Themed tour: Gallows deadline in Lucerne

Description

Discover the dark secrets of the city of Lucerne. Get to know the history of the penal system in a pure and uncensored way, take a courageous step into the medieval dungeon in the water tower, hear about customs and punishments and see where the pillory and Trülli stood on original sites.

Don't worry, the guillotine from 1862 is no longer in use, but we show it in the Historical Museum before we take a closer look at the former central prison.

Highlights

• Explore Lucerne's medieval dungeon and historical sites
• Learn about the city's penal history and customs
• See the 1862 guillotine at the Historical Museum

General Information

This themed tour in Lucerne offers an in-depth look into the city's dark history, including visits to original penal sites and the medieval water tower dungeon. Participants will also view the historic guillotine at the museum, with insights into past punishments.

Location

6000 Luzern, Schweiz

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