Glacier garden for families

Yes, the Glacier Garden Lucerne offers families a varied mix of nature, history and adventure. Thanks to the mirror labyrinth, the extensive alpine park and the "Lily & Börni " search game , entertainment is guaranteed - whatever the weather.

No, for the search game you need a participation ticket (CHF 2.00) and a discovery card (CHF 2.00). You will receive both at the cash desk.

With the Generation Ticket, families benefit from discounted admission to the Glacier Garden. More information about the Generation Ticket can be found here.

Yes, because it's not the relationship that counts, but the companion. This means that the adult accompanying the Generation Ticket can be a parent, partner, grandmother, brother or friend.

The Generation Ticket includes a maximum of 5 children. The sixth child pays the regular admission price for children (CHF 12).

Children between the ages of 6 and 16 pay CHF 12, but depending on the size of the group, a generational ticket may be worthwhile.

No, the price for children expires when they reach the age of 15. The adult rate (CHF 24) applies from the age of 16. Apprentices and students continue to benefit from reduced admission (CHF 18).

The ticket is valid for1 year from the date of purchase.

Yes, apprentices, students and people with an AHV/IV card pay CHF 18 admission. With the following passes & membership cards you even get free admission to the Glacier Garden:

• Swiss Museum Pass (on sale at the ticket office)
• Lucerne Museum Pass
• Swiss Travel System Pass
• Raiffeisen MemberPlus card or digital pass
• ICOM, VMS
• Official press pass
• Gletschergarten annual pass
• Gletschergarten Forum member

There is no classic playground, but there are plenty of child-friendly activities: The mirror labyrinth, the observation tower and various interactive stations encourage discovery. The search game "Lily & Börni" is particularly popular , where children can playfully explore the glacier garden.

For families, we recommend a visit of 1.5 to 2 hours. Depending on the interest and age of the children, the visit can also be longer. If you need a break, the on-site bistro offers a cozy refreshment area with food and drink.

Yes, the bistro in the Gletschergarten also offers family-friendly food and drinks - e.g. hot chocolate with whipped cream and marshmallows, homemade chicken nuggets or the family hot dog offer (2 Gletschergarten hot dogs, 2 children's hot dogs incl. 1 liter of glacier iced tea).

Yes, picnicking is permitted in selected areas of the Glacier Garden, e.g. on the terrace of the Schweizerhaus or on the Sommerau.You can find an overviewhere.

Yes, there are lockers for luggage and a storage area for baby carriagesin the Glacier Garden. Please note that not all exhibition areas are accessible with a baby carriage.

Partially. The Glacier Garden is not fully accessible with a baby carriage. Some areas such as the observation tower or the Alpine Park are not accessible. However, baby carriages can be left behind the ticket office or next to the Schweizerhaus.