Mülhenplatz

The Mühlenplatz, in Lucerne

The Mühlenplatz is a vast square of the old town of Lucerne, by the Reuss river. The Lucerne audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this open and convivial space, near the Spreuer Bridge.

A large square by the Reuss

The Mühlenplatz, which owes its name to the former mills of the river, is one of the most vast squares of the old town of Lucerne, extending over some fifteen hundred square metres by the Reuss. Open and luminous, lined with old houses and near the Spreuer Bridge, it offers fine views over the river. A place of promenade and relaxation, animated by its terraces, it constitutes a space of breathing prized in the heart of the historic centre.

What to see

Here you enjoy the vast open square by the Reuss, the fine views over the river and the liveliness of the terraces, near the Spreuer Bridge. The Mühlenplatz is a space of breathing of the old town of Lucerne. It is a pleasant stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Mühlenplatz lies by the Reuss, in the old town of Lucerne, near the Spreuer Bridge, reachable on foot. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level; the terraces and shops have their own hours. The square is particularly pleasant by the water in the warm season.

Where does the name of the Mühlenplatz come from?

From the former mills of the Reuss river; it is one of the most vast squares of the old town of Lucerne, by the water, near the Spreuer Bridge.

Where is the Mühlenplatz?

By the Reuss, in the old town of Lucerne, near the Spreuer Bridge.