Walking Tour In Old Town Lucerne (Half Day Itinerary)
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Map of the Walking Tour
The gallery below shows the exact locations of key places to visit in Old Town Lucerne on a walking tour. It also includes the walking route. You’ll find the details after the maps.
Half Day Walking Tour Lucerne Old Town Map Route 1 – Train Station To Chapel Bridge Route 2- Chapel Bridge to Jesuit Church Route 3- Jesuit Church to Spreuer Bridge Route 4 – Spreuer Bridge To Musegg Wall Route 5 – Musegg Wall to Lion Monument Route 6 – Lion Monument To Hofkirche Route 7 – Hofkirche To Old Town
Full Details of the Walking Tour
On your walking tour of Old Town Lucerne, you won’t just come across Chapel Bridge, Jesuit Church, Spreuer Bridge, Musegg Wall, Lion Monument, and Hofkirche. You’ll also pass by Rathaus, Historisches Museum Lucerne & Natur-Museum Luzern, Glacier Garden, and Bourbaki Panorama. If you have extra time or finish the tour faster than expected, these spots are worth checking out too.
- Rathaus — is the town hall of Lucerne, a landmark with notable architecture and a clock tower. You can find it between the Chapel Bridge and the Jesuit Church.
- Historisches Museum Luzern & Natur-Museum Luzern — A nice place to visit if you want to learn more about the local history and flora & fauna in the region. They are just beside the Spreuer Bridge and are a nice alternative destination when there is bad weather.
- Glacier Garden — is a geological and botanical park that features a series of exposed rock formations and plant specimens from various geological periods. The rock formations were created during the Ice Age when glaciers covered the area and left behind a series of grooves and ridges in the rock. You can find it just beside the Lion Monument.
- The Bourbaki Panorama — is a circular painting located in a circular building, and it depicts the retreat of the French army during the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. The painting is over 100 meters in length and nearly 10 meters in height. You can find the panorama between the Lion Monument and Hofkirche.
Now, let me share more about the places mentioned in the walking tour summary. You’ll learn what makes each spot special and why it’s worth a visit. I’ll also highlight key experiences and attractions at each location. Plus, you’ll find links to the official websites of other places in Old Town Lucerne in the resources section of this post.
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What To Do Before or After the Walking Tour?
So, that’s it! That’s how you can efficiently explore Lucerne’s Old Town on foot in a few hours or half a day. Since the walking tour can be completed within a few hours, you may still have a lot of spare time in Lucerne if you plan to stay in the city for a day or two. If you need ideas on where to go or what to do to fill that time, I have suggestions for you.
Budget saver:

Unforgettable experiences:

For a convenient, unique, or more enriching visit, check out these experiences and services:

Beyond Lucerne
Lucerne is just one of many amazing destinations in Switzerland, and you should definitely explore others, especially those in the Jungfrau Region. These places are not only close to Lucerne but also offer some of the most breathtaking scenery you’ll ever see. My favorite in the Jungfrau Region is Lauterbrunnen, often called a “heaven on earth” in Switzerland.
Outside the Jungfrau Region, Zermatt is worth visiting, as it’s home to the iconic Matterhorn. If you’re looking for a city to start your Swiss Alps journey or a convenient home base for exploring the mountains, Lucerne and other cities near the Alps are great options.
Resources
For additional planning, the information provided in the links below will be very helpful! You’ll also find the exact locations of the attractions mentioned in this walking tour. Have a fantastic trip!
- Historisches Museum Luzern
- Natur-Museum Luzern
- Glacier Garden
- Bourbaki Panorama
- Meggenhorn Castle
- Route to Meggenhorn Castle
- Chapel Bridge (Google Maps)
- Jesuit Church (Google Maps)
- Spreuer Bridge (Google Maps)
- Musegg Wall (Google Maps)
- Lion Monument (Google Maps)
- Hofkirche (Google Maps)

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