Chestnut Country - Central Switzerland

Chestnut trees were first mentioned in records from Schwyz in 1340 and from Weggis in 1378. Historical papers prove that chestnuts were of great importance to the area. Research shows that 120 years ago the proceeds from chestnuts were even higher than those produced from milk in Weggis.

The "Pro Kastanie" is an association whose objectives are to promote the chestnut culture at traditional locations in Central Switzerland.

Contact Information

IG Pro Kastanie Zentralschweiz
Reuss-Strasse 4
6038 Gisikon
Tel. +41 (0) 41 450 21 38
Fax +41 (0) 41 450 21 37
rigi-rondell@dplanet.ch
www.kastanien.net

Chestnut festival

At the end of October Greppen celebrates the largest Swiss Chestnut market north of the Alps. Visitors can stroll around and enjoy the 60 or so market and refreshment stands. All sorts of products produced from the chestnut can be purchased at this festival. (eg. chestnut bread, chestnut marmalade, chestnut wood carvings etc.)