tours and snowshoe treks
Tel. +41 41 878 01 80
www.seilbahn-skilift-gitschenen.ch
Tel.
+41 79 510 49 58
Fax
+41 41 878 13 33
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.isenthal.ch
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Seedorf
Seedorf is often called Lake Uri’s little cultural and leisure centre.
And rightly so, for within its community there are a great number
of historical buildings to be seen, for example, the churches of St.
Ulrich and St. Verena, the tower of Seedorf, the small A Pro castle
with its moat, as well as the St. Lazarus monastery, which is considered to be the most beautiful Baroque building in the region
of Uri. Seedorf is also a paradise for those looking for relaxation
and sporting activities: a sports field with running track, two
sports halls with various facilities, a Vita Parcours, a hall for roller
hockey, a tennis hall with two indoor and three outdoor courts, a
public outdoor swimming area with beach volleyball, islands for
observing nature and swimming, as well as horse riding.
Vacation house
Leisure activities
• Tour of the village with its historical
sights: the 17th century Benedictine
monastery of St. Lazurus, the 13th century Baroque parish church, the 16th
century A Pro castle with its moat, and
the 800-year-old tower of Seedorf.
• Reuss delta nature reserve with a
variety of swimming areas, nature
islands and grill sites
• Hiking or biking along the Reuss
• Cycling tour in the Gitschen valley
• Ride on the cable car to the Gitschen
mountain starting point for various
walks
• Schopflibach riding school
Tel. +41 79 619 12 84
Carmen youth and holiday home
Fully wheelchair accessible accommodation with
modern kitchen for groups of up to 44.
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.jufh-carmen.ch
Hotel/Restaurant/Bakery
Gasthaus Rössli
Spacious reception room and parlor, seats 150, ample
car park, parking for campervans, sun terrace. Traditional Ländler music every Wed. evening (Nov–April).
Tel.
+41 41 870 25 01
Mobile +41 79 213 47 16
Seerestaurant
Located directly on the Swiss Path, self-service
­restaurant with swimming area and large terrace.
Tel.
+41 41 870 72 72
Internet www.gotthardraststaette.ch
Highlights
Uri Mineral Museum
Around 400 valuable mountain crystals, special
exhibit and slide show. Opening hours: mid-May to
mid-Oct, every Thurs, Sat & Sun, 1 – 5 pm.
Contact: Urner Mineralienfreunde
Tel. +41 41 870 44 80/+41 79 388 71 46
Internet www.mineralienfreund.ch
“A Pro” castle
A shining example of the Baroque era is this picturesque house surrounded by water in the lower village.
Contact:
Tel. +41 41 870 65 32 or +41 41 875 26 53
Internet www.schlossapro.ch or www.seedorf-uri.ch
St. Lazarus Convent
Founded in 1200; home to 18 Benedictine nuns; the
only convent in the canton of Uri.
Further details: www.kloster-seedorf.ch
Gitschenberg aerial cableway Take the cable car up Mt. Gitschenberg; trails and
walks via Mt. Honegg into Gitschental valley. Food at
the top terminus and on the Honegg.
Contact: Tel. +41 41 871 10 62
Alp Honegg
Superb views at alt. 1427 m; small mountain restaurant with terrace and overnight facilities for 4.
Restaurant Mätteli
Good traditional fare, seats up to 100. Specialty: Chicken in a basket
Tel.
+41 41 870 81 04
“A Pro” castle
The castle became a guild restaurant in 2009. It
­offers a historical setting and wholesome seasonal
fare based on local produce.
Tel.
+41 41 870 65 32
Internet www.schlossapro.ch
Restaurant Waldheim “Chez Gerlinde”
You’ll feel at home in this centrally located traditional
establishment with its idyllic garden. Restaurant.
Also popular with bikers. Specialties: Chicken in a
basket, fish dishes, etc.
Tel.
+41 41 870 22 35
Spezialitäten-Bäckerei zur Post
The Baggenstos family, specialist craft bakers, has
been trading for decades. On request: free coffee in
the adorable Café Eggä. Specialties: Local Birewegge
pear bread, nut croissants, etc.
Tel.
+41 79 447 05 60
Company Lodge in Seedorf
Golf and Lodge at Lake Uri
Tel.
+41 41 875 00 40
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.company-lodge.ch
Further details:
www.alporama.ch
Information
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Gemeinde Seedorf
Gemeindekanzlei
CH-6462 Seedorf
Tel.
