Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) Tours and Tickets

The Lion Monument pays homage to the Swiss Guards who protected the Tuileries Palace during the French Revolution and, ultimately, lost their lives in the process. It features a rock-hewn lion on his deathbed with a spearhead impaling his side under the words “Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti” ("To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss").

No, there is no entrance fee to visit the Lion Monument. It's a public monument, located in a small park, overlooking a pond, just off Denkmalstrasse and within walking distance of Lake Lucerne.

Yes, you can take photographs with the Lion Monument. However, you can’t get super close to it as a small pond separates the monument from public pathways. Also, it can get crowded at times; consider visiting early to capture pictures that don’t include other people in the background.

Yes, there are lots of attractions near the Lion Monument in Lucerne. It's right by the Gletschergarten Luzern (Glacier Garden of Lucerne), an open-air museum with family-friendly Ice Age exhibits. It’s also within a short walk of Lake Lucerne and Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), the oldest covered bridge in Europe.

Yes, there are lots of dining options near the Lion Monument. It's located just north of Lake Lucerne in an area that's full of hotels and restaurants. There are plenty of places to eat in the area just south of the monument, and even more options along the northern shores of Lake Lucerne.

Yes, there are plenty of guided tours available that visit the Lion Monument. It’s a very popular attraction in Lucerne, and most walking tours of the city—as well as combo tours that include sightseeing and a boat cruise—include a stop at the monument.