Goldau is a town in the community of Arth , Canton of Schwyz , Switzerland . It lies between the Rigi and Rossberg mountains, and between lakes Zug and Lauerz . Well known attractions include the Natur- und Tierpark Goldau and the Arth-Goldau valley station of the Arth-Rigi Bahn connecting to the Rigi mountain.

Goldau is primarily known in Switzerland for its historic landslide, the "Goldau landslide" (Goldauer Bergsturz) of 1806 which killed 457 people. It is also known for its importance for the Swiss railways network, with Arth-Goldau station forming the intersection between the Gotthard, Lucerne, Zug–Zürich and Pfäffikon lines.

There were numerous historical landslides in Goldau, with a major event, more significant than the 1806 landslide, dated to the 14th century.