+41 41 874 10 10
Fax
+41 41 874 10 11
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.seedorf-uri.ch
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Flüelen
The little harbour town of Flüelen in Canton Uri lies on the Gott­
hard route, and as such has always benefited from good transport
connections. Along with its charming lakeside promenade, it is
popular for its many sports both land-based and water-borne.
Flüelen is an ideal setting-off point for leisurely day trips. Being at
the halfway point of the Swiss Path, it is popular as a stop-over.
Restaurants
Urnerhof, Wirtschaft zum Chuchichessi
In the heart of the village, Swiss cuisine, open 7 days
a week in high season.
Tel.
+41 41 872 10 20
Internet www.urnerhof.ch
Excursions/cableways
Canoe/kayak rentals
• Lake Lucerne boat trip
• Eggberge aerial cableway
• Oberaxen aerial cableway
Try something new! How about following the Swiss Path – but in a canoe
or kayak. Experience the feeling of
freedom and tranquillity in the midst of
an imposing mountainscape.
Sights
• “Föhnwacht” painting by H. Danioth,
train station
• Rudenz castle
• “Schwurhände” iron sculpture
• Kneipp hydrotherapy centre by the lake
• Flood protection trail in Uri’s River
Reuss delta
• Lakeside lido on the Swiss Path
Contact: Windsurfing Lake Uri
Tel. +41 41 870 92 22
[email protected]
www.windsurfing-urnersee.ch
Bistro Flüelen
Unique restaurant located directly on the lake,
with wonderful panoramic view, garden restaurant,
children’s play area with bumper cars, self-service.
Tel.
+41 41 870 05 10
Internet www.tavolacatering.ch
Restaurant Schützenstube
At the southern entrance to the village; outstanding
local cuisine with chicken-in-a-basket.
Closed on Sundays from 6 pm and Mondays.
Tel./Fax +41 41 870 12 57
Restaurant MIXX
Centrally located with views of the lake, serves varied,
interesting fare in its panorama room and garden terrace.
Tel.
+41 41 872 12 12
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.restaurant-mixx.ch
Hotels
Hostellerie Sternenl***
Tel.
+41 41 875 03 03
Fax
+41 41 875 03 05
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.bonetti.ch
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Hotel Flüelerhof Grill Rustico
Tel.
+41 41 871 14 71
Fax
+41 41 870 00 14
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.flueelerhof-rustico.ch
Hotel Hirschen***
Tel.
+41 41 870 12 01
Fax
+41 41 871 03 77
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hirschen-fluelen.ch
Hotel Weisses Kreuz-Schweizerhof
Hotel, Restaurant, Pizzeria
Tel.
+41 41 870 17 17
Fax
+41 41 870 17 75
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.weisseskreuz-fluelen.ch
Hotel Tourist
Tel.
+41 41 874 00 50
Fax
+41 41 874 00 60
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hotel-tourist.ch
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Gasthaus zur Rose
Thai cuisine
Tel.
+41 41 870 12 56
Fax
+41 41 870 12 56
Internet www.rose-fluelen.ch
Windsurfing Urnersee – camping
• Canoe/kayak rentals, windsurfing centre, campsite
• Follow the Swiss Path in a canoe or kayak
• Take time off from your walk around Lake Uri –
pay us a visit and drink in the amazing views of Uri’s mountains
• Open daily
Contact: Windsurfing Lake Uri
Unterer Winkel 11, 6454 Flüelen
Tel. +41 41 870 92 22
Fax +41 41 870 92 16
[email protected]
www.windsurfing-urnersee.ch
Information
TOURIST INFO URI
c/o SBB
Bahnhof Flüelen
CH-6454 Flüelen
Tel.
+41 41 874 80 00
Fax
+41 41 874 80 01
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.uri.info
Weather camera, Flüelen: www.windsurfing-urnersee.ch
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Sisikon
Sisikon (453 m), the gateway to Uri, is an ideal vacation spot
in which to stop along the Gotthard route, with fabulous views
of the lake and mountains and a variety of hiking and excursion possibilities. Historic sites (Tell Chapel, Rütli, Treib, Tell
Monument) in the in the three original cantons of Switzerland
can easily be reached by boat, car or train from here. B
­ etween
the Tell Chapel and Sisikon on the Swiss Path there are
several barbeque sites directly on the lake. In Sisikon one can
take a refreshing swim.
