Goldau
Goldau is a town in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. It lies between two mountains, the Rigi and the Rossberg. It belongs to the community of Arth and hosts an important railroad station – Arth-Goldau.
Well known attractions are the Natur- und Tierpark Goldau and one of the valley stations of the Arth-Rigi Bahn connecting to the mountain Rigi [1] also know as Queen of the Mountains.
On September 2, 1806 a huge landslide from Rossberg destroyed the town of Goldau and caused the death of 457 people. A museum outside the Natur- und Tierpark shows findings and photos of this natural disaster.
Rigi Scheidegg seen from Goldau
Goldau seen from Rigi Kulm
Goldau and the Lake Lauerz – in the background, the Mythen are visible
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Categories: Towns in Switzerland