Gallows deadline guided city tour Lucerne

• Dive into the dark secrets of the city of Lucerne
• Visit long abandoned places like the medieval dungeon of the water tower
• Visit original sites of the former penal system and listen to exciting horror stories
• Get to know the city of Lucerne from a different side, as most visitors do not get to see otherwise

Let a professional guide show you the dark secrets of the city of Lucerne. Here you will dive into times gone by and visit original sites where the pillory and the dizzying "Trülli" once stood

You will meet your guide at Lucerne station on platform 3 at the Tourist Information. On this public tour, you'll discover dark corners and abandoned places like the medieval dungeon of the water tower. Immerse yourself in the horror stories of the past and get to know medieval Lucerne

Your guide will tell you about the history of the penal system without leaving out any scary details. You don't have to be afraid. The guillotine, which was in use here in the past, has not been in use since 1862. You will be able to see it from a safe distance in the History Museum

You will also pass by the place where the "Trülli" used to stand. In the past, criminals were imprisoned in this cruel construction. People passing by could turn it so many times until the fine was paid. This was certainly the most dizzying way to pay for one's crime.

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• Languages offered: German

In the many pastry shops that can be found after every corner in Lucerne, you should definitely try a "Birewegge". The sweet pastry is a particular culinary specialty of the city. With it you can digest the scary stories you heard on the tour with something delicious.

Tourist Information Platform 3, Lucerne Railway Station