Hirschenplatz

The Hirschenplatz, in Lucerne

The Hirschenplatz is a charming square of the old town of Lucerne, surrounded by houses with painted façades. The Lucerne audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque corner, one of the liveliest of the historic centre.

A square with painted façades

The Hirschenplatz, whose name evokes a former inn at the sign of the stag, is one of the most picturesque squares of the old town of Lucerne. It is lined with fine houses with façades adorned with frescoes and wrought-iron signs, typical of the city. A lively place of passage and meeting, dotted with cafés and shops, it illustrates the lively and colourful atmosphere of the historic centre of Lucerne.

What to see

You admire the houses with façades adorned with frescoes and wrought-iron signs, in a square lively with cafés and shops. The Hirschenplatz illustrates the colourful atmosphere of the old town of Lucerne. It is a stop full of charm, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Hirschenplatz lies in the heart of the old town of Lucerne, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the cafés and shops around have their own hours. The square is lively throughout the day.

Where does the name of the Hirschenplatz come from?

It evokes a former inn at the sign of the stag; the square is famous for its houses with façades painted with frescoes, in the old town of Lucerne.

Where is the Hirschenplatz?

In the heart of the old town of Lucerne, in Switzerland.