Einsiedeln
Einsiedeln is not far away in the neighbouring Schwyz canton. The town lies
across the Alptal, and is approximately by 850 meters a.m.s.l.. By car one
drives over Bilberbugg. If you prefer you can easily get there by train, with
one leaving each half hour of Wädenswil station, and the journey takes only 25
minutes
 Sqaure before the moastery |
 Einsiedeln monastery |
Sihlsee (October 5 1999 after first snow)
From Einsiedeln the Sihlsee is not far away. You can go across the fields on a path, and in half an hour reach the village of Birchli.. The view of save at the east edge of the lake is breath-taking.
Zurich
The canton capital is at the
northern end of the Zurich lake, where the Limmat river flows out. Zurich with
400.000 inhabitants forms the largest city of Switzerland. It is in the Swiss
"Mittland", and canton is the leading industrial area. Here other industrial
cities are such as Winterthur.
Zurich is only 20 kilometer from Waedenswil.
One can quickly get there by car along the motorway. Whoever prefers, can go by
public transport: either by ferry (from April to October) or by train. (a ticket
is valid interchangeably).
The Zurich area was settled in prehistorisc
times. In the Roman times "Turicum" formed an important bridgehead on the way to
South Germany. In the 9th Century the emperor Ludwig had his residence in
Zurich. In the Middle Ages Zurich became an important arts center. Nowadays it
is because of the banks that Zurich is known in business.
"Bahnhofstrasse", Zurich |
 St Peter's church |
At the west side of the Limmats is the modern quarter. Here are modern shops and storesstores, best-known of which are Globus and Jelmoli. The shopping area is along the Bahnhofstrasse. Near the Limmat rises the tower of the St. Peter's church, which is the oldest parish church. This church was mentioned for the first time 857. The largest part of the old part of town is to be found at the east side of the river. Here are narrow roads with many typical older Swiss businesses, as well as a whole number of the restaurants, where one eats typical Swiss dishes.
11th century door:
Grossmunster
The twin towers of the "Grossmunster" dominate the east bank of the Limmat. This church was built in the 11th Century. Apart the churches there ismuch to be found and seen and visited. One can but mention only the many museums and art collections, as well as to university and the Swiss Federal Tehcnical University.
Luzern
Mt Pilatus
Lucern is only 30 kilometer
distant, and one get there by a short car journey .
Lucern is the largest
city of the central Switzerland, is at the end of the Lake Lucern, where the
river Reuss flows out in the Vierwaldstattersee. Mountain Pilatus dominates the
city. One can reach the 2121 meter height summit by cable car. (The name of the
mountain is explained by a tradition that Pontius Pilate flew to Lucern after
the death)
In the city much is to be seen. Because of a fire in 1993 the
"Kapelbruecke" is known world-wide. The bridge has been restored. The bridge is
characterised by its water tower
 Lucern "Kappellbruecke" |
"Spreuerbrueke" |
Along the river are other
bridges, one of which is decoarted with mediaval paintings of the "Dance of
Death". There is a wide choice of the churches worth of a visit, of them the
Jesuit -, the Franciscan and its the yard church. Somewhat different is the
"Musegg" wall, from which one can enjoy beautiful views across the city and
beyond to the high Alps.
In addition one can stroll along the sea-promenade.
From here mountains over 3,000 meters in height come in the view at the eastern
end of the promenade, where are the "Vekehrshaus of the Swiss" to visit as well
as the Rennaisance city hall.
Niederurnen
 Mountain meadows above Niederurnen |
 View across Wallensee |
, not far from east the east end of Zurich lake, one can ascend by aerial cable-car over 500 rises, from where footpaths in the mountains. Here pictorial typical alpine meadows are more wieter, with view to the east over the boiling lake.lead into the mountains
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