I was born in Luzern and came here countless times. It's something I really enjoy doing it again and again. The Musegg Wall is an 870-meter-long medieval fortification in Lucerne, recognized as the longest surviving city wall in Switzerland. Construction began around 1370 to serve as an outer defensive ring protecting the expanding medieval town. Nine of the original towers still stand proudly along the ridge today, including the famous Zytturm, which houses the city's oldest clock. Although it quickly lost its military purpose, the wall survived 19th-century urban demolitions because its elevated position did not block city traffic. The wall now serves as a popular tourist landmark and a protected habitat for rare wildlife. There also was a major restoration between 2007 and 2015. I usually start west at the Nölliturm. From there it's a short walk up to the Männliturm (my favorite since childhood), the first one to climb up to, to enjoy fantastic views over the city. The Zytturm is another highlight with big clock. The first one to ring the bell in town. Traditionally about 30s ahead of all other clocks. The clockwork is visible here - a stunning piece of engineering. Make sure to be there at around the full hour! The Wachtturm is only partially open while the Schirmerturm is fully open and you can climb to the top. Between those towers the wall is fully walkable and offers great views over Luzern. Be aware that between November 2nd and March 31st the wall and the towers are closed for the season! The wall would go further, but is closed to public as are the other towers. In the medieval times there were more towers and the wall longer. But what's left is in great shape and is popular worldwide. For good reason. read more

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Yelp Review 2026 #95: Zytturm is a clock tower in Luzern connected to Museggmauer (a fort that has 9 towers: 4 are open to the public, the other 5 are not). The towers provide pretty nice views of Luzern. The 4 towers open to the public are Männliturm (second tower), Wachturm (fourth tower), Zytturm (fifth tower), and Schirmerturm (sixth tower). You can use the wooden stairs to go up these towers for a view of the city but you go up one tower and it's pretty much the same view for the rest. The 5 towers that are not open to the public are Nölliturm (first tower, western-most), Lugislandturm (third tower), Pulverturm, Allenwindenturm, and Dächliturm (7th-9th towers). Read the "regulations" posted on the wall. These towers are only open daily from 8am-7pm in the spring/ summer. They're not responsible if you fall off the towers/ wall. It's free. read more

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The medieval city wall is impressively preserved, and walking along it gives you a real sense of Lucerne's history. The clock tower itself is iconic. The best part is the views. From the wall and tower, you get amazing panoramas of Lucerne's Old Town, the lake, and the surrounding mountains. It's perfect for photos, a relaxing stroll, or just soaking in the city's charm from above. The climb is manageable, and there are plenty of spots to pause and enjoy the scenery. I'm only giving it 4 stars because we didn't see enough signage or information to know what to expect or where to head to for the sights. read more

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I don't think many tourists go out of their way to visit this historical landmark, but I could be wrong. I just didn't see many people out there with the exception of some kids from a nearby school. It's another steep walk up a hill with many steps. However, it gets very interesting once you're there. Did you know this old stone wall is a habitat for birds, bats, and even lichen? There's all kinds of things living in the nooks & crannies of these tower walls. These walls have been here since the late 14th century. The inner and outer walls once had 30 towers. Now, there are only 13 with 9 of them seen today on the outer musegg wall. The Water Tower on Chapel Bridge was once part of the Inner wall ring. I didn't know that. Our original plan was to take the 3 flights of stairs up the Schirmerturm and walk along the wall to the Zytturm (Clock Tower) and then up to the clock. We decided not to do that after looking at the wooden ladder-like stairs. There were also warnings in their brochures about steep stairs and other hazards. Just be aware of that if you have limited mobility. There is one other Tower that can be visited. That's the one with the armored statue on top called the Männliturm. It's the furthest away. Also, there's a farm called Hinter Musegg that's close to the Watch Tower (Wachtturm). I believe they're only open on the weekends. It's just another place to visit while you're out there. It was a very nice walk. read more

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What a cool stop just a fifteen minute walk from the train station. Stunning view and cool history. Bonus points if you clime the clock tower in the hour, you can be in the room with the bell as the hour strikes. Also unlike so many activities in Switzerland this is free! There was also a big tabby cat getting all the scratches at the entrance. He was very cute. read more

7/11/2024. A wonderful calm walk to get here. There are 12 towers and you can walk up a few. This should be for young and moderate cardio persons who like climbing stairs and a workout. Tower 1 is closed. You walk to tower 2, then climb 150 steps to the top for wonderful views. I saw a lot of older people looking as if they were going to die and hurting doing this. You have to climb up and down the 1 steps tower. Walk to the next tower by an elementary school and you can walk over a bridge which connects a few towers. Feel free to climb those as well. A great fun treat to see from top and how high the wall actually is. See photos. If you aren't in shape or have any lower legs issues, I would not clump the steps. Also, my friend has size 14 size feet for shoes and 1/3 his foot was on the small steps. Becareful climbing the steps. Also, it is free. The total time to walk there from the center of town to finishing was about a total of 1.5 hours. We took breaks along the way to view the city. See photos and a map how to get there in photos. read more

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What a gorgeous view. Just a quick hike uphill and you are among these beautiful castle walls and towers. In late March the fragrant flowers were blooming and it's beautiful. The clock museum is here under the clock tower and you can see the giant mechanism ticking downstairs. There's also a running track and great places to picnic and watch the sunset. read more

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Museggmauer is an impressive old fortress that offers just as impressive views of historic Lucerne city as you traverse its walls. The panoramas get even better when you make the climb up the towers, particularly the one called Männliturm. Some of the towers are closed so it's a no-go unless you can get Rapunzel to let down her hair. The best part is this landmark is slightly off the beaten path so your visit will not be inundated by tourists like most of Old Town (Altstadt), Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and the Dying Lion (Löwendenkmal). Even better, entrance is also free! Definitely a must see item to put on your list when visiting this wonderful city. read more

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Great free attraction. Can walk on the wall from tower to tower. I climbed 3 towers all the way up and it was tiring yet fun. One of the towers' bell rang when I was next to it inside the tower and it was awesome. It took a bit of walking on steep roads but it was worth the walk. Beautiful view of the town and lake from the towers and wall. read more

Die Museggmauer und ihre Türme - View from the wall - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Luzern, LU

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