I was born in Luzern and came here countless times. It's something I really enjoy doing it again…read moreand 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.

Yelp Review 2026 #95:…read more 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.

I was born in Luzern and I've seen this monument countless times. Mostly now I go visit with my…read morestudents whenever we have the French Revolution as a subject in school. This time again I came here with my students, just before visiting the Gletschergarten next to. The Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) is a world-famous rock relief carved directly into a former sandstone quarry. Designed by Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn by Lukas Ahorn in 1821, it depicts a dying lion impaled by a spear, sheltering a shield with the French fleur-de-lis. The monument serves as a poignant memorial to the hundreds of Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 while defending the Tuileries Palace in Paris during the French Revolution. American author Mark Twain famously praised it as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world." As a piece of art it's already an impressive sight and worth a visit. But knowing the backstory of it makes it even more interesting and impressive. Very sad that sometimes some vandalism is going on here. Once it was bombed with paint-filled water balloons. The rock here is very sensitive and cleaning it could have damaged the lion. Luckily the restoration went fine. The pond in front gets cleaned regularly and the coins (for luck) are being collected and used to restore and preserve this wonderful monument.

Yelp Review 2026 #86:…read more "HELVETIORUM FIDEI AC VIRTUTI" = "To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss" If you're looking at pictures of this lion monument thinking "what a cute lion" or wondering if it's for a zoo nearby, think again. This monument carved out of a stone cliff (with a pond at the bottom) was to commemorate fallen Swiss soldiers during the French Revolution. Look closely at the expression on the lion's face - it shows anguish and dying. Its body stuck with a broken piece of a spear. It's laying on a shield with fleur de lis (symbol of France) and another shield with the Swiss coat of armor. At the bottom are the names of the Swiss soldiers that were massacred. It's free to visit despite its popularity. There are signage you can read about the history and story behind the monument. It's more than just a photo op spot. We came here at 7am when nobody was here yet. A few minutes later a few people showed up so we left. Around lunch time, we went to a restaurant nearby and there was a tour bus dropping off people here.

Yelp Review 2026 #88:…read more Located along Reuss River connecting old town and new town Luzern, Chapel Bridge or Kapellbrücke. It's iconic because when you look up "Lucerne" on Google, a picture of this bridge pops up. It was built in the 1300s and is the oldest covered wooden bridge in Europe. When you through the bridge, you'll see paintings of Swiss history. A fire in 1993 burnt the bridge but it was reconstructed and re-opened a year later. The Water Tower at the end of this bridge was once a prison. It serves other purposes since then. The water is so clean and clear so when you take pictures, you can capture reflections of the bridge and the buildings around it. There's a lot of places you can take pictures of this bridge from. It has no bad angles. Work it, girl! The best part? It's free to see and walk through. We got here before 7:15am and only 4 people were here. By 8am, annoying people with tripods and selfie sticks started showing up with their entitled you're-in-my-shot attitude. They're never cute!

The Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) is absolutely worth the visit and lives up to its reputation as…read moreone of Lucerne's most iconic sights. Walking across the bridge feels like stepping into a postcard -- the wooden structure, the flower boxes, and the views of the Reuss River with the mountains in the background are stunning. One of the highlights is the series of historic paintings under the roof, which give a glimpse into Swiss history and culture. The Water Tower next to the bridge adds even more character and makes the whole area feel timeless. It does get crowded, especially during peak tourist hours, but if you visit early in the morning or later in the evening, it's much calmer and perfect for photos. The bridge is centrally located and easy to combine with a walk around the old town.

One could only imagine the majesty and awe a person must have experienced when this was one of the…read moremost traveled to venues of worship in an era when faith was held far more dear than now. Walking through the church I felt that magnificence and wondered how many thousands of others held that same immaculate feeling while staring at the impressive artwork and gorgeous architecture. This was a moment well spent and I encourage anyone visiting Lucerne to follow suit and spend a few of your precious minutes here at this historic church.

Anticipatory Mass in English advertised for 5:30. Not sure what form this takes as we chose to…read moreattend Sunday elsewhere instead.

Quite a nice Church with picturesque views of the waterways and that quaint City around itread more

It's the square in front of KKL that brings art, transportation, people, and scenery together into…read moreone big and open environment. We passed through it daily on our way to Old Town. It can be lively or restful depending on the time of day. We happened to see a group of people stretching or participating in a Tai Chi class one morning near the Wagenbach fountain. What a great place to do that with running water in the background. The rest of the time, we saw people going to or coming from the ferry, train, or bus stations. There are restaurants there as well as an art museum and concert hall within the cultural center. We observed that the best thing to do here is to grab a quick bite to eat (or cup of coffee) and sit along the quai of Lake Lucerne. We found it very relaxing just watching the swans & ducks swim by, and to see the mountainous landscape. You're in for a treat if you're there in October. That's when the Lucerne Autumn Fair is at Europaplatz. Otherwise, enjoy the open and peaceful space while you can.