Illgau: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
Muotathal Monastery is located in the vicinity of Illgau. For travellers interested in monastery culture, this cultural connection is particularly fitting. Ochsenblätzli is also located nearby.
You can rent a holiday apartment in Illgau.
Getting Around
The Illgau–Ried cable car connects the mountain village to the public transport network.
Surroundings
Firenstöckli, Rot Turen and Höch Gütsch are located in the area surrounding Illgau. For travellers interested in landscapes, Firenstöckli is therefore a suitable point of reference. Goldau Nature and Animal Park is also located in the area surrounding Illgau.
The Männedorf otter enclosure and Rapperswil Monastery are located in the wider regional surroundings of Illgau.
Culture
Illgau has a strong folk music tradition: alongside traditional groups, bands playing modern rock and pop music also perform.
The Sennenchilbi takes place every year on the Monday before Ash Wednesday and is a recurring traditional event in Illgau. The Muotathal weather prophets also meet there regularly.
The 135-year-old Sacred Heart Chapel stands high above Illgau on Zingelberg.
Nature
Illgau is situated on a peaceful, protected sunny terrace around 200 metres above the Muotathal, in a mountainous landscape between Ibergeregg and Muotathal.
Hiking and walking trails lead to viewpoints offering views of the Mythen and the Muotathal from different perspectives.
Illgau offers winter hiking trails and snowshoe trails; the Illgau–Vorderoberberg cable car provides access to tobogganing and skiing.
The municipality encompasses steep mountain slopes and streams such as the Bettbach and the Mettelbach; the difference in elevation between its lowest and highest points is almost 1,000 metres.
Geographical Location
Illgau lies in the Central Swiss Pre-Alps and has topography oriented towards the south and south-west between Muotathal and Ibergeregg.
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