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The Nine Towers

Lucerne, Switzerland
Ranked #12 of 21 attractions in Lucerne
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Lookouts
Traveller Description: From the Luzern City Guide 2008: Musegg Wall: A part of the old rampart walls built in 1386. Wall almost entirely intact. Three towers are open to... more »
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Mount Shasta, California
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

If you are in Lucerne, don’t miss walking along the old town wall and checking out the different towers. The views are spectacular and it’s good fun. There are a lot of very steep and narrow stairs so watch your step! More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

No the most ineteresting place to visit. No explanation about the history and difficult to take photo without including private houses. More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We spent part of an afternoon walking up to and along the towers and wall. Unfortunately we didn't see any open towers (must open later in the year), but still a nice walk and worth the hike up for the fresh air and views. More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Very historical walk that takes you thru the old city. Great for kids who need to move a little. Lovely view over the city and lake lucern! More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Only saw it from the outside...may have been a '5' had I been there in April when it was open for the summer months. A 'must see' if already in Luzern. More

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Mossel Bay, South Africa
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48 reviews 48 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

The Museggmauer is a part of the original city fortifications of Lucerne. We climbed to the top of the wall with stairs at the Schirmerturm and then walk on the wall past the Zytturm (Clock tower) to Wachturm. The view of the lake and buildings was amazing. At the Wachturm we climbed down a lot of steep stairs and ended... More

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Asheville, North Carolina
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

The city of Lucerne is an ancient walled fortress town. Go to the end of town, towards the end of the lake. Go up the first tower, bring your camera, enjoy! More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

It was a lovely walk with good views. The walls are closed in the winter so we couldn't walk along the top. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012

Having to climb up the hill to visit the towers was invigorating and gave great views over the city. Excellent walk round the river if you want to make a circuit. More

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Florida
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 47 cities Reviews in 47 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2011

After reading reviews before our trip, I really wanted to see the old walls and climb the nine towers. My only disappointment was the limitation in where you could walk and the towers you could climb. The views from the top down to Lake Lucerne are 100% worth it. I'm mildly afraid of heights and was a bit shaky with... More

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