Brunnen

This is Brunnen

Brunnen can be found in Central Switzerland, right by Lake Lucerne and close to the Axenstrasse, the former route for traffic connecting north and south. The town is a popular excursion destination, thanks to its location by the lake and the surrounding mountains.

Discover Brunnen

Start the day with a walk through the village and past the Föhnhafen boat station: Here, ships find shelter from a special natural spectacle in the Alps: the foehn with its capricious eddy winds and high waves. After a quick detour to the Victorinox Store and a selfie at the photo spot, you’ll board a historic paddle steamer, at which point you will ask yourself what is more beautiful: the boat or the deep-blue lake?

Brunnen’s lakeside promenade

Brunnen’s lakeside promenade is considered one of the most beautiful in Switzerland. Here, you can let the panorama work its magic on you in all its glory. On the Othmar-Schoeck-Promenade, you will find your gaze wandering towards Beckenried, Vitznau and Lucerne. You can reach the ferry terminal via the Auslandsschweizerplatz and the Waldstätterquai. From here, you can then look directly into the basin of Lake Uri, with the Schiller Stone natural obelisk and the Uri Rotstock in the distance.

The Swiss Path

35 kilometres of Swiss history around Lake Uri: this well-constructed themed hiking trail begins on the Rütli meadow, the birthplace of Switzerland, and ends in Brunnen. It connects sights such as the Maria Sonnenberg pilgrimage chapel, Beroldingen Castle, Tell’s Chapel and the old Axenstrasse. You can spend the night between stages or hike just one stage and marvel at the others from on board a boat.

Around Brunnen

Famous mountain peaks, towns and villages steeped in history, and Brunnen right in the middle of it all. Only one landing stage away is the Rütli. And it is just one cable car away to the Urmiberg on the Rigi, which offers fantastic views. The steepest funicular in the world will take you up to the sun terrace of the Stoos on the Fronalpstock.

Experience Brunnen for less

Thanks to its central location, Brunnen is easily accessible by train, bus, boat or mountain railway. This means you not only travel sustainably, but also at a more reasonable price thanks to the Tell Pass. You will also receive the digital Guest Card when you stay in the canton of Schwyz for one night or more. This gives you discounts on mountain railways, and in shops and museums.