Brunnen

Switzerland

Brunnen is a small town in Central Switzerland. Due to its unique location, Brunnen enjoys a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains.

Brunnen belongs to the municipality of Ingenbohl and when looking up addresses, they will generally name Ingenbohl.

  • Brunnen Tourism, Bahnhofstrasse 15. Generally M-F 09:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00, longer opening hours during peak season..

Brunnen Tourism, Bahnhofstrasse 15. Generally M-F 09:30-12:00, 13:30-17:00, longer opening hours during peak season..

  • The Lake

The Lake

  • Paragliding, +41 820-5431. Run by "Touch And Go", Parkstrasse 4. Flightside Urmiberg, reachable by cable car (cable car closed on Monday). Tandem flight Fr. 170.
  • Experience Hell's Hole (Hölloch). The longest cave in Europe (170 km). Can only be explored guided. W-Su (10:00, 13:00, 15:30). Tickets: Adults Fr. 15, Groups (from 10 person) Fr. 13/person, Children up to 15y Fr. 10. It's necessary to have warm clothes and good shoes as the temperature of the cave is at a constant 6°C during both summer or winter.
  • Hiking, +41 41-8250040. There are several paths, ranging from 1.5 to 6 hours. Consult Brunnen Tourismus, Bahnhofstrasse 15 for more information.
  • Kayak-ing, +41 79-3242417 or +41 79-2477472. Run by "Adventure Point". Price/day: Adult (2-3 people) Fr. 80, Teenager (up to 17y, 3-4 people) Fr. 70, Families (children up to 14, 4 people or more) Fr. 100. Direction: From station Brunnen, take a bus to bus stop 'Schwyzerhus'.
  • Winter sport: Ski, snowshoe walking, ice skating
  • Victorinox brand store and museum, Bahnhofstrasse 3, +41 41 825 60 20. M-F 10:00-18:30, Sa-Su 10:00-17:00, closed on Sundays during winter.. This museum showcases the history of the Swiss army knife and the Victorinox company. IT also serves as a regional visitor centre and has exhibits on the region of Schwyz. It is possible to assemble your own Swiss army knife, but to do so you have to pay Fr. 30 and register by phone beforehand.

Paragliding, +41 820-5431. Run by "Touch And Go", Parkstrasse 4. Flightside Urmiberg, reachable by cable car (cable car closed on Monday). Tandem flight Fr. 170.

Experience Hell's Hole (Hölloch). The longest cave in Europe (170 km). Can only be explored guided. W-Su (10:00, 13:00, 15:30). Tickets: Adults Fr. 15, Groups (from 10 person) Fr. 13/person, Children up to 15y Fr. 10. It's necessary to have warm clothes and good shoes as the temperature of the cave is at a constant 6°C during both summer or winter.

Hiking, +41 41-8250040. There are several paths, ranging from 1.5 to 6 hours. Consult Brunnen Tourismus, Bahnhofstrasse 15 for more information.

Kayak-ing, +41 79-3242417 or +41 79-2477472. Run by "Adventure Point". Price/day: Adult (2-3 people) Fr. 80, Teenager (up to 17y, 3-4 people) Fr. 70, Families (children up to 14, 4 people or more) Fr. 100. Direction: From station Brunnen, take a bus to bus stop 'Schwyzerhus'.

Winter sport: Ski, snowshoe walking, ice skating

Victorinox brand store and museum, Bahnhofstrasse 3, +41 41 825 60 20. M-F 10:00-18:30, Sa-Su 10:00-17:00, closed on Sundays during winter.. This museum showcases the history of the Swiss army knife and the Victorinox company. IT also serves as a regional visitor centre and has exhibits on the region of Schwyz. It is possible to assemble your own Swiss army knife, but to do so you have to pay Fr. 30 and register by phone beforehand.

Restaurant Beaufort, Gersauerstrasse 91, +41 41 820 05 05.

  • Easy-Pub Run by an inventive barkeeper called Wisi. Billiard, tabletop soccer, dart. Gersauerstrasse 25, near City Hotel.

Easy-Pub Run by an inventive barkeeper called Wisi. Billiard, tabletop soccer, dart. Gersauerstrasse 25, near City Hotel.

  • Rütli. The Rütli meadow has a special place in the Swiss tradition, as it is here were the legendary Rütlischwur oath is said to have taken place. On national day, there are celebrations with speeches hold here.

Rütli. The Rütli meadow has a special place in the Swiss tradition, as it is here were the legendary Rütlischwur oath is said to have taken place. On national day, there are celebrations with speeches hold here.