Meggenhorn Castle
Meggenhorn castle in 2009
Meggenhorn Castle (German: Schloss Meggenhorn) 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. It is surrounded by vine yards and is considered to be the municipality's symbol. Today, it is mostly used as a tourist attraction and reception venue. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Kantonsliste A-Objekte". KGS Inventar (in German). Federal Office of Civil Protection. 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2011.
External links
- Short description (German)
- Images of the Schloss Meggenhorn (German and/or French)
Coordinates: 47°02′07″N 8°21′22″E / 47.035207°N 8.356217°E
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