Excursions/Railways
Hiking tips
• Aerial cable car to the Axen
• Panorama path
• Crossing by boat to the Rütli
• Nostalgic rides on steamboats
• Panorama path along the lake
• Mountain hike on the Rophaien
(2078 m)
• Various hikes starting from the
­Lidernen SAC hut
• Short hike to Tellsplatte (45 minutes)
Sights
• Largest carillon in Switzerland;
located below Hotel Tellsplatte
• William Tell Chapel
Hotels
Hotel Tellsplattel***
Tel.
+41 41 874 18 74
Fax
+41 41 874 18 75
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.tellsplatte.ch
Highlights
• Private boat harbor
• Beautiful lakeside promenade
• Disabled WC at station
Hotel Eden
Tel.
+41 41 820 41 41
Fax
+41 41 820 51 06
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hotel-eden-sisikon.ch
Restaurant Bären
Bahnhofstrasse 6, Sisikon
Hotel Axenstrasse
Tel.
+41 41 820 10 58
Restaurants/Groceries
Laterne Pizzeria italiana da Bruno
Pizza baked in wood oven
Tel. +41 41 820 26 55
Restaurant/Snackbar Tellsplatte
Comfortable self-service restaurant
directly adjacent to the Tellsplatte
landing stage on the Swiss Path.
Restaurant seats 20 guests, outdoor
terrace seats 80.
Tel. +41 41 820 52 74
[email protected]
Bäckerei Jud Sisikon/Morschach Obere Dorfstrasse 6
Hotel Sternen
Tel.
+41 41 820 17 04
Fax
+41 41 820 17 04
E-mail [email protected]
Tourist provisions
Tel. +41 41 820 18 17
Tel. +41 41 870 30 52
Internet www.seerest-tellsplatte.ch
Camping
Camping Bucheli
Idyllically situated campground on the lake surrounded by mountains. Limited space; reservation
recommended.
Tel.
+41 79 387 07 51
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.camping-bucheli.ch
Information
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Sisikon Tourismus
CH-6452 Sisikon
Tel.
+41 41 820 30 00
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.sisikon.ch
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Morschach-Stoos
A paradise for families and hiking high above Lake Lucerne
offering wonderful panoramic views, well-maintained hiking
and walking paths, various mountain railway options, generous health and spa landscapes, and a very varied sport
and leisure programme (in- and outdoor). Morschach and
the car-free mountain village of Stoos in the heart of central
Switzerland are also child-friendly, good value for money and
versatile – in winter, too!
Restaurants in Morschach
Hirschen: Atmospheric restaurant,
closed Monday and Tuesday. Let us
indulge you! Tel. +41 41 820 32 44
Hotels in Morschach
Swiss Holiday Parkl****
Tel.
+41 41 825 50 50
Fax
+41 41 825 50 05
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.swissholidaypark.ch
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Rütlistube at Mattli Antoniushaus:
Restaurant with panorama terrace for
views of Lake Uri and the mountains.
Open daily. Tel. +41 41 820 22 26
Nägelisgärtli: Cozy lounge with house
smoked specialties, farm-made dairy
ice cream, closed on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays. Tel. +41 41 820 54 58
Mattli Antoniushaus (Seminarhotel)
Tel.
+41 41 820 22 26
Fax
+41 41 820 11 84
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.antoniushaus.ch
Apart Holidaysl****
Tel.
+41 41 825 56 00
Fax
+41 41 825 56 10
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.apart-holidays.com
Hotels on the Stoos
Seminar- und Wellnesshotel Stoosl****
Tel.
+41 41 817 44 44
Fax
+41 41 817 44 45
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hotel-stoos.ch
Restaurants at Swiss Holiday Park:
Pizzeria Il Gusto, Schwyzer Stube,
­Panorama restaurant with terrace.
Tel. +41 41 825 50 50
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Golfrestaurant Axenstein:
Public panorama restaurant with views
over Morschach, Lake Uri and mountains. Tel. +41 41 825 41 06
Wildi’s Village Café & Restaurant:
Family friendly, terrace, home-made
desserts and cakes. Next to the church.
www.wildis.ch
Ristorante Pizzeria Betschart:
Italian specialities served in a relaxed
ambience. Terrace. Closed Thursdays.
Tel. +41 41 820 54 88
Suggested hikes
Leisure ideas
• Klingenstock–Fronalpstock ridge
route: breathtaking views of the Swiss
Path with 360° panoramic vista taking
in ten Swiss lakes and myriad Alpine
peaks.
