Astrid-Kapelle, Küssnacht

Name: Astrid-Kapelle
Address: Küssnacht, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 41 850 33 30

#3 among attractions in Küssnacht

Sacred and religious sites, Wayside shrine

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The Astrid Chapel is a memorial chapel on Lake Lucerne in the canton of Schwyz, built in honor of Astrid of Sweden, Queen of the Belgians, who died in a car accident in 1935. The memorial, inaugurated in 1936 and remodeled in 1960, includes a meadow with a memorial cross in addition to the chapel and is located at the southern entrance to the village of Küssnacht in the municipality of the same name, between Luzernerstrasse and the lakeshore.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°4'43"N, 8°25'49"E

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Küssnacht Switzerland

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+41 41 850 33 30

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Astrid-Kapelle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, Rigi, Schloss Meggenhorn, Mall of Switzerland.

4.8 miW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, Lucerne
122 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 miSE
Mountain for hiking and winter sports
Rigi, Arth
77 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.
4.6 miSW
Forts and castles, Historical place, History museum
Schloss Meggenhorn, Meggen
117 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.
3.5 miW
Shopping centre, Shopping
Mall of Switzerland
91 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.
4.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Zug
110 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.
4.6 miE
47°4'8"N • 8°31'34"E
Seebad Arth, Arth
117 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming
0.9 miE
Forts and castles
Gesslerburg, Küssnacht
23 min walk • 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.
4.3 miS
Prominent lake with mountain views
Lake Lucerne
110 min walk • Lake Lucerne is a lake in central Switzerland and the fourth largest in the country.
3.2 miS
Locality
Weggis
83 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.
0.4 miSE
47°4'24"N • 8°26'3"E
Strandbad Seeburg, Küssnacht
11 min walk • Watersports, Restaurant, Water park
3.7 miSW
Forts and castles
Neuhabsburg Castle, Meggen
95 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.

Astrid-Kapelle, Küssnacht

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Astrid-Kapelle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)