View from the Musegg Terraces

The panorama from the Musegg terraces, in Lucerne

The Musegg terraces offer one of the finest panoramas over Lucerne, from the former rampart. The Lucerne audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this exceptional view over the old town, the lake and the mountains.

An exceptional view over the city and the lake

Laid out along the Musegg Wall, the former medieval rampart of Lucerne, the Musegg terraces offer a privileged viewpoint over the city. From there, the gaze takes in the roofs of the old town, the bell towers, the Reuss river and its covered bridges, Lake Lucerne and, in the background, the peaks of the Alps. Accessible after a climb, this belvedere is one of the finest places to admire Lucerne in its setting of mountains.

What to see

Here you enjoy an exceptional panorama over the roofs of the old town, the covered bridges, Lake Lucerne and the Alps, from the former rampart. The Musegg terraces are one of the finest belvederes of Lucerne. It is a major stop for lovers of panoramas and photography.

Practical information

The Musegg terraces lie along the Musegg Wall, above the old town of Lucerne, reachable on foot by a climb. The path and the terraces 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 enjoy the view on a clear day.

What can you see from the Musegg terraces?

The roofs of the old town, the covered bridges, the Reuss, Lake Lucerne and the peaks of the Alps, in one of the finest panoramas of Lucerne.

Where are the Musegg terraces?

Along the Musegg Wall, above the old town of Lucerne, in Switzerland.