• Morschach panorama trail: two-hour
circular walk with wonderful view over
the village, lake and mountains
• Kapellenweg (chapel trail): one-hour
circular walk in Morschach going
past the Lourdes grotto, the parish
church of St. Gallus, and the chapels of
St. Mary and St. Francis
• Waldpark: forested park grounds with
viewing points, rest and play areas, barbecue areas, Vita Parcours fitness trails
• Alpine open-air swimming pool
in Stoos
• A Kükelhaus-inspired sensory path
and chapel at Mattli Antoniushaus,
children’s play area
• Permanent orienteering trail featuring
lovely vantage points in Morschach.
Also suitable for families and walkers.
Additional orienteering on the Stoos!
Bed and breakfast/Sleep in straw/Campsites
Rüti vacation farm, Morschach
B&B rooms with 2–6 beds, holiday apartments, sleep
in straw for 14. Caravan and tent pitches for up to
2 nights. Quiet setting with panoramic views, large
playground, barbecue spot and lots of little animals
to pet. On the Brunnen–Morschach bus route (200 m
before the Morschach–Stoos cableway terminus).
Tel.
+41 41 820 53 09
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.ferienhof-rueti.ch
Hotel Alpstubli
Tel.
+41 41 818 28 00
Fax
+41 41 818 28 99
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.alpstubli.ch
Swiss Holiday Park – so much to offer
After a hike along the Swiss Path enjoy the diversity offered by our
holiday and leisure park.
• Good-value family rooms and multi-bedded rooms
• Cuisine from the Mediterranean, Asia and Switzerland
• Water world pool: whirlpool, massage jets, 100 m slide, children’s
splash pool, etc.
• Spa oasis with Roman-Irish thermal springs, saltwater pool, massages, sauna landscape etc.
• Sports and games: bowling, billards, squash, etc.
• Electro outdoor cart track
Contact: Swiss Holiday Park, 6443 Morschach
Tel. +41 41 825 50 50, Fax +41 41 825 50 05
www.swissholidaypark.ch
Information
Morschach-Stoos Tourismus
Stooshorn 1, CH-6433 Stoos
Information pavilion
in Morschach
Tel.
+41 41 818 08 80
Fax
+41 41 818 08 09
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.morschach-stoos.ch
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Brunnen
Spend unforgettable days in this area of unique hiking, lake
and mountain scenery. Brunnen is situated in an ideal location
for transportation connections: railways, extensive Postbus
network, highway access, boat, Urmiberg/Rigi cable car.
Excursions/cableways
Further leisure ideas
• Boat trip on Lake Lucerne
• Urmiberg aerial cableway, terrace
restaurant with great views
• Morschach Stoos Fronalpstock
cableway for hiking and skiing at
alt. 1922 m
• Grand National Day festivities and
fireworks (August 1)
• Lakeside promenade concerts,
­Sundays June – September
• Traditional folkloric evenings
with alphorns
• Swimming pool, lakeside lido
• Hiking
• Forest Cantons Trail
• All kinds of water-based fun
• Vita fitness trail
• Paragliding and tandem flights
• Mountain bike routes
• Beautiful paddle steamer cruises
• Kids playground by the lake
• Bonfire area around 10 minutes above
Brunnen
Sights/Museums
• Ingenbohl monastery in Brunnen,
Krypta
• Tour of Bundeskapelle dating
from 1635
• The Swiss kirsch road, Dettling distillery with visitors’ centre
• Galerie am Leewasser
• Cultural trail
• Place of the Swiss Abroad
Country Inn/Restaurant
Gasthaus PLUSPUNKT
People with minor disabilities work together with
expert chefs; their cuisine is superb. Enjoy the excellent hospitality.
Tel.
+41 41 825 11 80
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.pluspunkt.ch
Gasthaus Ochsen
Historic guest house at the end of the Swiss Path;
four comfortable double rooms. We recommend our
popular chicken-in-a-basket.
Tel.
+41 41 820 11 59
Fax
+41 41 820 55 66
Internet www.hotelochsen.ch
Restaurant Schmidstubli
Fish specialities on the lakeside promenade. All our
produce comes from Lake Uri. Varied daily menu.
Large sunny terrace with exotic flair.
Tel.
+41 41 825 18 70
Fax
+41 41 825 18 99
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.schmidalfa.ch
Quai 2 Bar & Café
A popular haunt for all ages. There’s something for
everyone – coffee and croissants, beer and snacks,
cocktails. Not forgetting the marvellous views across
Lake Lucerne.
Tel.
+41 41 820 02 20
Fax
+41 41 820 06 09
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.quai2.ch
Hotels
City Hotel
Tel.
