Iconic old city wall featuring 9 towers, some open to the public & offering views from the top.
Museggmauer in Luzern
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I would build a great wall, and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me, and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great great wall on our southern border and I’ll have Emmenbrücke pay for that wall. (Autor unbekannt)
MoreGreat place to enjoy a birds eye view of Lucerne. Keep in mind there are lots of stair to climb so avoid going with elders.
MoreNo tickets necessary. Lots of history here. Awesome views.
Visit this place to score yourself a free view of the Lucerne City, and a light workout too 😊There really isn’t much to do here other than to walk around the walls, make sure to get up the steep ladders to get to where to good views are! 👍🏻
MoreA great day walking to, around and on the ancient walls of Lucerne. Good fun for those who can climb stairs and walk some steep ramps.
MoreA very cool wall and worth to go up and have a sneak peak of the city 🏙😍
Felt that the walls and the towers were a bit overrated, as theres nothing much you can do here aside from walking along the walls and climbing the different towers. If you must choose one, the clock tower (Zytturmis the one that is worth climbing the most, as you can see the inner workings of the clock. The view from the walls and tower is not bad, but aside from that this feels just like a hiking exercise.Entrance is free though and you can walk along the walls from the hill to the river and vice versa, though would have appreciated more if they included explanations in English of the significance of the place.
MoreGorgeous viewpoint of the wall and towers! Very easy to get into the defense towers and walk up top on the wall! Give you a great view of the city of Lucerne
MoreBeautiful views of the city! Very cool piece of preserved history.
It was nice to to see the foliage. We visited during the fall. Lucerne looked very pretty from atop the city walls. But there isnt anything else to do.
MoreAwesome spot to visit while in Lucerne. The stairs are very steep and can be difficult for some to use. The view is breathtaking
MoreWorth all the stairs. Amazing viewpoint to see Lucern.
Beautiful! We were sitting there for a while, just admiring the nice place and landscape!
MoreThe rampart is a bit far from city center, but it is worth the visit. Cuz it is one of the best location to overlook the whole city. And the entrance is free of charge. Strongly recommend!
MoreOnce a symbol of power, the Musegg Wall and its nine towers are part of Lucernes historic fortifications; forming a striking crown around the Old Town, the wall can be discerned from afar. You have to climb on stairs to the top of the towers, but the view from there is worth of climbing.
Morei had a calm morning time here. good for a walk, a relaxing green place in the middle of the city.
MoreBeautiful views of Lucerne and the mountains beyond. Four of the 9 towers are accessible. Nice nature preserve with animals. No charges.
MoreIt’s a great place to visit which overlooks Lucerne and surroundings. However, there are a lot of stairs. You need to be very fit to make it to the top :D
MoreGreat site to visit. Easy 10mins hike up to this place from the Chapel bridge. It’s just a wall and watch tower but a lot of history. Recommend visit this spot when you visit Lucerne.
MoreGood viewing spot
Short easy climb, nice view from the wall
Whew! Lots of stairs. We went up the main clock tower. Inside we saw the inner workings of the clock. We were looking right at the bell when it started ringing. Yikes! It scared the heck out of us. It was so loud. The views from the tower and the wall are lovely.
MoreNice view of Luzerne from here. Historically interesting. Nice displays of clock works in the towers.
MoreVery nice free (they accept donationswalk atop the old city wall, with some towers available for exploring. Nice views too. Closed in winter though.
MoreLovely walk along the tower walls. If they are open, it’s worth a trek up the narrow stairs to enjoy the views. One of the towers has a Turret Clock exhibition which is really interesting.
MoreА very beautiful place, it is possible to climb the tower which offers a beautiful view of Lucerne
MoreSteep hike but worth walking around the town.
This is the old wall they restored and show you how was before in history. From top of one off the towers or wall you have a great view over the city..
MoreBrilliant panoramic view! You can see the city, the lake and the mountains overseeing everything with their white tops covered in snow creating a beautiful contrast especially during spring or summer. Worth driving there and especially rewarding as its free. Very few things are in Switzerland, which is a country one has to visit many times to really appreciate it properly.
MoreOne of the beautiful view of the city , there is nothing much to do but again , great views and very calm and relaxing place.
MoreIf you are in the city I recommend coming here and climbing up at least one tower to see the view of the city from above. On a bright day it is really spectacular. I usually like climbing the tower farthest away from the lake, since it has an open balcony at the top.
MoreBeautiful view on Luzerne from the top of the tower and in my opinion the 2nd tower has the best view of the 3 we can go on top.
MoreBeautiful landmark. Nice easy walk once you get up the steps. Great views. The towers are closed now because of Covid and so we were very disappointed. The views from the towers were the reason we went.
MoreOpen only during Summer (Apr-Sep8-19, free of charge, free restrooms, infoboards. Imposing city wall with many historic towers and walk-in clock tower. The weir system can be partially walked on and offers a magnificent view of the city in many places. Really very medieval.
MoreDuring winter time you can’t climb the stairs up to the towers.
There is quite a steep walk from the town centre, but when you get there the views are great. There are steps up to the top and this is the most direct way to the top, but there is a way by road for those not able to take the many steps. This way but it is longer and still steep.
MoreVery nice walk on the city walls, not so crowded as many other attractions here in Luzern. The towers offer a great view of the city. Absolutely recommended!!!
MoreGreat place...nice view, free entry, one of the greatest sightseeings in Luzern.
Had it been a sunny day, the views wouldve been a lot more impressive. Despite that, did manage to get a good view of the town and most of the mountains. Was the highlight of the Lucerne trip and worth the trek up.
MoreUnderrated! Offers beautiful views of Lucerne away from the crowds. I’m not sure why this isn’t way busier as it was one of my favorite parts of the city!
MoreAmezing view of Lucerne from this towerCity wall starts from hereReaching on top has lots of stairsBe careful of wooden one
MoreHighly recommended. The walk up to the wall is quite easy and the views from the wall are fantastic. Views over the city, the lake, the mountains. One can also enter and climb multiple of the towers for even better views.
MoreA must do. Lots of steep steps, but well worth the views. Beautiful display of historic clocks from clock towers.
MoreBeautiful old towers that you can visit from may til september. But just walking near the wall is also nice.
MoreAwesome views of the cities! Free access and easily accessible from downtown. Very steep stairs going up the towers.
MoreWe were so happy that we went up there. You can have the full view of the beautiful city Lucerne from top of any old towers there.
MorePart of the old wall, parts have been restored and can be walked on, offering great views of the city and surrounding area.
MoreFree to walk along top of old city wall and into two towers to the top viewing points. Sometimes narrow and uneven steps to climb
MoreAbsolutely not to be missed in a visit to Luzern. An oasis of peace and an excellent point of view over the city
MoreWorth visiting. I wish there was more signage and information on site which explained the history and significance of the site. Still worth visiting but additional information would make it that much better.
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