20,000 years ago, Lucerne lay under an 800 m thick layer of ice. When the Reuss glacier melted, these 16 glacial pots were formed. Their discovery led to the founding of the Glacier Garden in 1873.

The museum is in the former home of the founding family Amrein. It shows the diverse and sometimes whimsical heritage of the family - with mountain reliefs, geological and domestic objects.

More than 50 mirrors depict the historic Alhambra of Granada in southern Spain. The labyrinth was built in 1896 for the National Exhibition in Geneva and came to Lucerne in 1899.

The Park of the Glacier Garden with its alpine world was created in a former quarry in the middle of the city. A mule track leads through rocks and flora to ponds, huts, and views.

The Pavilion with a small cinema is being built from the excavated sandstone of the Felsenwelt. In 2022, temporary exhibitions will be shown here.

The Bistro offers drinks and snacks selected according to regional and seasonal criteria. A carefully selected assortment of souvenirs is available in the store.