Central Switzerland GuideThe five cantons of Uri, Schwyz, Nidwalden, Obwalden and Lucerne surrounding the Viervaldstattersee are the orignal birthplace of the Swiss Confederation and the origin of the legend of William Tell. HotelsFind hotels in Lucerne, Pfaffikon, Hospental and more. LucerneLucerne is a beautiful small city in the heartland of Switzerland, across the lake from Altdorf, where legend has it William Tell shot an apple off of his son's head. PfäffikonPfäffikon SZ is a small city in Central Switzerland located in the greater Zürich metropolitan area, between the Lake of Zurich and the Obersee. BrunnenBrunnen is a small town in Central Switzerland. Due to its unique location, Brunnen enjoys a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains. AndermattAndermatt is a town and ski resort in the canton of Uri, Switzerland. There are roads in all four cardinal directions to Andermatt, and being a bit off the beaten track, driving there may be an alternative. Mount TitlisTitlis is the only snow paradise to be reached within one and a half hours from Lucerne, Zurich, Basel and Berne. SarnenSarnen is the capital of the canton of Obwalden and is located in the middle of the Sarneraa-Valley.