Mauensee
| Mauensee | |
|---|---|
| Mauesee | |
 | |
| Location | Lucerne |
| Coordinates | 47°10′N 8°05′E / 47.167°N 8.083°ECoordinates: 47°10′N 8°05′E / 47.167°N 8.083°E |
| Primary outflows | Ron |
| Basin countries | Switzerland |
| Surface area | 55 ha (140 acres) |
| Max. depth | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Surface elevation | 504 m (1,654 ft) |
| Islands | 4 islets |
| Settlements | Mauensee |
Mauesee (or Germanized Mauensee, Lake of Mauen) is a lake in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland, near the town Mauensee. Mauensee Castle is built on an islet in the 0.55 km² (136 acre) large lake. It was built in 1605 for the Pfyffer family.
External links
- Mauensee castle (in French) (in German)
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