Historic cultural asset: St. John's fortress and Roten Tower in Hohenrain in the Lucerne Seetal valley

Historical background Founded in Jerusalem around 1100 AD, the Knights of St. John are considered to be the oldest religious order of knights. The Kommende experienced its heyday in the 13th century, when it was a pilgrims' hostel and administrative center of an extensive estate in the Seetal valley and its wider surroundings. At that time, the priests of the order looked after the parishes of Aesch, Abtwil, Dietwil, Hohenrain/Kleinwangen, Römerswil and Seengen, which belonged to the Kommende. The most impressive testimony to the knightly era is the Roten residential tower, which was built between 1150 and 1490. The blood-red tin tower still adorns the municipal coat of arms of Hohenrain. Today, the Kommende houses the Hohenrain curative education center and is a proud cultural asset of national importance.

Celebrateknightly festivities The historic walls of the Johanniterkommende and the magnificent view of the Alps offer a unique setting for celebrations of all kinds. Whether for seminars, meetings, banquets, christenings or weddings, here you will find space for 10 to 150 people. With catering on request.

Photo spot on the "Herzschlaufe Seetal" The Johanniterkommende is located directly on the "Herzschlaufe Seetal". From here you have a magnificent view over the southern Seetal and the Alps. The ideal photo spot.

Opening Hours

Opening hours

From April to October, the Roten Tower is open to the public on the first Sunday of every month between 2 and 4 pm. The exhibition provides information about the landscape, the history of the Johanniterkommende and its knights, the connection with Hohenrain and the development of today's Heilpädagogisches Zentrum (HPZ).