Sursee, Heritage municipality in Lucerne canton, Switzerland
Description
Sursee sits at the northern tip of Lake Sempach in the Lucerne region. The town provides access to the lake shore and contains local shops, restaurants, and administrative facilities that serve residents and visitors throughout the year.
History
The town gained city rights from the Austrian Dukes in 1299 and later came under Lucerne's control in 1415. This shift in power shaped how it developed and was governed afterward.
Culture
The Kapuzinermuseum displays religious artworks connected to the town's past, while the Kunsthaus shows contemporary pieces throughout the year. Together, they reflect how the community values both its heritage and current creative expression.
Practical
The place is easily reached from Lucerne and Zurich, with a range of lodging options, restaurants, and cafés available. Visitors can take advantage of the lake proximity to explore the surrounding area, as local facilities are straightforward to access.
Did you know?
Prehistoric pile-dwelling remains at Halbinsel in the area are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site collection of Alpine lake settlements. These archaeological traces reveal how people lived by this lake thousands of years ago.
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Mauensee Château
2.6 km
Bahnhöfliweg
80 m
Golfplatz Oberkirch
2.2 km
RAMSEIER Erlebniswelt
903 mSursee–Halbinsel
1.5 km
Sursee
844 m
Stadttheater Sursee
104 m
St. George Catholic Church and St. Martin Ossuary Chapel
141 mEvangelical church
399 m
Museum of the Swiss Capuchins and monastery library of the former Capuchin monastery Sursee
211 m
Sankturbanhof Museum
117 mSt. Niklaus Chapel
2.9 kmGrossacher, early iron age tumulus
3.9 km
Capuchin Monastery
232 m
Witch tower
348 m
Town hall
187 m
Lower gate with shooting lodge
178 m
Murihof
187 m
Haus Beck
218 m
Roman vicus / Early medieval-modern town
252 mGolfpark Oberkirch
2.4 kmSomehuus
256 mKulturwerk 118
612 mStrandbad Schenkon
2.2 kmWork of art
483 mWork of art
75 mScenic viewpoint
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