Top 7 Castles around Emmen

The Hotel and Restaurant Chateau Gütsch offers beautiful views of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne. After bankruptcy and major renovations, the hotel reopened in 2014. Further renovations were carried out by a new owner starting in 2020.

Picturesquely situated on a small hill, the castle towers over the water, offering a fantastic panoramic view of the lake as well as the surrounding mountains with Rigi and Pilatus in clear visibility 🏔️👀. Surrounded by an extensive, well-kept park landscape, the castle radiates a very special tranquility and elegance 🌿.

The Commandery of the Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem is located in the municipality of Hohenrain. It is one of the oldest Hospitaller settlements in Switzerland. It was first mentioned in 1182/83 as a commandery. Parts of the complex, dating from the late 12th and 13th centuries, have been largely preserved as part of a medieval castle belonging to the Order. According to the inventory of cultural property, it is considered a cultural asset of national importance. Today it belongs to the Canton of Lucerne. Source: Wikipedia; see also Wikipedia: History

Meggenhorn Castle, surrounded by its tranquil park, sits on a promontory overlooking Lake Lucerne. First documented as "Mekkenhorn" in 1240, parts of the estate belonged to the Collegiate Church of St. Leodegar until the 16th century. Commissioned by owner Edouard Hofer, the castle was built between 1868 and 1870, modeled after the Loire Valley château of Chambord. Guided tours of the living museum offer insights into the lifestyle of the 19th-century nobility and the last owners, the Frey-Baumann family, who resided at the castle from 1920 until its sale to the municipality of Meggen in 1974. http://www.meggenhorn.ch/

Meggenhorn Castle is situated above Lake Lucerne in Meggen, near the canton of Lucerne. It was built between 1868 and 1870 in the style of French Loire châteaux. Today it belongs to the municipality of Meggen and serves as a museum, event venue, and tourist destination with a beautiful park, chapel, vineyard, and magnificent views of the lake and the Alps.

Meggenhorn Castle is definitely worth a visit. Unfortunately, it's no different here than in other places where tourism is threatening to take over. Anyone who wants to pay their respects to the charming château with its magnificent view of the mountains and lake in a more intimate atmosphere should do so either during the week or, ideally, during the shoulder season. That is, when Lucerne isn't exactly bustling with tourists. It's also advisable to inquire before your visit to see if a private party is taking over this charming little town. However, you can always view Meggenhorn from the outside. Incidentally, the castle has a chic bistro with a fantastic panoramic terrace, just below its walls, offering a wide range of food and beverages. The prices are unusually fair, and the service is pleasantly patient and... how could it be otherwise? Multilingual. A stop here is also worthwhile. For younger guests, there's a cool playground with animal enclosures a little further down, both belonging to the nearby farm. From time to time, it's also possible to observe the farm animals, such as cows, in the large stable. Meggenhorn Castle is thus a worthwhile destination for all ages, including hikers who want to stop off here for a short break.

Up there you have a wonderful view of Lucerne.

A beautiful little castle that can now be used for weddings and other celebrations. "The Meggenhorn is a castle residence on Lake Lucerne in the Swiss canton of Lucerne and a boat station of the Lake Lucerne Shipping Company. Geographically, Meggenhorn refers to the promontory that juts out into Lake Lucerne and separates Lake Lucerne from Lake Küssnacht. The castle, owned by the municipality of Meggen, is used as a museum and for events." Wikipedia