Schwand

Schwand is a scenic viewpoint in , , . Schwand is situated nearby to , as well as near the peak .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. Nikolaus Chapel and Brunnen railway station.

Chapel
Photo: Pakeha, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is situated 1 km north of Schwand.

Railway station
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is a railway station serving the resort of , in the and . It is located on the Gotthard railway, and is served by long-distance trains as well as by commuter and suburban trains. is situated 2 km southeast of Schwand.

Peak
Photo: Caumasee, Public domain.
The is a mountain summit west of the mountain range Urmiberg, in itself part of the massif, overlooking the Gersauerbecken of in on its mountainside to the south, and on its north side.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wylen and Lauerz.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood.

Village
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is a village and municipality in the of the in . It adjoins .

Photo: Kecko, CC BY 2.0.
is a small town in . Due to its unique location, enjoys a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains.

Schwand

Latitude
47.01355° or 47° 0′ 49″ north
Longitude
8.59011° or 8° 35′ 24″ east
Open location code
8FVC2H7R+C2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1488918173
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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