Schloss Meggenhorn, Meggen

Name: Schloss Meggenhorn
Address: Meggen, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 41 377 11 61

#1 among attractions in Meggen

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Meggenhorn Castle is a castle in Meggen near the Swiss city of Lucerne. It was built in 1868/70 by Edouad Hofer-Grosjean from Mulhouse and in 1926 equipped with a Welte Philharmonic Organ. It is surrounded by vine yards and is considered to be the municipality's symbol. Today, it is mostly used as a tourist attraction and reception venue. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. ()

Local name: Meggenhorn Coordinates: 47°2'7"N, 8°21'23"E

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Meggen Switzerland

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Schloss Meggenhorn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, Kapellbrücke, Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre, Hofkirche.

1.5 miNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, Lucerne
39 min walk • Nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake Lucerne, the Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, or Swiss Museum of Transport, stands as a testament to the nation's rich heritage in transportation and communication. This comprehensive museum, located in the heart of Lucerne...
2.6 miNW
Iconic winding bridge lined with art
Kapellbrücke, Lucerne
66 min walk • Spanning the Reuss River in the heart of Lucerne, Switzerland, the Kapellbrücke, or Chapel Bridge, is not only a functional crossing but also an emblematic historical monument. Dating back to the 14th century, it is considered to be the oldest wooden covered bridge in...
2.3 miNW
Architecture, Convention center, Entertainment
Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre, Lucerne
60 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Switzerland, the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre (KKL Luzern) stands as a beacon of architectural innovation and a hub for cultural events. This remarkable building, located on the shores of Lake Lucerne and within view of the majestic Swiss...
2.4 miNW
Landmark church with Gothic towers
Hofkirche, Lucerne
62 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Lucerne, Switzerland, the Hofkirche stands as an emblematic landmark of the city's rich historical tapestry. This magnificent church, officially known as the Church of St. Leodegar, is a prime example of Swiss religious architecture and a...
2.4 miSE
Prominent lake with mountain views
Lake Lucerne
61 min walk • Lake Lucerne is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country.
2.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
The Rosengart Collection, Lucerne
64 min walk • Museum Sammlung Rosengart is an art museum in Lucerne. The art dealer Siegfried Rosengart maintained friendly contacts with various artists such as Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, and Fernand Léger.
1.4 miW
47°2'33"N • 8°19'45"E
The Richard Wagner Museum, Lucerne
35 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
2.4 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kleintheater, Lucerne
61 min walk • Kleintheater Luzern is a theater in Lucerne. The program consists of cabaret, spoken and dance theater, children's theater, music and literature. It is known not only as a stage of already famous cabaret artists, musicians and other stage artists...
2.6 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Bourbaki Panorama, Lucerne
67 min walk • The Bourbaki Panorama is a circular panoramic painting depicting the internment of the French Armée de l'Est in neutral Switzerland at the end of the 1870–71 Franco-Prussian War.
2.5 miW
Library
Zentral- und Hochschulbibliothek Luzern, Lucerne
64 min walk • Zentral- und Hochschulbibliothek Luzern, the largest library of Central Switzerland, is a cantonal library for the general and academic public in Lucerne.
0.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Neuhabsburg Castle, Meggen
24 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.