GLETSCHERGARTEN FOR TOURISTS
The Glacier Garden - made of the same stone as the neighboring Lion Monument, but with its very own signature. Here, natural wonders meet the history of the earth, a labyrinth of mirrors meets a view of the Alps. A place for anyone who wants to discover Lucerne in a surprisingly different way.
A must-see in Lucerne
Anyone visiting the city of Lucerne should not miss the Glacier Garden: Thousands of years old glacier tracks, quiet garden paths and the legendary mirror labyrinth, which delighted tourists as early as 1900 - a highlight for any trip.
Highlights for tourists
- Unique location right next to the Lucerne Lion Monument
- Varied highlights that you won't find anywhere else in Lucerne
- Bistro with regional specialties
All highlights compactly in your ear
Discover the highlights of the Glacier Garden at your own pace with the audio guide. 11 red crystals show you the way - to glacier pots, the world of rocks and hidden stories. Download the app and off you go!
Your advantages with the audio guide:
- Free app for iOS & Android
- Information in several languages
- See all the sights in the Glacier Garden with one route
Prices & Tickets
All the highlights of the Glacier Garden are open to you for CHF 24. Children benefit from discounts and admission is even free with the Swiss Museum Pass. Tickets are available online or directly at the ticket office.
Information for your visit:
- Admission adults: CHF 24
- Discounts for children, students & apprentices
- Free with Swiss Travel Pass + Museum Pass
- Family offers with generation tickets
FAQ for your visit
The Lucerne Glacier Garden is a world of wonder in the middle of Lucerne. Original preserved glacier pots, a mystical world of rocks and historical exhibitions provide an insight into the history of the earth and climate. A geological open-air museum with over 20 million years of history - just a few steps away from the famous Lion Monument.
The top 3 highlights in the Lucerne Glacier Garden include the rock world, the glacier pots and the mirror labyrinth.
Regular admission to the Glacier Garden costs CHF 24. Admission is free with the Swiss Travel Pass + Museum Pass.
Children between the ages of 6 and 16 pay CHF 12 admission. Depending on the size of the group, a generational ticket may be worthwhile. You can find more information here.
No, the price for children expires when they reach the age of 15. However, apprentices continue to pay the reduced price of CHF 18.
Yes, apprentices, students and people with an AHV/IV card pay CHF 18 admission.
You will receive free admission to the Glacier Garden on presentation of the following IDs and membership cards:
- Swiss Museum Pass (on sale at the ticket office)
- Lucerne Museum Pass
- Swiss Travel Pass
- Raiffeisen MemberPlus card or digital pass
- ICOM, VMS
- Official press pass
- Gletschergarten annual pass
- Gletschergarten Forum member
The Gletschergarten accepts the following means of payment:
- Mastercard
- Maestro
- Visa
- American-Express
- Postcard
- Twint
- Reka-Cheques (no change)
Yes, you can also pay with euros, but you will receive the change in Swiss francs.
The ticket is valid for1 year from the date of purchase.
Glacier Garden tickets can be purchasedonline in our store or on site at the ticket office.
You can reach the Gletschergarten on footfrom Lucerne railroad station in around 15 minutes. Alternatively, take bus no. 1 to the "Löwenplatz" stop, from where it is only a few steps.
Yes, the Lucerne Glacier Garden is located right next to the famous Lion Monument. The two sights can be easily combined.
Yes, the Glacier Garden offers information in German, English and other languages. Audio guides and multimedia offers are also available.
The audio guide is a free, digital museum guide that leads you to the Glacier Garden highlights with the help of 11 red zircon crystals. It allows you to explore the Glacier Garden independently and at your own pace. You can find more information here.
The audio guide works as follows:
- Scan the QR code (at the cash desk or at the crystals)
- Download the "Musivus" app
- Follow the 11 red crystals through the glacier garden and call up additional information at the respective stations
The audio guide is available in German, English and French.
Yes, the Gletschergarten bistro "Salwideli" is located in the Schweizerhaus. There you will find drinks, snacks and hot and cold dishes.
Yes, you will find several cafés, restaurants and shopping facilities in the vicinity of the Gletschergarten.
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Find out what there is currently to see and experience at the Glacier Garden - from special exhibitions and events to seasonal highlights. Perfect for your next stop in Lucerne.
