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Musegg Wall

A sight in Old Town, Lucerne, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Apr–Nov.

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Musegg Wall in Old Town, Lucerne
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Why go

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

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 Rathaus Brauerei and Chapel Bridge.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Old Town
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Apr–Nov

Nearby

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

  1. 1
    Rathaus Brauerei

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

    Drinks · 0.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Chapel Bridge

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

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Old Swiss House

    Restaurant near the Lion Monument known for tableside Wiener schnitzel.

    Food · 0.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Wirtshaus Galliker

    Old-school inn serving Lucerne's Chügelipastete and Swiss classics.

    Food · 0.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Lion Monument

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

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Lake Lucerne Navigation Company

    Historic paddle-steamer and motor boats across Lake Lucerne.

    Activity · 0.6 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Musegg Wall 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

2 more curated sights 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 Musegg Wall itself, we suggest: Apr–Nov.

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

Getting there

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Address
Auf Musegg, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Coordinates
47.05475, 8.30546
Destination
Lucerne, Switzerland

Musegg Wall: quick answers

How much time do you need at Musegg Wall?

Plan on about an hour at Musegg Wall. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Musegg Wall?

Our pick: Apr–Nov. Insider tip: Open spring–fall; the Zyt tower clock strikes a minute early.

Is Musegg Wall free?

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

Where is Musegg Wall?

Musegg Wall is at Auf Musegg, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland, in Old Town. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Musegg Wall?

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

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