Central Switzerland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region of Switzerland
About Central Switzerland
Central Switzerland is regarded as the birthplace of Switzerland. Thefederal charterdated 1291 documents a first alliance between the people of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden (split up into Ob- and Nidwalden). This document is still preserved and can be seen (together with many others) in the Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation in Schwyz. This region is also were the events around the life of the legendaryWillhelm Tellsupposedly occurred. In the 14th century, Lucerne joined the alliance, making up what is called the Vier Waldstätten (roughly translated as four forest cantons). Central Switzerland is predominantly Catholic, and accordingly are most of the public holidays. These are the public holidays in addition tothose observed in the whole of Switzerland: In the canton of Uri, 26
Top Attractions in Central Switzerland
Explore the best things to see and do in Central Switzerland:
- ★Mount Titlis
Central Switzerland Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: