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Museum Forum für Schweizer Gesch …

Press photography since 1940. Exhibition from April 27 to September 22, 2013
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Forum Schweizer Geschichte Schwyz
Hofmatt
Zeughausstrasse 5
6430 Schwyz
Tel. +41 (0)41 819 60 11
Fax. +41 (0)41 819 60 10
ForumSchwyz@snm.admin.ch
www.forumschwyz.ch

Forum of Swiss History

Schwyz

One of the most important museums in the Alpine region is located in a building that was once used to store grain and thereafter military equipment.
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Forum Schweizer Geschichte Schwyz
Hofmatt
Zeughausstrasse 5
6430 Schwyz
Tel. +41 (0)41 819 60 11
Fax. +41 (0)41 819 60 10
ForumSchwyz@snm.admin.ch
www.forumschwyz.ch

The Ital Reding Estate is one of the most treasured groups of buildings in the canton of Schwyz. The manor house, the Bethlehem House and the former farm building are located inside the estate walls.
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Stiftung Ital Reding-Haus
Postfach 504
Rickenbachstrasse
6430 Schwyz
Tel. +41 (0)41 811 45 05
Fax. +41 (0)41 811 45 07
info@irh.ch
www.irh.ch

Museum of Swiss Charters

Schwyz

Swiss history between myth and reality. The Federal Charter of 1291 played a major role in Swiss history.
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Bundesbriefmuseum
Bahnhofstrasse 20
6430 Schwyz
Tel. +41 (0)41 819 20 64
Fax. +41 (0)41 819 20 69
bundesbriefmuseum@sz.ch
www.bundesbriefmuseum.ch

Temporary museum of art

Ital Reding Hofstatt

Summer exhibition in the Ital Reding Estate between June 23 and October 19, 2013
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Stiftung Ital Reding-Haus
Postfach 504
Rickenbachstrasse
6430 Schwyz
Tel. +41 (0)41 811 45 05
Fax. +41 (0)41 811 45 07
info@irh.ch
www.irh.ch

Abbey library

Einsiedeln

The abbey library (established in 934) bears witness to its rich tradition and culture.
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Kloster Einsiedeln
8840 Einsiedeln
Tel. +41 (0)55 418 61 11
Fax. +41 (0)55 418 61 12
kloster@kloster-einsiedeln.ch
www.wallfahrt-einsiedeln.ch

Museum Fram

Einsiedeln

The museum Fram is showing a special exhibition dedicated to „El gran teatro del mundo“ - The Great Theater of the World -, written by the Spanish author Don Pedro Calderòn de la Barca back in the 17th century. Open from February 24th until November 30th 2013.
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Museum Fram
Eisenbahnstrasse 19
8840 Einsiedeln
Tel. +41 (0)55 412 91 30
Fax. +41 (0)55 412 91 32
info@fram-einsiedeln.ch
www.fram-einsiedeln.ch

Museum Fram

Einsiedeln

The historical museum was established by the Einsiedeln Cultural Heritage, a private foundation. The museum exhibits the diversity and history of the monastery village of Einsiedeln, with its cultural and pilgrimage tradition.
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Museum Fram
Eisenbahnstrasse 19
8840 Einsiedeln
Tel. +41 (0)55 412 91 30
Fax. +41 (0)55 412 91 32
info@fram-einsiedeln.ch
www.fram-einsiedeln.ch

Werner Oechslin Library

Einsiedeln

The library, designed by Mario Botta, chiefly houses primary sources on architectural theory and its related fields in original editions. The stock was considerably increased after 1985 by Dr. Werner Oechslin.
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Stiftung Bibliothek Werner Oechslin
Luegeten 11
8840 Einsiedeln
Tel. +41 (0)55 418 90 40
Fax. +41 (0)55 418 90 48
info@bibliothek-oechslin.ch
www.bibliothek-oechslin.ch

Swiss Knife Valley Visitor Center

Brunnen

Discover the many highlights of tourism, economy and culture.
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Swiss Knife Valley AG
Visitor Center
Bahnhofstrasse 3
6440 Brunnen
Tel. +41 (0)41 820 60 10
info@swissknifevalley.ch
www.swissknifevalley.ch

Victorinox Brand Store and Museum

Brunnen

Discover knives from all eras and learn more about the unique success story of the Swiss Army Knife.
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Victorinox Brand Store
Bahnhofstrasse 3
6440 Brunnen
Tel. +41 (0)41 825 60 20
Fax. +41 (0)41 825 60 29
info.brunnen.ch@victorinox.com
www.victorinox.com

Art in the park

Gersau

Every year the GersauART Culture Club stages an art exhibition in the Kurpark (spa garden). The themes change from year to year and offer cantonal, national and international artists a breathtaking platform.
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Gersau Tourismus
Verkehrsbüro
Seestrasse 27
Postfach 48
6442 Gersau
Tel. +41 (0)41 828 12 20
Fax. +41 (0)41 828 22 30
tourismus@gersau.ch
www.gersau.ch

Tree sculptures

Steinen

Alfons Bürgler turns trees upside down – literally. The artist transforms them into goblins, women, men, lovers or dancers.
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Baumfiguren-Kabinett
Postfach 29
6422 Steinen
Tel. +41 (0)79 844 63 77
baumfiguren@alfonsbuergler.ch
www.baumfiguren-kabinett.ch

Mineral Museum

Einsiedeln

The Mineral Museum houses over 1000 Minerals from all over the world – the minerals range from a quartz gem to huge and gorgeous crystals from South America and China.
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Mineralienmuseum
im Diorama
Benzigerstrasse 23
8840 Einsiedeln
Tel. +41 (0)55 412 26 17
info@mineralienmuseum.ch
www.mineralienmuseum.ch