Lucerne Gallows Term City Tour

• 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

• 2-hour public guided tour of the city

• Professional city guide

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

Awaiting you is a two-hour guided tour through the hidden corners of the city of Lucerne!

Meeting point: Lucerne train station.

You will meet your guide at the archway in front of the train station in Lucerne

You will visit: hidden places of the city of Lucerne

You will learn about the dark secrets of the city of Lucerne and visit original locations as well as abandoned places.

On this public tour you will 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 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. Criminals used to be locked up in this cruel construct. 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.

Practical information:

• 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.

• Take along: Covid certificate and ID

Luzern, Zentralstrasse 1, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland