Former National Bank Building
Freienhof Lucerne
Department of Finance (former library)
Pfyffer's scholarship house
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Historische Erkundungstour durch Luzern

Jenny Multilingual

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Jenny Multilingual

Welcome to Luzern! On this GPS guided audio tour, we will visit 9 stops on a route of 2.07km. This tour focusses mainly on history.

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2 hours

Walking Time

2.07 km

Distance

9

stops

de-DE

Language

Tour Stops

Former National Bank Building
1

Former National Bank Building

A museum showcasing a private collection of modern art, with a focus on works by Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso, including 125 works by Klee and 180 works by Picasso.

Freienhof Lucerne
2

Freienhof Lucerne

A historic building, the Freienhof Lucerne was a medieval fortified tower and later a significant landmark in the city's security concept, until its demolition in 1949.

Department of Finance (former library)
3

Department of Finance (former library)

Pfyffer's scholarship house
4

Pfyffer's scholarship house

A 16th-century scholarship house built in 1579 for Rudolf Pfyffer, later used by the Jesuits to accommodate students, and partially remodelled in 1824, now a historical monument since 1980 after its restoration in 1977-1978.

Reusswehr (Mühlesporne, Nadelwehr)
5

Reusswehr (Mühlesporne, Nadelwehr)

A marvel of 19th-century engineering, the Reusswehr (Mühlesporne, Nadelwehr) is an impressive weir that regulates the water level of Lake Lucerne, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

Weinmarkt fountain
6

Weinmarkt fountain

A fountain featuring pure spring water originating from Mount Pilatus, considered to be of high quality, rivaling Evian or San Pellegrino, with a unique silence due to not relying on pressure lines.

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Town Hall
7

Town Hall

A town hall built in Italian Renaissance style between 1602 and 1606, featuring a mix of Italian and Swiss architectural elements. It hosts the city council and accommodates various rooms, including a portrait hall, tower, and exhibit spaces.

Rathausquai
8

Rathausquai

A pedestrian path runs along the Reuss River on the side of the old town, providing access to popular places and offering different points of view ideal for enthusiastic photographers.

Willmann-Ronca House (also Balthasar House)
9

Willmann-Ronca House (also Balthasar House)

A historic, timber-framed building constructed in 1658 as the Balthasar House, showcasing the light and cheerful half-timbered style popular in Lucerne from 1650 to 1690.

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Quick Facts

  • GPS-guided navigation
  • Professional audio narration
  • Offline maps available
  • Free to try

Why Choose This Tour

Expert Local Guide

Narrated by Jenny Multilingual, specializing in general tourism

Flexible Timing

Take the tour at your own pace, any time of day

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