Goldau

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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. ()

Alternative names: Population: 5.3 thous.Coordinates: 47°3'3"N, 8°33'12"E

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SchwyzSwitzerland

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Goldau – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rigi, Natur- und Tierpark Goldau, Scheidegg, Lake Lauerz.

3.2 miW
Mountain for hiking and winter sports
Rigi, Arth
83 min walk • Rigi, often referred to as the "Queen of the Mountains," is a majestic mountain located in the heart of Switzerland, near the city of Arth. This towering natural landmark is a popular destination for tourists seeking both adventure and tranquility amidst the Swiss Alps.
~660 ftE
Outdoor activities, Park, Zoo
Natur- und Tierpark Goldau
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, the Natur- und Tierpark Goldau is a serene oasis that offers a unique blend of wildlife and nature. This enchanting zoo, set against the backdrop of rugged mountains, provides a sanctuary for a diverse array of animals and plants...
2.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Scheidegg
56 min walk • The Scheidegg is a mountain summit of the Rigi massif, overlooking Goldau in the canton of Schwyz on its north mountainside, and Gersau and the Gersauerbecken on its south side. The cable car station 160 metres east of it is called Rigi Scheidegg.
2.5 miSE
Scenic lake with 2 small islands
Lake Lauerz, Brunnen
65 min walk • Lake Lauerz is a lake in the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland.
2.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wildspitz
67 min walk • The Wildspitz is the highest summit of the Rossberg, a mountain of the Schwyzer Alps, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Zug and Schwyz. Reaching a height of 1,580 metres above sea level, it is the highest summit in the canton of Zug. The Wildspitz is surrounded by three lakes: Lake Zug, Lake Lauerz and Lake Ägeri.
1.8 miNW
47°4'8"N • 8°31'34"E
Seebad Arth, Arth
46 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
2.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rigi Hochflue, Brunnen
72 min walk • The Rigi Hochflue is a mountain summit west of the mountain range Urmiberg, in itself part of the Rigi massif, overlooking the Gersauerbecken of Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland on its mountainside to the south, and Lake Lauerz on its north side.
3.5 miSE
47°1'51"N • 8°37'19"E
Seebad Seewen, Brunnen
90 min walk • Amusement, Water park, Swimming
4.9 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Bundesbriefmuseum, Schwyz
125 min walk • The Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation is a history museum in Schwyz. It was built in 1936 as a national shrine for the Federal Charter of 1291, which was believed to be the founding document of the Swiss Confederation.
4.6 miSE
46°59'39"N • 8°36'20"E
Swiss Knife Valley, Brunnen
118 min walk • Visitor center, Museum
3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dosse
78 min walk • The Dosse is a mountain of the Rigi massif, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Lucerne and Schwyz. The mountain overlooks Lake Lucerne, near Vitznau. It is the highest point of the massif in the canton of Lucerne. The slightly lower peak only 200m northwest of it is called Chli Dosse.