Old Town and City Hall
Lucerne, Switzerland

Old Town and City Hall

Type: historic core / architecture

Lucerne's old town center on the banks of the Reuss River is adorned with a series of exceptionally well-preserved buildings from the 15th and 16th centuries, vivid frescoes on façades, and cobblestone streets. The City Hall (Rathaus) from 1606 dominates Kornmarkt and stands as a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture. Weinmarkt square and its fountains complete the authentic atmosphere.

Tickets

Entry: Free

Free access throughout the day. A morning walk is recommended before the arrival of tourist group tours. Weekend markets at Weinmarkt and Kornmarkt offer an additional experience.

Parking nearby

Parkhaus Seehof

Parkhaus Seehof

Open until 01:00 garage/underground 249m to the landmark

Address: Schweizerhofquai 1, Luzern

Opening hours:

Monday: 06:00–01:00 Tuesday: 06:00–01:00 Wednesday: 06:00–01:00 Thursday: 06:00–01:00 Friday: 06:00–01:00 Saturday: 06:00–01:00 Sunday: 06:00–01:00

Phone: +41 41 419 12 70

Reisebus-Halteplatz Schwanenplatz

Reisebus-Halteplatz Schwanenplatz

garage/underground 284m to the landmark

Address: Lucerne

Zürichstrasse 35 Parking

Zürichstrasse 35 Parking

Open 24 hours garage/underground 468m to the landmark

Address: Zürichstrasse 35, Luzern

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Parking Lucern

Parking Lucern

Open 24 hours garage/underground 471m to the landmark

Address: Zürichstrasse 12, Luzern

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Veloparkplatz

Veloparkplatz

Open 24 hours garage/underground 476m to the landmark

Address: Buobenmatt 1, Luzern

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

Recommended restaurants

Price:
Phanat Thai - Restaurant & Take Away

Phanat Thai - Restaurant & Take Away

Open until 22:00
⭐ 4.40 977 reviews 234m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Schlossergasse 7, Luzern

Phone: +41 41 410 27 27

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:00–22:00 Tuesday: 11:00–22:00 Wednesday: 11:00–22:00 Thursday: 11:00–22:00 Friday: 11:00–22:00 Saturday: 11:00–22:00 Sunday: 11:00–22:00
Ristorante Pizzeria Weisses Kreuz

Ristorante Pizzeria Weisses Kreuz

Open until 23:00
⭐ 4.30 1649 reviews 304m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Furrengasse 19, Luzern

Phone: +41 41 418 82 20

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:00–23:00 Tuesday: 11:00–23:00 Wednesday: 11:00–23:00 Thursday: 11:00–23:00 Friday: 11:00–23:00 Saturday: 11:00–23:00 Sunday: 11:00–23:00
Brasserie Bodu

Brasserie Bodu

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.50 1154 reviews 315m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€€ recommended

Address: Kornmarkt 5, Luzern

Phone: +41 41 410 01 77

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:00–00:00 Tuesday: 11:00–00:00 Wednesday: 11:00–00:00 Thursday: 11:00–00:00 Friday: 11:00–00:00 Saturday: 09:00–00:00 Sunday: 11:00–00:00
Mamma Leone

Mamma Leone

Open until 23:30
⭐ 4.30 1503 reviews 323m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Mühlenplatz 12, Luzern

Phone: +41 41 410 17 91

Opening hours:

Monday: 11:00–23:00 Tuesday: 11:00–23:00 Wednesday: 11:00–23:00 Thursday: 11:00–23:00 Friday: 11:00–23:30 Saturday: 11:00–23:30 Sunday: 11:00–23:00
Restaurant Schiff

Restaurant Schiff

Open until 00:00
⭐ 4.30 1697 reviews 342m

Rating and review counts are periodically refreshed. Last update: 23.05.2026

€€ recommended

Address: Unter der Egg 8, Luzern

Phone: +41 41 220 22 02

Opening hours:

Monday: 10:00–00:00 Tuesday: 10:00–00:00 Wednesday: 10:00–00:00 Thursday: 10:00–00:00 Friday: 10:00–00:00 Saturday: 09:00–00:00 Sunday: 10:00–00:00