Arth, Municipality in Schwyz District, Switzerland
Description
Arth is a municipality in Schwyz District located between Lake Zug and the mountain ridges of Rigi and Rossberg. The landscape contains farmland, forests, and scattered residential areas woven throughout the region.
History
The settlement was first documented in records around 1036 under the name Arta. From this early period, it grew into the established municipality that exists today.
Culture
German is the everyday language spoken throughout the municipality, shaping how people interact in local shops and public spaces. The linguistic diversity of residents adds another layer to community life and social exchanges.
Practical
The Arth-Goldau railway station serves as a major transport junction with trains connecting to various regional and national routes. This hub makes arrival and departure straightforward for visitors.
Did you know?
The municipality is actually composed of several distinct settlements including Arth, Oberarth, and Goldau rather than a single concentrated center. This scattered arrangement gives each area its own local character and feel.
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Rigi
3.1 km
Natur- und Tierpark Goldau
2.7 km
Sendeanlage Rigi Kulm
3.1 km
Rigi Kulm Hotel
3.2 km
Rigi Scheidegg
4.1 km
Luftseilbahn Kräbel-Rigi Scheidegg
3.5 km
Monastery / Convent Church of St. Avgin (formerly Zeno)
124 m
Tierparkturm Goldau
3 km
Reding Chapel
1.2 km
Holderen
4 km
Reformed Church
1.2 km
Parish Church of St. George and Zeno
125 m
Sacred Heart Church
2.6 km
St. Georg Chapel
530 m
Monastery / Convent Church of St. Avgin (formerly Zeno)
123 m
Landslide Museum
2.7 km
Medieval Letzinen
1.3 km
Wegscheide Chapel
766 m
High platform of the Rigi railway
2.5 km
House (Old Post)
1.3 km
House (St. George's Court)
482 m
House (1924)
568 m
House (18. c.)
269 m
House (18 c.)
225 m
House (around 1800)
106 m
House (18. c.)
315 m
Unterstetten Bridge
4.4 km
Retirement home Hofmatt
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