Musegg Wall
Museggmauer
A well-preserved 14th-century city wall with nine towers, four of which you can climb for free, with views over the Old Town, the covered bridges and Lake Lucerne.
Museggmauer was built around 1386. It runs about 870 metres and once protected the northern side of Lucerne's Old Town. Today it is one of the best-preserved medieval fortifications in Switzerland, with nine towers. In summer you can climb four of them for free: Schirmerturm, Männliturm (whose rooftop knight statue offers the best view), Wachtturm and Zytturm. The great bell in Zytturm was cast in 1535 and is the oldest bell in the city. It still has the privilege of chiming one minute before all the others.
A good route starts uphill from the Löwengraben area and follows the walkway along the top of the wall, climbing the towers one after another. It takes about an hour, and you can continue to the Lion Monument (a 10-minute walk). The tower stairs are steep and narrow, with many steps, so large backpacks are inconvenient. Admission is free.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Nov 1, 08:00–19:00; closed in winter
Nearby sights
- Lucerne Old Town (Weinmarkt)
- Spreuer Bridge
- Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche)
- Chapel Bridge
- Rosengart Collection
- Bourbaki Panorama
- Glacier Garden
- Lion Monument