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Lion Monument

A sight in Wey, Lucerne, free to visit and worth about 20 minutes. Best time to go: Any.

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Lion Monument in Wey, Lucerne
Photo: Gürkan Sengün · Public domain

Why go

Dying lion carved into rock to honor Swiss Guards killed in 1792.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Lucerne, alongside 4 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Old Swiss House and Musegg Wall. At about 20 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Wey
Price
Free
Time needed
20 min
Best time
Any

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Lucerne, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Old Swiss House

    Restaurant near the Lion Monument known for tableside Wiener schnitzel.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Musegg Wall

    Medieval city wall with towers you can climb for rooftop views.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Chapel Bridge

    14th-century covered wooden bridge with painted panels and a water tower.

    Sight · 0.8 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Rathaus Brauerei

    Brewpub under arcades on the river, with house beers and Swiss food.

    Drinks · 0.8 km straight-line
  5. 5
    KKL Luzern

    Jean Nouvel's concert hall with a huge overhanging roof over the lake.

    Sight · 0.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake Lucerne Navigation Company

    Historic paddle-steamer and motor boats across Lake Lucerne.

    Activity · 0.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Lion Monument is a stop on our Swiss Lakes by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Lucerne

Another curated sight in Lucerne. See the full Lucerne guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Lucerne run from 5°C in January to 25°C in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Lion Monument itself, we suggest: Any.

Modelled monthly averages for Lucerne from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Lucerne weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Denkmalstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland
Coordinates
47.05843, 8.31092
Destination
Lucerne, Switzerland

Lion Monument: quick answers

How much time do you need at Lion Monument?

Plan on about 20 minutes at Lion Monument. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Lion Monument?

Our pick: Any. Insider tip: Five-minute walk from Old Town.

Is Lion Monument free?

Yes, we list Lion Monument as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Lion Monument?

Lion Monument is at Denkmalstrasse 4, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland, in Wey. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Lion Monument?

Lion Monument appears on Swiss Lakes by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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