Gesslerburg, Küssnacht

Name: Gesslerburg
Address: Küssnacht, Switzerland

#1 among attractions in Küssnacht

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Gesslerburg Castle is a castle in the municipality of Küssnacht of the Canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()

Alternative names: Built: IX centuryCoordinates: 47°4'55"N, 8°26'55"E

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Gesslerburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rigi, Scheidegg, Mall of Switzerland, Lake Zug.

2.5 miSE
Mountain for hiking and winter sports
Rigi, Arth
63 min walk • Rigi, often referred to as the "Queen of the Mountains," is a majestic mountain located in the heart of Switzerland, near the city of Arth. This towering natural landmark is a popular destination for tourists seeking both adventure and tranquility amidst the Swiss Alps.
5.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Scheidegg
131 min walk • The Scheidegg is a mountain summit of the Rigi massif, overlooking Goldau in the canton of Schwyz on its north mountainside, and Gersau and the Gersauerbecken on its south side. The cable car station 160 metres east of it is called Rigi Scheidegg.
4.3 miW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Mall of Switzerland
111 min walk • The Mall of Switzerland is the biggest shopping mall in Central Switzerland. It is located in Ebikon. The mall contains 150 shops, that are located on 3 floors. The construction of the mall begun in 2013, and it was completed and opened on November 8, 2017.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Zug
92 min walk • Lake Zug is a lake in Central Switzerland, situated between Lake Lucerne and Lake Zurich. It stretches for 14 km between Arth and the Cham-Zug bay.
3.8 miE
47°4'8"N • 8°31'34"E
Seebad Arth, Arth
96 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
4.9 miSW
Prominent lake with mountain views
Lake Lucerne
124 min walk • Lake Lucerne is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country.
3.6 miS
Locality
Weggis
91 min walk • The main attraction in Weggis is undoubtedly Lake Lucerne itself. The crystal-clear waters offer endless opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Take a leisurely boat ride across the lake and soak in the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains.
0.9 miSW
47°4'24"N • 8°26'3"E
Strandbad Seeburg, Küssnacht
24 min walk • Watersports, Restaurant, Water park
4.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Neuhabsburg Castle, Meggen
115 min walk • Neuhabsburg Castle is a privately owned castle located in Meggen, Lucerne, Switzerland, built on the ruins of a much older castle. In 1244 the income from the land was granted to the Fraumünster Abbey in Zurich. In 1244/5 the original castle was built by the Habsburg family on the shore of Lake Lucerne.
4.2 miN
Forts and castles
Schloss Buonas
107 min walk • Buonas Castle, in history also known as Buonas Castle, Hertenstein Castle and Old Buonas Castle, is a castle in the Buonas district of the municipality of Risch. It is located on a peninsula on Lake Zug and has an extensive park.
4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dosse
115 min walk • The Dosse is a mountain of the Rigi massif, located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Lucerne and Schwyz. The mountain overlooks Lake Lucerne, near Vitznau. It is the highest point of the massif in the canton of Lucerne. The slightly lower peak only 200m northwest of it is called Chli Dosse.

Gesslerburg, Küssnacht

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Küssnacht plan & book

Gesslerburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)