The Musegg Wall

The Musegg Wall, in Lucerne

The Musegg Wall is the former fortified enclosure of Lucerne, marked by medieval towers. The Lucerne audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this remarkably preserved rampart, which dominates the city and offers fine views.

A medieval rampart and its towers

The Musegg Wall, the Museggmauer, is the former rampart of Lucerne, about eight hundred metres long, built in the Middle Ages to defend the city. Remarkably preserved, it is marked by several towers, each of which has its own character. One of them houses an old clock, which has the privilege of striking the hours before all the others of the city. Some towers can be visited and offer, from the heights, fine views over Lucerne, the lake and the mountains.

What to see

Here you walk along the former medieval rampart and its towers with their unique character, including the one with the old clock, with fine views over Lucerne, the lake and the mountains. The Musegg Wall is one of the best-preserved ramparts of Switzerland. It is a stop for lovers of history and panoramas.

Practical information

The Musegg Wall dominates the old town of Lucerne, reachable on foot by a climb. The walkway and some towers are generally accessible in the warm season, according to hours that vary; access may be limited in winter. It is best to bring good shoes and to check the arrangements.

What is particular about the Musegg Wall?

It is the former medieval rampart of Lucerne, about eight hundred metres long and marked by towers, one of which houses a clock that strikes the hours before all the others of the city.

Where is the Musegg Wall?

Above the old town of Lucerne, in Switzerland.