Musegg Wall & towers

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: About 10 minutes uphill from the Old Town.
• Towers: Four towers are open to visitors, usually from April to November.
• Path: Walk along part of the wall between the towers.

The story of the Musegg Wall

The Musegg Wall was built in the 14th century to protect Lucerne. About 870 metres long, it still has nine towers, making it one of the best-preserved city walls in Switzerland.

The Zytturm has the city's oldest clock, from 1535, which is allowed to strike one minute before all the other clocks in Lucerne.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Some towers of the Musegg Wall are open in summer.
• Climb the Männliturm for one of the best views of the city.
• Visit the Zytturm to see the old clockwork.

What's around the Musegg Wall

• ZytturmTower with the oldest clock.
• Old TownBelow the wall.
• Lion MonumentNearby.
• Spreuer BridgeCovered bridge on the Reuss.

Questions travellers ask