Gallows deadline guided city tour Lucerne

Let yourself be shown the dark secrets of the city of Lucerne on a professional city tour. Here, you'll dive into the past and visit original sites where the pillory and the dizzying "Trülli" once stood.

You'll meet your professional guide at Lucerne Station on Platform 3 at the Tourist Information. On this public tour, you'll discover dim corners and abandoned places like the medieval dungeon of the water tower. Immerse yourself in the chilling stories of the past and get to know medieval Lucerne.

The guillotine, which was once in common use here, has not been in operation since 1862. You'll be able to view it from a safe distance at the Historical Museum.

You'll also pass by the site where the "Trülli" used to stand. In this gruesome structure, criminals were once imprisoned. Passersby could turn it as many times as it took until the punishment was paid. This was definitely the most dizzying way to pay for one's crime.

In the many patisseries that can be found around every corner in Lucerne, you should definitely try a 'Birewegge'. This sweet pastry is a special culinary delicacy of the city. With it, you can digest the spooky stories you heard on the tour with something delicious.