Grauholz memorial

The Grauholz memorial is a limestone column approximately 12 meters tall standing near the A1 motorway in Moosseedorf, marking the location of a key military engagement. The stone sits along Sandstrasse and can be easily spotted from the road.

The monument was built in 1886 to commemorate the Battle of Grauholz on March 5, 1798, when Swiss troops fought against French invasion forces. This battle was crucial in defending Swiss independence in the region.

The memorial serves as a place where locals pause to remember those who fought for Swiss independence in this region. It represents a moment when ordinary people took a stand to defend their land against foreign forces.

The memorial sits along Sandstrasse in Moosseedorf and is easy to spot from a vehicle, as it stands right beside a major highway. Visitors should be cautious when photographing or examining the stone from the roadside.

When the memorial was being built in 1886, workers uncovered a late Bronze Age burial site dating back roughly 3000 years. The artifacts from that dig were lost over time, leaving only the memory of this archaeological find.

Location: Moosseedorf

Inception: 1886

Creator: Luigi Piffaretti

Height: 12 m

Made from material: limestone

Part of: list of cultural properties in Moosseedorf

Address: Sandstrasse N.N., 3302 Moosseedorf

GPS coordinates: 47.01004,7.49563

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04