+41 41 825 10 10
Fax
+41 41 825 10 11
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.city-brunnen.com
Hotel Eden au Lac & Metropol
Tel.
+41 41 820 17 98
Fax
+41 41 820 49 89
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hoteledenbrunnen.ch
Hotel Schmid & Alfa
Tel.
+41 41 825 18 18
Fax
+41 41 825 18 99
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.schmidalfa.ch
Hotel Weisses Rössli
Tel.
+41 41 825 13 00
Fax
+41 41 825 13 01
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.weisses-roessli-brunnen.ch
Seehotel Waldstätterhof l****
Tel.
+41 41 825 06 06
Fax
+41 41 825 06 00
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.waldstaetterhof.ch
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Accommodations in a monastery
Kloster Ingenbohl
Klosterstrasse 10
6440 Brunnen
Tel.
+41 41 825 20 00
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.kloster-ingenbohl.ch
Cultural
Galerie am Leewasser, Eisengasse 8
The Galerie am Leewasser is located in the village
centre of Brunnen. Contemporary art and theme-based
exhibitions are regularly displayed for the public in the
modern rooms.
Opening hours: Wed – Sat 2 – 10 pm, Sun 2 – 6 pm
Contact: Tel. +41 41 820 08 88
www.galerie-am-leewasser.ch
[email protected]
Information
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Brunnen Tourismus
Bahnhofstrasse 15
CH-6440 Brunnen
Dettling World of Kirsch
Reservations: Kirschstrasse Schweiz GmbH Kirschstrasse 1, 6414 Oberarth
Contact: Tel. +41 41 855 50 58
[email protected], www.kirschstrasse.ch
Tel.
+41 41 825 00 40
Fax
+41 41 825 00 49
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.brunnentourismus.ch
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Altdorf
While hiking around Lake Uri, take a detour to Altdorf and
enjoy the southern charms of this historical provincial city.
Altdorf, with around 8700 inhabitants, is the commercial,
political, cultural and social centre of Uri. The bus brings you
directly to the centre, with its historical town hall and monument to William Tell. Altdorf was awarded the prestigious
Wakker Prize for successfully preserving its original village
character.
Excursions/Places of interest/Museums
Hotels
Hotel Goldener Schlüssell***
Tel.
+41 41 871 20 02
Fax
+41 41 870 11 67
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hotelschluessel.ch
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Hotel Höflil***
Tel.
+41 41 875 02 75
Fax
+41 41 875 02 95
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hotel-hoefli.ch
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• Eggberge – Biel high-altitude trail with
round-trip bus and train ticket
• Altdorf swimming pool: aquatic fun
with wide water slide and wave pool
• Altdorf–Eggberge aerial cableway
(alt. 1440 m): terrace
• Berggasthaus Eggberge
• Restaurant Nussbäumli: the perfect
vantage point
• Cultural and historical tour of Altdorf
• Wealth of historical attractions: Tell
memorial, Suvorov House, Capuchin
monastery
• Culture and events: theater(uri), im
Vogelsang cellar theatre
• Cinema: Leuzinger
• Uri History Museum
• Tell Museum Bürglen: everything
you wanted to know about the
Swiss ­freedom hero
• Uri House of Art
Hotels
Hotel Reiser
Tel.
+41 41 870 10 66
Fax
+41 41 870 10 67
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hotelreiser.ch
Hotel Zum schwarzen Löwen
Tel.
+41 41 874 80 80
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hotel-loewen-altdorf.ch
Hotel Bahnhof
Tel.
+41 41 870 10 32
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.hotel-bahnhof.ch
Mit dem Postauto zum «Weg der Schweiz» –
das Erlebnis von der Anreise bis zur Rückreise.
Ihre PostAuto-Linien rund um den Urner See:
Altdorf – Seedorf – Isleten – Isenthal
Altdorf – Flüelen – Beckenried – Stans (– Seelisberg)
Flüelen – Altdorf – Klausen – Linthal
Sisikon – Riemenstalden
Information
TOURIST INFO URI
Tellspielhaus
Schützengasse 11, Postfach
CH-6460 Altdorf
www.postauto.ch
Tel.
+41 41 874 80 00
Fax
+41 41 874 80 01
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.uri.info
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Luzern
Brunnen
Rütli & Start Weg der Schweiz
Vierwaldstättersee
Aussichtsparadies Stoos
Stoosbahnen AG
Telefon 041 818 08 08
www.stoos.ch