Wasserschloss Wyher is a medieval moated castle outside Ettiswil, in the Lucerne hinterland. It offers space for events of up to 350 guests, indoors and in the grounds. Organisers use it for aperitifs, company events, roadshows, galas, product presentations, banquets and weddings. Banquets are set for 20 to 300 people.
Seminars and company events
The castle names company events, roadshows, galas and product presentations next to weddings, and its site lists meetings and company Christmas parties among the occasions. The Feersaal of 129 m² and the Madame Hemmel-Saal of 145 m², are the largest indoor rooms. The Klösterli 1 and Klösterli 2 cover 93 and 91 m², and the Bürgerstube 54 m². In the manor house you also find the Rittersaal of 50 m², the Pfyffer-Stube of 40 m² and a cellar of 50 m². The foyer measures 30 m².
A room plan with dimensions is published for each room, and the team shows the options on request. The courtyard of 500 m², the garden of 240 m² and the lily pond area of 220 m² serve for outdoor receptions.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are a main offer. Civil ceremonies take place in the castle in cooperation with the registry office of Willisau, from Monday to Friday throughout the year and on selected Saturdays from April to October. The Wyher chapel, a few steps away, takes church weddings of up to 50 guests. Free ceremonies can be held in the garden, in the courtyard or inside in the Klösterli 1, which is flooded with light.
For the party, the Feersaal or the Klösterli 1 stay open until 3 a.m., with a high-quality sound system, DJ equipment and a lighting rig. A winter offer for weddings and parties applies in November, January and February, and the castle holds a wedding fair in January 2027.
Rooms and capacities
The castle plan covers the manor house, the connecting wing called the Klösterli, and the outdoor areas. Rooms range from the 30 m² foyer to the 145 m² Madame Hemmel-Saal, and outdoor areas reach 500 m². The castle gives a total of up to 350 guests and says banquets suit 20 to 300 people. Room plans with measures are downloadable.
Catering
The castle hosts guests with its own kitchen led by a head chef, and organises menus for banquets, dinners, Christmas parties and brunches. The team looks after catering for each event.
History and setting
Wyher is the only water castle of central Switzerland and stands in a courtyard with a garden, in the Lucerne hinterland. The operating company is Die Gastgeber AG.
Getting there
The castle is at 6218 Ettiswil. Contact the team by telephone or email, or send a request through the site.
