Schänis: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Plättlispitz is located in the vicinity of Schänis. For travellers who view the town from a scenic perspective, it is therefore a specific point of reference.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Schänis.

Nature

Tierberg, Plattenberg and Schiberg are located in the area surrounding Schänis.

Culture

In the wider regional surroundings of Schänis are Muotathal Abbey and St. Adelrich Church. For travellers interested in culture, Muotathal Abbey is a specific point of reference.

Geographical Setting

Schänis is located in the Linth Plain, on the right bank of the Linth Canal, west of Lake Walen, in the Gaster region.

The village's history was shaped by the noble women's abbey until 1811 and is closely connected with this abbey.

The locality is situated in a lowland area connected with the Linth Plain and the Linth Canal.

The collegiate church of Schänis is part of the historical legacy of the former women's abbey. The village and abbey church fell victim to a major fire in 1610; later, the collegiate church passed to the Schänis parish.

Further destinations for travel planning: Hintergoldingen, Eschenbach, Uznach, Gommiswald, Rapperswil-Jona, Benken, Amden and Schmerikon.

To the higher-level travel overview: See-Gaster.