Tellskapelle — Local services in Sisikon

A nice quiet area to wander down the hill to if you want to stop over to take a break from driving. It’s a short five minute walk down to the bottom on a gravel path accompanied by stairs for the last section. The path down to the chapel is not suitable for wheelchair users as it is quite steep in some parts and has many steps. Some lovely views of the lake and surrounding mountains can be seen from the bottom. The chapel offers some beautiful old murals telling the story of William Tell. There is also a small access point to the water if you would like to go for a swim. The restaurant by the parking area on the top of the hill is not...

At the hard of Swiss history and it's birthplace, you find this beautiful tribute to William Tell, a central figure in the establishment of Switzerland as a Confederation. This little chapel has large frescoes depicting scenes from Tell's history. The chapel is located along the "Weg der Schweiz" a beautiful hiking trail along the shore of the Urnersee. You can get to this chapel either by ship from Brunnen or hiking from Brunnen,...

Nice little chapel linked to William Tell's legend at the hedge of one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland. Easy to reach by walking a couple of minutes from the Tellsplate ferry stop. It is also in the Swiss Path, a hike that goes around the lake. It's fenced, but you can see it because it has just three walls. The location and views are stunning, the chapel and the frescos are nice but not particularly...