The Schnitzturm is the landmark of Stansstad. The former defence tower and today's observation tower was built between about 1310 and 1315. For centuries it was part of an extensive lakeside fortification. This extended from Harissen Bay to today's Garnhänki on the shore of Lake Alpnach on Lake Lucerne.
The landmark is owned by the municipality of Stansstad. This was not always the case, as originally two thirds of the tower belonged to the canton of Obwalden and one third to the canton of Nidwalden. In 1997, Obwalden donated its part to the site municipality. The tower is a listed building.
The tower is located directly on Lake Lucerne and is open daily from May to September. It can be reached on foot from the Hotel Winkelried in a few minutes.
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