Hotel des Balances

The Hotel des Balances, in Lucerne

The Hotel des Balances is a historic building of Lucerne, with a richly painted façade, by the Reuss. The Lucerne audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this fine residence, one of the most photographed of the old town.

A painted façade by the river

The Hotel des Balances occupies a historic building in the heart of the old town of Lucerne, by the Reuss and near the Weinmarkt. It is famous for its façade richly adorned with painted frescoes, in the pure tradition of the decorated houses of the city. Its location along the water, its terrace and its charm make it one of the most admired and photographed buildings of the historic centre, combining heritage and Lucerne art of living.

What to see

You admire the façade richly adorned with painted frescoes, by the Reuss, in the tradition of the decorated houses of Lucerne. The Hotel des Balances is one of the most photographed buildings of the old town. It is a stop full of charm, ideal for photographing the river.

Practical information

The Hotel des Balances lies by the Reuss, near the Weinmarkt, in the old town of Lucerne, reachable on foot. You mainly admire its façade from the outside and the bridges; it is a private establishment, whose interior access is reserved for its clientele. You discover it during a walk along the river.

Why is the Hotel des Balances remarkable?

For its façade richly adorned with painted frescoes, by the Reuss, one of the finest and most photographed of the old town of Lucerne.

Where is the Hotel des Balances?

By the Reuss, near the Weinmarkt, in the old town of Lucerne.