Merlischachen
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 Switzerland
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 Schwyz (SZ)
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| District : | Küssnacht | |
| Municipality : | Küssnacht SZ | |
| Postal code : | 6402 | |
| Coordinates : | 673 650 / 213199 | |
| Height : | 440 m above sea level M. | |
| Residents: | 1219 (December 31, 2014) | |
| Website: | www.kuessnacht.ch | |
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Merlischachen is a village in the political municipality of Küssnacht in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland .
population
- Denominations : around 64% Roman Catholic , 13% Reformed
- Proportion of foreigners : 10.85%
history
The name Merlischachen is said to be derived from the Latin merula ("blackbird") and the German Schachen (small forest) and means "blackbird forest".
The area on Lake Lucerne was first mentioned in 1168 when the knight Hermanno de Merlascachen appeared as a witness in a deed of donation. He lived in a tower that is still reminiscent of the Burg property. The meadows, forests and vineyards as well as the fishing rights belonged to the monasteries of Lucerne and Engelberg . With the expansion of the Swiss Confederation , the Schwyz took action : In 1440 they bought the rulership rights for 60 Rhenish gold guilders and united Merlischachen with Küssnacht. Around 1450, the wealthy Hans Schnider donated the first chapel , and in 1792 the chaplaincy was founded.
traffic
Merlischachen is located on the Lucerne – Küssnacht road and on the Lucerne – Immensee railway line .
Attractions
Merlischachen is especially known for the flower-adorned Schwyz houses in the village center. The new schoolhouse and the village fountain are evidence of current construction activity.
Thanks to its catering establishments , Merlischachen has become a place for weddings as well as a holiday and conference venue . The Astrid Chapel is also located between Küssnacht and Merlischachen . It was erected in memory of the Belgian Queen, who died in a car accident at this point in 1935.
Web links
- Merlischachen
- Franz Wyrsch: Merlischachen. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
