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Altstadt in Lucerne

Things to Do in Altstadt, Lucerne

Altstadt in Lucerne features the Zytturm, a 1535 tower with a painted clock face and a museum of antique timepieces. The Museum in der Burg Zug, a restored ancient castle, also showcases cultural history.

Altstadt in Lucerne features the Zytturm, a 1535 tower with a painted clock face and a museum of antique timepieces. The Museum in der Burg Zug, a restored ancient castle, also showcases cultural history.

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  • Museum in der Burg ZugMuseum in der Burg ZugHistory Museum
  • Die KneipeDie KneipePub
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Top things to do in Altstadt

  • Zytturm in Altstadt, Lucerne

    Zytturm

    ★ 4.6 · 1.0k
    Historic Landmark★
    Open Apr–Oct

    Tower dating to 1535, with a colorfully painted clock face & a museum of antique timepieces.

    Every day
    8 AM – 7 PM
  • Museum in der Burg Zug in Altstadt, Lucerne

    Museum in der Burg Zug

    ★ 4.5 · 385
    History Museum★

    Restored ancient castle showcasing cultural history along with kids' activities, a shop & a cafe.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    2 PM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 5 PM
  • Specialty Store illustration for The Swiss View

    The Swiss View

    ★ 5.0 · 103
    Specialty Store
    Every day
    10 AM – 12:30 PM, 1 PM – 7 PM

Where to eat & drink in Altstadt

  • Die Kneipe in Altstadt, Lucerne

    Die Kneipe

    ★ 4.9 · 250
    Pub· CHF 20-30

    A place that offers crispy, fluffy, and irresistible homemade pizza.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 12:30 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Shamrock Irish Pub in Altstadt, Lucerne

    Shamrock Irish Pub

    ★ 4.4 · 1.1k
    Irish Pub· CHF 10–40

    Wood-lined pub serves a basic menu of Irish fare & also hosts live bands.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Raviolibar in Altstadt, Lucerne

    Raviolibar

    ★ 4.6 · 250
    Wine Bar· CHF 10–20

    A coffee bar that emphasizes the quality of its ingredients, equipment, and accompanying music, similar to the preparation of ravioli.

    Mon–Wed
    4 PM – 11 PM
    Thu
    4 PM – 1:30 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 2:30 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2:30 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Bar 58 in Altstadt, Lucerne

    Bar 58

    ★ 4.6 · 155
    Bar· CHF 10-20

    A bar that offers a journey into the past with good music, candlelight, and conversation, featuring live bands and DJs.

    Mon
    8 PM – 2 AM
    Tue–Thu
    5 PM – 2 AM
    Fri
    5 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    8 PM – 2 AM
  • Restaurant Da Luni in Altstadt, Lucerne

    Restaurant Da Luni

    ★ 4.6 · 251
    Restaurant· CHF 30–70
    Mon–Wed
    11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
    Thu
    11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    5 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Sharing Brasserie Juliette in Altstadt, Lucerne

    Sharing Brasserie Juliette

    ★ 4.4 · 472
    French
    Every day
    12 PM – 2 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM

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Map of Altstadt with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Zytturm
  2. 2Museum in der Burg Zug
  3. 3Die Kneipe
  4. 4The Swiss View
  5. 5Shamrock Irish Pub
  6. 6Raviolibar
  7. 7Bar 58
  8. 8Restaurant Da Luni
  9. 9Sharing Brasserie Juliette

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