Wauwilermoos pile dwelling settlement

#1680 among destinations in Switzerland

Archaeological site, Unesco

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Wauwilermoos or Egolzwil 3 is one of the 111 serial sites of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps, of which are 56 located in Switzerland. ()

Unesco: from 2011Coordinates: 47°10'58"N, 8°0'59"E

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LucerneSwitzerland

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Wauwilermoos pile dwelling settlement – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mauensee, Bailiff's Castle, Kastelen Tower Ruins, Stadtmühle Willisau.

2.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mauensee
75 min walk • Mauesee is a lake in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, near the town Mauensee. Mauensee Castle is built on an islet in the 0.55 km2 large lake. It was built in 1605 for the Pfyffer family.
4.6 miS
Forts and castles
Bailiff's Castle, Willisau
117 min walk • The Bailiff's Castle is a castle in the municipality of Willisau of the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Kastelen Tower Ruins
70 min walk • Kastelen Tower is a ruined castle in the municipality of Alberswil of the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
4.5 miS
47°7'11"N • 7°59'22"E
Stadtmühle Willisau, Willisau
116 min walk • Museum
6 miSE
Forts and castles
Buttisholz Castle
154 min walk • Buttisholz Castle is a castle in the municipality of Buttisholz of the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
2.8 miS
Forts and castles
Schloss Wyher
73 min walk • Wyher Castle is a moated castle, which lies south of the village center of Ettiswil in the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It was first mentioned in 1304 as the home of the Freiherr von Wediswil.
4.4 miE
47°10'20"N • 8°6'35"E
Somehuus, Sursee
114 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
5.9 miN
Locality
Wikon
152 min walk • One of the main attractions in Wikon is the stunning St. Gallus Church, a beautiful example of Swiss Baroque architecture. The church's intricate stucco work and ornate decorations are a sight to behold, and the peaceful atmosphere inside is perfect for quiet...
4.7 miE
Locality
Oberkirch
120 min walk • One of the most iconic attractions in Oberkirch is the breathtaking Mount Pilatus, which can be reached by a scenic cogwheel railway or a cable car ride. The summit offers panoramic views of the surrounding region and is a popular spot for hiking, paragliding,...