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Küsnacht / Itschnach

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About Küsnacht / Itschnach

Küsnacht / Itschnach is worth a stop: 37km from Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee).

Küsnacht / Itschnach is a town located in Switzerland. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Küsnacht / Itschnach sits in Switzerland, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Küsnacht / Itschnach to your route.

About Küsnacht / Itschnach

The ruins of Wulp Castle (German: Ruine Wulp or Burg Wulp) is a castle located besides Küsnachter Tobel in the municipality of Küsnacht and the canton of Zurich in Switzerland. It was built during the high Middle Ages. Despite this, the castle is documented only in a few found texts, and much of the castle's history

Read more is not known. However, in the chronicle of Muri Abbey, a castle that could perhaps fit Ruine Wulp's description - a castle in proximity to Zurich and Lake Zurich - was mentioned, but this has not been confirmed by other findings and is mere speculation. Also, a person named Eghart of Küsnacht was mentioned in the chronicle and several other documents to be the owner of the castle in the late 11th century.

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Where is Küsnacht / Itschnach located?

Küsnacht / Itschnach is located in Switzerland, Europe. The coordinates are 47.3271 latitude, 8.6007 longitude.

What is the population of Küsnacht / Itschnach?

Küsnacht / Itschnach has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Switzerland.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Switzerland
Timezone
Coordinates
47.3271, 8.6007

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Switzerland

Police
117
Ambulance
144
Fire
118
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette (toll sticker) required: buy at the border or online. Roadside assistance (TCS): 140.

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Worth the detour from Küsnacht / Itschnach

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Zürich Old Town & Lake

Switzerland's largest city blending a medieval old town with trendy districts, all set along the Limmat River and the shores of Lake Zürich.

7 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

Zürich Zoo

Progressive Swiss zoo known for its Masoala Rainforest hall, a massive indoor tropical ecosystem.

7 km · about 15 min drive

mountain pass

Sattelegg Pass

A low, year-round pass between the Sihl valley and Einsiedeln, a useful and pretty link rather than a challenge.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Mount Rigi

The 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.

31 km · about 35 min drive

museum

Swiss Museum of Transport

Switzerland's most-visited museum featuring an extensive automobile collection alongside trains, planes, and spacecraft.

36 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Ibergeregg Pass

A modest but scenic pass above Schwyz with long views to the Mythen peaks, usually kept open through winter.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Lion Monument

Mark Twain called it the most mournful piece of stone in the world: a dying lion carved into a cliff face commemorating Swiss Guards killed in the French Revolution.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee)

A stunningly shaped lake surrounded by mountains where Switzerland was founded, with paddle steamers and the Rütli meadow.

37 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Küsnacht / Itschnach

  • 29 kmSattelegg PassA low, year-round pass between the Sihl valley and Einsiedeln, a useful and pretty link rather than a challenge.
  • 31 kmMount RigiThe 'Queen of the Mountains' above Lake Lucerne, site of Europe's first mountain railway and offering sunrise panoramas over the Alps.
  • 36 kmIbergeregg PassA modest but scenic pass above Schwyz with long views to the Mythen peaks, usually kept open through winter.
  • 41 kmAxenstrasseA spectacular cliff-hugging shore road blasted into the rock above Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Fluelen, threading galleries and tunnels with constant views across the Uri arm of the lake.
  • 42 kmPragel PassA narrow, steep pass linking the Muotatal to the Klöntal, closed to through traffic on Sundays and barred to coaches. One of the quietest genuinely wild roads in central Switzerland.
  • 47 kmMount PilatusA jagged mountain above Lucerne reachable by the world's steepest cogwheel railway, steeped in dragon legends and offering 73-peak panoramas.

Driving in Switzerland

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €42 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

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