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Wachtturm — Attraction in Lucerne

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Wachtturm
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Nearby attractions
Museggmauer
Auf Musegg, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Spreuerbrücke
Spreuerbrücke, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Chapel Bridge
Kapellbrücke, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland
Männliturm
Auf Musegg 6, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Luegislandturm
Auf Musegg 4, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Luzern Altstadt
Weinmarkt, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Schirmerturm
Schirmertorweg, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Gameorama Spielmuseum
Hirschengraben 49, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
Jesuitenkirche Luzern
Bahnhofstrasse 11A, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
Lucerne Needle Dam
Reusssteg, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
Nearby restaurants
Restaurant Izakaya Nozomi
Löwengraben 18, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Mamma Leone
Mühlenpl. 12, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Mill'Feuille
Mühlenpl. 6, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Mirch Masala Restaurant
Löwengraben 8, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Ristorante La Fenice Steakhouse & Pizzeria
Rössligasse 2, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Heini Conditorei AG
Falkenpl., 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Karls Kraut
St .Karliquai 7, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Coop Restaurant Luzern City
Rössligasse 18/20, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Restaurant Bündnerland Luzern
Eisengasse 15, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Modomio
St .Karliquai 9, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Nearby hotels
Barabas Hotel Luzern
Löwengraben 18, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Altstadt Hotel Krone Luzern
Weinmarkt 12, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Boutique Hotel KARL
St .Karliquai 12, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Altstadt Hotel Le Stelle Luzern
Hirschenpl., 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
The LUBO
Rössligasse 2/4, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Altstadt Hotel Magic Luzern
Kornmarkt, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Hotel Des Alpes
Rathausquai 5, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Old Town / Chapel Bridge Apartments HITrental
Brandgässli 9, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
Hotel Münzgasse
Münzgasse 4, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
Hotel Wilden Mann
Bahnhofstrasse 30, 6003 Luzern, Switzerland
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Wachtturm

Museggmauer Weg, 6004 Luzern, Switzerland
4.6(56)
Open 24 hours
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attractions: Museggmauer, Spreuerbrücke, Chapel Bridge, Männliturm, Luegislandturm, Luzern Altstadt, Schirmerturm, Gameorama Spielmuseum, Jesuitenkirche Luzern, Lucerne Needle Dam, restaurants: Restaurant Izakaya Nozomi, Mamma Leone, Mill'Feuille, Mirch Masala Restaurant, Ristorante La Fenice Steakhouse & Pizzeria, Heini Conditorei AG, Karls Kraut, Coop Restaurant Luzern City, Restaurant Bündnerland Luzern, Modomio
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Phone
+41 41 227 17 17
Website
museggmauer.ch

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Nearby attractions of Wachtturm

Museggmauer

Spreuerbrücke

Chapel Bridge

Männliturm

Luegislandturm

Luzern Altstadt

Schirmerturm

Gameorama Spielmuseum

Jesuitenkirche Luzern

Lucerne Needle Dam

Museggmauer

Museggmauer

4.6

(1.3K)

Open until 7:00 PM
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Spreuerbrücke

Spreuerbrücke

4.7

(2.2K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Chapel Bridge

Chapel Bridge

4.7

(12.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Männliturm

Männliturm

4.7

(252)

Open until 7:00 PM
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Things to do nearby

Paraglide over Lucerne
Paraglide over Lucerne
Sat, Dec 6 • 8:30 AM
6370, Stans, Switzerland
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Capture Lucerne’s iconic landmarks with history
Capture Lucerne’s iconic landmarks with history
Fri, Dec 5 • 1:45 PM
6003, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Llama and alpaca walks
Llama and alpaca walks
Fri, Dec 5 • 1:30 PM
6063, Stalden, Switzerland
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Nearby restaurants of Wachtturm

Restaurant Izakaya Nozomi

Mamma Leone

Mill'Feuille

Mirch Masala Restaurant

Ristorante La Fenice Steakhouse & Pizzeria

Heini Conditorei AG

Karls Kraut

Coop Restaurant Luzern City

Restaurant Bündnerland Luzern

Modomio

Restaurant Izakaya Nozomi

Restaurant Izakaya Nozomi

4.6

(353)

$$

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Mamma Leone

Mamma Leone

4.3

(695)

$$

Click for details
Mill'Feuille

Mill'Feuille

4.4

(1.2K)

$$

Click for details
Mirch Masala Restaurant

Mirch Masala Restaurant

4.0

(469)

$$

Click for details
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Reviews of Wachtturm

4.6
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5.0
2y

Vom Wachturm ist der untere Teil öffentlich zugänglich – die Wachstube kann nur geführt besucht werden.

