The town of Schwyz (German pronunciation: [ʃviːt͡s] ; French: Schwytz; Italian: Svitto) is the capital of the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. The Federal Charter of 1291 or Bundesbrief, the charter that eventually led to the foundation of Switzerland, can be seen at the Bundesbriefmuseum. The official language of Schwyz is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language is the local variant of the Alemannic Swiss German dialect.

Explore popular vacation packages for Schwyz, Switzerland and kick-start your vacation planning for free. Schwyz is located at a short trip away from Zurich a major city in Switzerland. Attractions in Zurich include Lindenhof, Old Town, Lake Promenade. Also, to reach Schwyz, you'll have to take a flight to Zurich; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Most online packages to this city are of 1-2 days.