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Culture & Sightseeing

Your journey of discovery begins right outside our hotel door. Just a few steps away is Chapel Square with the world-famous Chapel Bridge and the water tower – the city's landmark and a popular photo motif. From there, you can reach the idyllic Lake Lucerne in just a few minutes, where the old town streets nestle directly on the shore. History buffs can immerse themselves in the past at the Historical Museum of Lucerne or the Bourbaki Panorama, while art lovers can discover important works at the Art Museum of Lucerne. The majestic Musegg Wall with its defence towers also invites you to take a walk with breathtaking views over the city and lake.

Bridges of Lucerne

Lucerne's Chapel Bridge with its striking water tower has been telling the moving story of the city of Lucerne since the 14th century. A few steps upstream, the Chaff Bridge spans the Reuss, adorned with impressive dance of death images that offer a darker but fascinating glimpse into the past. Further downstream, the Court Bridge once connected the monastery and the city, while modern crossings such as the Lake Bridge interweave the historical image with contemporary life.

Squares of the Old Town

In Lucerne's car-free old town, picturesque squares with historic façades and frescoes invite you to take a journey back in time. The Weinmarkt, the site of the Swiss Confederation of 1332 with Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, impresses with its magnificent 15th-century fountain and ornate buildings. Chapel square is a hive of activity around the colourful Fritschi fountain, while Hirschenplatz, Kornmarkt and Mühlenplatz tell stories of centuries past with their impressive paintings and frescoes.

Towers & Walls

The Musegg Wall with its nine towers is one of Lucerne's most impressive landmarks. The Zytturm houses Lucerne's oldest clock, whose chimes have set the rhythm for centuries. At the Männliturm, the wooden guardian figure greets visitors, while the Luegislandturm offers the most expansive view of the lake and mountains. Together, the towers preserve the medieval character of the city.

Churches of Lucerne

The Jesuit Church on the banks of the Reuss is considered Switzerland's first Baroque church and its façade dominates the cityscape. The Church of St. Leodegar, with its striking twin towers, stands on the foundations of a medieval monastery. In the narrow streets, there are small chapels, quiet spaces that have invited visitors to pause for reflection for centuries.

Fountains of Lucerne

For over 600 years, more than 200 fountains have shaped the cityscape of Lucerne – a dense network dating back to the Middle Ages. To this day, around 130 fountains are fed with fresh spring water. Many fountains are richly decorated: figures and coats of arms tell of guilds, virtues or historical events. Particularly well-known are the Weinmarkt fountain and the Fritschi fountain on the Chapel Square. Numerous other fountains in narrow alleys and small squares are still in operation today.

Lucerne events

Lucerne is a city of events all year round. The season kicks off with Lucerne Carnival, the largest in Central Switzerland: six days of masks, Guggen music and colourful parades that attract tens of thousands of visitors every year. The Lucerne Festival is internationally renowned and has been bringing leading orchestras and soloists from all over the world to the KKL concert hall since 1938. The programme is complemented by other music events such as the Blue Balls Festival with concerts around the lake and the Lucerne Blues Festival, which has been one of the best of its kind in Europe since 1995.

Museums & Exhibitions

The History Museum tells the story of life in Lucerne over the centuries. The Bourbaki Panorama depicts the war of 1870/71 in its monumental circular painting. The Art Museum in the KKL combines old masters with contemporary works. The Rosengart Collection brings Picasso, Klee and modern art to Lucerne. The Swiss Museum of Transport is dedicated to mobility and technology, while the Richard Wagner Museum offers insights into the composer's life and work.

Our travel tip:
Lucerne guest card

With the Lucerne guest card, as our overnight guest you can enjoy free use of buses and trains in fare zone 10 in the city of Lucerne, as well as a wide range of discounts for mountain railways, museums and excursions in the Lucerne adventure region and Lake Lucerne. You also have the option of connecting to the Lucerne Wi-Fi network free of charge at selected locations in the city.

Unforgettable moments
on Switzerland's most beautiful lake

Lake Lucerne Navigation

Unforgettable moments on Lake Lucerne often begin with a touch of nostalgia: historic steamboats such as the ‘Stadt Luzern’, “Uri” or ‘Schiller’ glide majestically across the water and tell tales of a bygone era. On Sundays, brunch on the boat invites you to start the day with a unique culinary experience. As the day draws to a close, ‘sunset cruises’ transform the lake into a stage for romantic impressions, accompanied by the play of light on the mountains in the background.

Hire your own boat

For all the captains among us: right on Schwanenplatz, you will find a boat rental company that offers small motorboats (for up to 8 people, no boat licence required) – perfect for spontaneous trips along the lake shore. If you want to enjoy some motor power, you will find what you are looking for at the Marine center on Nationalquai – the charter fleet is available from spring onwards. Offshore Lucerne promises exciting experiences with high-speed water fun. The boats can also be booked with a skipper.

Fun on the lake

Lake Lucerne also offers carefree water fun with SUPs and pedalos. At the Lido beach, you can hire SUP boards by the hour or by the day. Pedalo fans will find what they are looking for right on Schwanenplatz: pedal boats for couples or groups are available without a licence. In addition, the SNG charter station also offers SUPs and smaller boats, ideal for families or spontaneous trips with friends.

Old Town Hotels Lucerne

Old Town Hotel Krone
Weinmarkt 12, Lucerne
T +41 41 419 44 00
info@krone-luzern.ch

Old Town Hotel Magic
Brandgässli 1, Lucerne
T +41 41 417 12 20
mail@magic-hotel.ch

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