Arth-Goldau railway station


Arth-Goldau railway station is a railway station in the Swiss canton of Schwyz and municipality of Arth. The station is located in the centre of the village of Goldau, which forms part of Arth.
The station is an important junction, where the Zug–Arth-Goldau line joins the main line of the Gotthard line, and also where the Südostbahn-owned Pfäffikon–Arth-Goldau line diverges.

Layout

Arth-Goldau is a keilbahnhof: a station located between two converging railway lines. The north-south Zug–Arth-Goldau line joins the main line of the east-west Gotthard line. Both lines have two platforms serving three tracks. Additionally, the Arth–Rigi line terminates in its own platforms above and at right angles to the Gotthard platforms.

Statue at Arth-Goldau Train Station

A new public art installation featuring 15 life-sized sculptures has been unveiled at Arth-Goldau train station, launched on September 1, 2025, as part of the "" project. This initiative celebrates two major anniversaries: 150 years of the Arth-Rigi-Bahn and 100 years of the Natur- und Tierpark Goldau.
The sculptures, created by local artist Bernhard "Beni" Annen, include a mix of historical and symbolic figures such as:
These bronze-painted, steel-framed figures are integrated into the station environment, interacting with infrastructure and passengers, adding a playful and cultural dimension to the travel experience.

Services

the following services stop at Arth-Goldau: