Museggmauer

The Museggmauer extends 870 meters across Lucerne with nine towers of varying heights, forming a continuous defensive structure along the northern edge of the city.

Construction of this fortification began in 1386 during the medieval period to protect Lucerne from potential invaders and establish the city as a military stronghold.

Four towers of the rampart remain accessible to the public, including the Zyt Tower that contains a clock mechanism from 1535 still in operation today.

Visitors can walk along sections of the wall between April and November, accessing the structure through different towers that connect to specific walkway segments.

The clock in Zyt Tower strikes the hour one minute before all other clocks in Lucerne, maintaining a centuries-old tradition of timekeeping precedence.

Location: Lucerne

Part of: list of cultural properties in Lucerne

GPS coordinates: 47.05464,8.30472

Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:49