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Lion Monument  in Switzerland Tours

Lion Monument

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Switzerland Tours
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Switzerland Tours

Activities

Lion Monument

Duration

Travel Date

22 Aug 2026

Traveller

Adults 01 | Children 00

Activity Overview

Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) is one of Lucerne’s most famous landmarks and a deeply moving work of art carved into a natural rock face. Created by sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen and executed by Lukas Ahorn, the monument commemorates the Swiss Guards who were killed during the storming of the Tuileries Palace in Paris in 1792.

Visitors can admire the powerful dying lion carved into the sandstone rock, surrounded by a tranquil pond and woodland setting. The monument’s dramatic expression and inscription make it an important historical and cultural site in Lucerne.

The experience is enhanced by remarkable stone craftsmanship, historical significance, peaceful surroundings, and the emotional symbolism of the monument, making the Lion Monument a memorable highlight of any Lucerne and Switzerland tour with Oxford Travels.

Important Information

Activity Policies
  1. The Lion Monument is freely accessible throughout the year.
  2. Visitors should respect the memorial, its stonework and the surrounding park.
  3. Climbing, touching or damaging the monument is not permitted.
  4. Visitors should not enter restricted or protected areas around the monument.
  5. Littering and activities that disturb other visitors are prohibited.
  6. Visitors should follow instructions from local authorities and respect the peaceful character of the memorial.
  7. The site is wheelchair accessible and can be reached at ground level.
Terms & Conditions
  1. Public Access: The Lion Monument is a public historic monument and can be visited free of charge.
  2. Opening: The monument is accessible throughout the year, subject to temporary restrictions or exceptional circumstances.
  3. Visitor Conduct: Visitors must behave respectfully and follow instructions from local authorities and security personnel.
  4. Protection of Monument: Visitors must not touch, climb on, damage, mark or otherwise interfere with the Lion Monument or its surrounding historic features.
  5. Park Area: Visitors should remain within designated public areas and must not enter restricted sections of the monument grounds.
  6. Photography: Personal photography is generally permitted, provided it does not obstruct other visitors or cause damage to the monument.
  7. Commercial Photography: Professional or commercial photography and filming may require prior authorization from the relevant authorities.
  8. Cleanliness: Visitors must not litter or leave waste in the monument's park area.
  9. Children: Children should remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult and must not climb on the monument or surrounding structures.
  10. Accessibility: The Lion Monument has ground-level access and is listed as wheelchair accessible.
  11. Events & Maintenance: Access may be temporarily restricted due to restoration, maintenance, public events, safety measures or other exceptional circumstances.
  12. Safety: Visitors must follow instructions issued by municipal authorities, emergency services and other authorized personnel.
Cancellation Policy
 The Lion Monument in Lucerne is a public historic monument and can be visited free of charge without an admission ticket or reservation. Therefore, no cancellation or refund policy applies to visiting the monument itself. Any ticketed guided tour or other activity associated with the Lion Monument is subject to the cancellation terms of the respective operator.

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