Schloss Wyher

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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. After passing through several owners, around the end of the 15th century it was acquired by the Feer family. Around 1510, Petermann Feer rebuilt it into a late-Gothic castle. In 1588 it was inherited by Ludwig Pfyffer von Altishofen, whose descendants adopted the name Pfyffer von Wyher. Between 1837 and 1964 it was owned by the Hüsler family, who were local farmers. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°8'32"N, 8°1'25"E

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

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

3.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Mauensee
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4.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Soppensee
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2.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Bailiff's Castle, Willisau
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1.5 miW
Forts and castles
Kastelen Tower Ruins
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2.2 miSW
47°7'11"N • 7°59'22"E
Stadtmühle Willisau, Willisau
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2.8 miN
Archaeological site,
Wauwilermoos pile dwelling settlement
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3.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Buttisholz Castle
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5.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Tuetenseeli
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5.3 miE
Locality
Nottwil
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4.5 miNE
47°10'20"N • 8°6'35"E
Somehuus, Sursee
116 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
6.3 miSE
Locality
Ruswil
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