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Forum der Schweizer Geschichte

Forum der Schweizer Geschichte, Kanton Schwyz

 globetrott Says:  Forum der Schweizer Geschichte is the museum of the history of Switzerland, right in the centre of Schwyz. You may see there, how the people of Switzerland had... 

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Diorama Bethlehem

Diorama Bethlehem, Kanton Schwyz

 barbskie Says:  About 5 minutes from the Abbey Square, don't miss to visit this large Christmas Crib of Einsiedeln. Just follow the white-brown tourists signs. We didn't find... 

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The Lady Fountain

The Lady Fountain, Kanton Schwyz

 barbskie Says:  This is the fountain amidst the Abbey Square. A very imposing and famous structure in the square . The first time i was here, a friend told me to drink the... 

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Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets, Kanton Schwyz

 barbskie Says:  It is wonderful to experience such tradational fair. Here in Eisiedeln you will also enjoy a christmas ambiance. Since we came with the public transport, we... 

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Cafe & Bakery Tulipan: Fresh sandwiches and fine pastries

Cafe & Bakery  Tulipan: Fresh sandwiches and fine pastries, Kanton Schwyz

 barbskie Says:  There's no visit here without Tulipan. During cold days, we prefer to take some delights right upstairs of the bakery. The terrace is wonderful during nice... 

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SBB Railways/Inter Regional trains

SBB Railways/Inter Regional trains, Kanton Schwyz

 barbskie Says:  Take the train # S2 going to Wädenswil. Alight and take the regional train # S13. This trip is about 50 minutes until Einsiedeln train station.Enjoy the... 

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Angels' Blessing Festival

Angels' Blessing Festival, Kanton Schwyz

 barbskie Says:  Christ was supposed to have appeared to Bishop Conrad of Constance, accompanied by angels. This is why the Engelweihe Festival is celebrated on 14 September... 

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Baroque church

Baroque church, Kanton Schwyz

 barbskie Says:  This Abbey church was built in the 17th century (1704-1735) by Caspar Moosbrugger, a brother architect and stone mason. It has an imposing sight outside and the... 

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think about a highway-vignette

think about a highway-vignette, Kanton Schwyz

 globetrott Says:  When driving by your own car to Schwyz, it might make a lot of sense to buy a highway-sticker, even though it costs 40 sfr for the whole year. Driving from... 

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The livingrooms of Ital Reding Hofstatt

The livingrooms of Ital Reding Hofstatt, Kanton Schwyz

 globetrott Says:  Ital Reding Hofstatt has an interior, quite similar to a castle / palace and it is a great chance to see, what the life of a noble and rich family was like in... 

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Ital Reding Hofstatt - the interior

Ital Reding Hofstatt - the interior, Kanton Schwyz

 globetrott Says:  Ital Reding Hofstatt is one of the most precious buildings in Schwyz. It is situated inside a large park and dates back to the year 1609. It was built by a rich... 

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Haus Bethlehem

Haus Bethlehem, Kanton Schwyz

 globetrott Says:  Next to Ital-Reding-Hof , and also still inside the fence of it you may see "Haus Bethlehem" dating back to the year 1287 - it is in fact the oldest wooden... 

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