Habsburg, Meggen

#3 among attractions in Meggen

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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. The castle may have been built to replace the old Meggenhorn fort. While it may have been the summer home of Rudolph I it mostly served as the administration building for a small Habsburg department that covered Weggis, Lipperswil, Küssnacht, Immensee, Kehrsiten, Greppen, Udligenswil, Arth and Holzhäusern. The castle was damaged in 1245 following the excommunication of Frederick II by Pope Innocent IV at the Council of Lyon. Following the creation of the Old Swiss Confederacy in 1291, the castle was an obstacle to the new Confederation. However, it was not destroyed until 1352, after Lucerne had joined the original Forest Cantons. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°2'30"N, 8°22'26"E

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

1.9 miNW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, Lucerne
49 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...
3 miW
Architecture, Convention center, Entertainment
Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre, Lucerne
76 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...
3 miW
Landmark church with Gothic towers
Hofkirche, Lucerne
76 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...
0.9 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, History museum
Schloss Meggenhorn, Meggen
24 min walk • 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.
3 miS
Cliffside elevator ride with lake views
Hammetschwand-Lift, Stans
77 min walk • The Hammetschwand Lift is the highest exterior elevator in Europe and is located in Switzerland. It connects a rock path with the lookout point Hammetschwand on the Bürgenstock plateau overlooking Lake Lucerne.
3.1 miS
Lakeside peak with a cliffside elevator
Bürgenstock
79 min walk • The Bürgenstock is a mountain in Switzerland located partway along the shore of Lake Lucerne. Bürgenstock is also a resort located at 874 m a.s.l. on the same mountain. The lookout point at the summit of the Bürgenstock is the Hammetschwand. The mountain is almost entirely surrounded by Lake Lucerne.
2 miSE
Prominent lake with mountain views
Lake Lucerne
52 min walk • Lake Lucerne is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country.
3.2 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
The Rosengart Collection, Lucerne
82 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.
2.8 miE
Locality
Weggis
71 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.
2.1 miW
47°2'33"N • 8°19'45"E
The Richard Wagner Museum, Lucerne
54 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
3.1 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kleintheater, Lucerne
79 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...