Worth a visit if you've activated the Swiss pass or have some other museum pass giving you free…read moreaccess for the day. You'll see a panorama of a scene of a war in the region from the 1800s. You'll likely be done in 15-20 minutes. However, I don't think it's worth the 12 CHF price tag per person if you don't got one of those passes.

This circular diorama portrays the hardships of war from the 19th century...while it isn't the most…read moreadvanced painting you'll see, its definitely interesting to see and gives you some sense of what it would've been like. There's also a small museum to prepare you for this art piece. $12? Fortunately it was covered by our Swiss Travel Pass, because I don't think it was worth it. Unless you're really into Swiss and French history, you probably won't spend more than 20 minutes here.

I was born and raised in Luzern. And this museum is a childhood favorite. And is until today. I was…read morehere countless times. Many times with my students as well. So was this time. The Gletschergarten is a unique natural monument and museum located directly next to the Lion Monument in Lucerne. Discovered by accident in 1872 during cellar excavations, it features spectacular pothole formations created during the last Ice Age around 20,000 years ago by glacial meltwater. Aside from the impressive geological rock formations, the site features a popular historic mirror maze called "Alhambra," which was built in 1896. A recent major expansion, the Felsenweg (Rock Path), takes visitors deep into the subterranean sandstone mountain through a dramatic, multimedia-lit cavern system. Over the past 40 years it changed a lot. Displays changed, more multi-media and also more of a sensory experience. It's great to see the museum keeping up with the times and to constantly update the exhibits. The new Felsenweg is an impressive experience. You will walk up to the very top (to the tower) through a cave system with many infos and displays. A very unique experience and a fantastic addition to the museum. The views from the top are fantastic. Make sure to get to the top of the viewing tower as well. Up here there's also space for a nice picnic. The Spiegelsaal is another highlight (the mirror maze). It used to be located in the house, but was relocated. It also used to be a lot bigger, but due to all other renovations and extensions it was made smaller - I enjoyed the older, bigger one though. And of course there are the geological rock formations. The biggest one roughly 9 meters deep. Very impressive and tells a great story of time through the different ages of the area. Together with the Verkehrshaus, this museum here is definitely a must-do. Staff was really fantastic and helpful as well. Surely we'll be back.

With free admission if you have the Swiss Travel pass and other passes, this museum was a neat…read moreadditional 1-2 hour activity for the day when visiting the nearby Lion monument and Mussegmauer towers. With an audio tour available in multiple languages, you can learn about geology, visit the museum for some history, watch a film at the Sandstone Pavilion, stumble through a disorienting/interesting mirror labyrinth, and walk through some neat (shaded) exhibits and an overlook of Mt Pilatus. Very informative!

7/10/2024 - easy to get there by bus then walk about 2 minutes and boom, there it is. Actually…read morevery large and detailed. I loved it. Just becareful if there are tour groups and they are taking photos. Wait them out and it will be dead, then a large group will arrive again. FYI- I hate when people ask to take their photo. Buy a selfie stick like everyone else or don't be in the picture. Oh, you have have arms to do it. Great place to see quickly. Also, feel free to sit and watch all the tour groups come and go. There are there just for a minute or so and they are off. There are seats to relax on.

A cool thing to see, makes for a quick stop on your travel list. I don't think going inside the…read moreactual gardens is necessary if you have a packed itinerary, the Lion Monument (outside the gardens) is the best attraction offered in this park.