Discover the glacier garden

Open daily
Apr-Oct: 10am-6pm
Nov-March: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bus no. 1 & 19 to bus stop "Löwenplatz"

Adults: CHF 24
Children: CHF 12
Reduced: CHF 18

Rent a location

Rent a glacier garden from CHF 150/hour

A world of wonder in the middle of Lucerne

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Special exhibition

On foot to the edges of Europe

For 35 years, Jürg Schaffhuser from Lucerne has been repeatedly hiking from Lucerne to the edges of Europe. The new special exhibition shows the fascination of long-distance hiking and visualizes the unique hiking project with photographs, maps and diary entries.

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Highlights in the glacier garden

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Current exhibit

You will immerse yourself in a variety of temporary exhibitions that combine current research and culture.

Rock world

You explore the impressive rock world and listen to the stories that the rock has to tell.

Glacial potholes

You will marvel at the spectacular glacial potholes created by the glacier 20,000 years ago.

Mirror maze

Do you playfully get lost in the mirror labyrinth and perhaps find yourself again?

Alpine park

You walk through a green oasis full of prehistoric plants, alpine flora and geological traces.

observation tower

You climb high up and enjoy the panoramic view over the city of Lucerne and the mountains of Central Switzerland.

Searching Game Lily & Börni

They join Lily and Börni on a playful treasure hunt through the glacier garden.

Pfyffer relief

You look down on the oldest mountain relief in the world and feel Pfyffer's pioneering spirit from the 18th century.

Diorama

You look at an artistic diorama of the Gornergrat glacier and feel teleported to an old SAC hut.

Museum

You will get to know the founding Amrein family and admire their collection in their former home.

Dinosaur tracks

They discover the ancient footprints of a Ceresiosaurus and other dinosaurs.

Mineral Collection

You can admire sparkling crystals and rare minerals from the Swiss Alps and all over the world.

Glacier Garden Hot Dog

Enjoy the best hot dog in Lucerne - regional, freshly prepared and perfect for a break in between.

mammoth tusk

You come across the mighty mammoth tusk and learn more about its origins from the Ice Age.

Glacier Garden Movie

Experience the history of the glaciers in an impressive film projection and relax in the cinema.

Cave bear skeleton

You come face to face with a gigantic cave bear and learn about its history.

Tickets

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Alle ansehen

Admission adults

For everyone over the age of 16
Free with the Raiffeisen card
Valid for 1 year from date of purchase

CHF 24.00

Admission children

For children between the ages of 6 and 16
Free with the Raiffeisen card
Valid for 1 year from date of purchase

CHF 12.00

Entry AHV/IV

Only with AHV/IV card or ID
Valid for 1 year from date of purchase
Free with the Raiffeisen card

CHF 18.00

Apprenticeship/study entry

Only with a valid training or student ID card
Valid for 1 year from date of purchase
Free with the Raiffeisen card

CHF 18.00

Family Ticket A

For 2 adults and up to 5 children (up to 16 years)
Valid for all companions - whether family, partner or friend
Valid for 1 year from date of purchase
Free with the Raiffeisen card

CHF 60.00

Family Ticket B

For 1 adult and up to 5 children (up to 16 years)
Valid for all companions - whether family, partner or friend
Valid for 1 year from date of purchase
Free with the Raiffeisen card

CHF 45.00

Forum

Experience more. Achieve more.

The Forum Gletschergarten is the association for all those who value the Gletschergarten and want to help shape its future. You too can become part of the Gletschergarten.

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Company annual pass

A year full of discoveries

Position your company as an attractive employer: with the transferable Gletschergarten annual pass, you show your employees appreciation, increase satisfaction and promote loyalty to the company.

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MORE than a museum

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Lecture Wild Boar & Humans

Presentation & lecture «Von Wegen»

YOUR EVENT IN THE GLACIER GARDEN

Whether it's a company party, aperitif or birthday party: take advantage of the special atmosphere of the Glacier Garden and organize your event with us.

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In the bistro

The Best Hot Dog in Town

With bread from Heini, sausage from Doggwiler and ketchup from the restaurant, our Gletschergarten hot dog is a hit with young and old alike.

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Stories from the glacier garden

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Pulley at the glacier pots

Type model of a valley glacier

Zizenhausen figures

Ceresiosaurus cast

Flühliglas

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