
Schwyz
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History & heritage
Schwyz is one of the three founding cantons of 1291 and gave Switzerland both its name and its flag.
The original Federal Charter is kept at the Federal Charter Museum in Schwyz, below the twin Mythen peaks.
Traditions
Klausjagen
5 December, Küssnacht
Hundreds of men with bells, whips and huge glowing mitre lanterns hunt for St. Nicholas.
Einsiedeln pilgrimage
Year-round
The Black Madonna of Einsiedeln Abbey has drawn pilgrims for over 1,000 years.
Schwyzer Fasnacht
February
Masked 'Blätz' and 'Nüsseler' figures dance through Schwyz's streets.
Official public events & cultural agenda
Concerts, festivals, markets and exhibitions in Schwyz are published by the official regional tourism agenda. Member meetups are listed above.
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