Former National Bank BuildingFreienhof LucerneDepartment of Finance (former library)Pfyffer's scholarship houseReusswehr (Mühlesporne, Nadelwehr)Weinmarkt fountainTown HallRathausquaiWillmann-Ronca House (also Balthasar House)
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Historische Erkundungstour durch Luzern

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An audio guided tour by Jenny Multilingual, The History Buff

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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Tour Sights 📸

Former National Bank Building

Former National Bank BuildingSight

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

Freienhof LucerneSight

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)

Department of Finance (former library)Sight

Pfyffer's scholarship house

Pfyffer's scholarship houseSight

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)

Reusswehr (Mühlesporne, Nadelwehr)Sight

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

Weinmarkt fountainSight

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.

Town Hall

Town HallSight

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

RathausquaiSight

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)

Willmann-Ronca House (also Balthasar House)Sight

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.

About this Tour ℹ

Stops
9
Walking time
25 min
Average Rating
-
Language
🇩🇪 (de-DE)
Distance
2.07km
Former National Bank Building

Former National Bank Building

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