An der Stelle des heutigen Wachtturms stand ursprünglich der Heuturm. In diesem Turm – wie auch in anderen (z.B. Pulverturm) – wurde Schwarzpulver eingelagert. Am 30. Juli 1701 schlug der Blitz in den Turm ein und brachte das hier eingelagerte Schwarzpulver zur Explosion. Diese richtete am Turm, an der angrenzenden Mauer und an Häusern der Altstadt grossen Schaden an; fünf Menschen starben dabei.

An Stelle des ehemaligen Heuturmes wurden unmittelbar nach dem Unglück der heutige Wachtturm errichtet. Er erhielt seinen Namen erst 1768, als die Wachtstube vom Luegislandturm hierher verlegt wurde.

Zur Lagerung des Schwarzpulvers errichtete der Rat von Stadt und Republik Luzern im Norden der Stadt zwei heute noch existierende Pulvermagazine, d.h. spezielle Lagerstätten für Schiesspulver. Sie sind heute im heutigen Friedhof Friedental und am Jugiweg.

Der vor die Mauer gestellte Turm misst im Grundriss 8,75 m x 7,1 m, in der Höhe 44 m. Im Jahr 1768 wurde die Wache vom Luegislandturm in den Wachtturm verlegt und dabei wohl erst der komplizierte Dachaufbau geschaffen. Darin befindet sich eine Wachtstube mit grünem Kachelofen und Gängen zu den Dacherkern.

Die Verwendung

Im Vorgängerturm des heutigen Wachtturms lagerte bis zur Explosion im Jahre 1701 Schiesspulver. Von 1768 bis 1895 war im neuerbauten Turm die Wachtstube eingerichtet. Später wurde die Funkanlage der Polizei installiert und ab 1980 die Hofbrückenbilder im...

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4.0
38w

The tower is fully closed during the winter. The upper courtyard area is also closed as it is undergoing renovations. The lower area can still be accessed, so you can get some of the views. There are a few flower beds and statues. On the other side of the wall, there are statues, seats, a Catholic shrine, a small playground, a ball area, and a 100m running track. Although you are not getting the full experience, it is still...

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4.0
15w

Great place to visit and learn about history. Some wonderful towers to climb and amazing views of the city. Two downfalls, not at all handicap accessible and there needs to be more diagrams and displays to educate visitors about the history. Take the three tower challenge! Climb all thee! Stairs are steep and sometimes a little scary coming down....

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Shelley CShelley C
The tower is fully closed during the winter. The upper courtyard area is also closed as it is undergoing renovations. The lower area can still be accessed, so you can get some of the views. There are a few flower beds and statues. On the other side of the wall, there are statues, seats, a Catholic shrine, a small playground, a ball area, and a 100m running track. Although you are not getting the full experience, it is still worth a look.
Timothy BrennanTimothy Brennan
Great place to visit and learn about history. Some wonderful towers to climb and amazing views of the city. Two downfalls, not at all handicap accessible and there needs to be more diagrams and displays to educate visitors about the history. Take the three tower challenge! Climb all thee! Stairs are steep and sometimes a little scary coming down. Take your time….
Andrea CarraraAndrea Carrara
Le mura e le torri di Musegg a Lucerna sono i resti di antiche fortificazioni medievali, che includono 9 torri unite da massicce mura. Il Museggmauer e’ il tratto di mura più famoso di Lucerna, costruito nel XIV secolo e composto da 9 torri. Le mura di Musegg erano parte integrante delle fortificazioni della città e oggi sono per la maggior parte percorribili, offrendo una vista unica su Lucerna e i suoi dintorni. Un’esperienza unica e da non perdere se si va a visitare questa bellissima citta’.
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The tower is fully closed during the winter. The upper courtyard area is also closed as it is undergoing renovations. The lower area can still be accessed, so you can get some of the views. There are a few flower beds and statues. On the other side of the wall, there are statues, seats, a Catholic shrine, a small playground, a ball area, and a 100m running track. Although you are not getting the full experience, it is still worth a look.
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Great place to visit and learn about history. Some wonderful towers to climb and amazing views of the city. Two downfalls, not at all handicap accessible and there needs to be more diagrams and displays to educate visitors about the history. Take the three tower challenge! Climb all thee! Stairs are steep and sometimes a little scary coming down. Take your time….
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Le mura e le torri di Musegg a Lucerna sono i resti di antiche fortificazioni medievali, che includono 9 torri unite da massicce mura. Il Museggmauer e’ il tratto di mura più famoso di Lucerna, costruito nel XIV secolo e composto da 9 torri. Le mura di Musegg erano parte integrante delle fortificazioni della città e oggi sono per la maggior parte percorribili, offrendo una vista unica su Lucerna e i suoi dintorni. Un’esperienza unica e da non perdere se si va a visitare questa bellissima citta’.
Andrea Carrara

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