One of the interesting minor attractions found at Leicester Square is the Swiss glockenspiel (clock with bells) that was given to London in 1985 by Switzerland and Liechtenstein as a symbol of the centuries friendship between the nations. The clock chimes numerous times each day, producing a nice melody and you can watch the figures stop the clock structure turning round while the small bells chime away. Its an interesting and pleasant experience if you are passing through the area and happen to be around when the glockenspiel is in action. Otherwise, just have a look, take a picture and move on to see the rest of Leicester Square.

Standing prominently at the entrance to Leicester Square is this clock, the Swiss Glockenspiel. Next to the clock itself is another totem columns displaying the emblems of the 22 Swiss cantons. Every hour, on the hour, the clock will chime, the bells ringing and the figures would move around the clock. Fun thing to watch. The caricature artists often sit here waiting for customers too.

I didn't know anything about this but wish I had longer there to have been able to hear the bells ring and get to see what it does. It was still really interesting and glad I got to see it.

Very famous Swiss clock near to Leicester Square.

(Translated by Google) The Swiss Glockenspiel opposite the M & M World Store between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square is an ideal meeting place if you are lost in the hustle and bustle of the city. If it fits then the bells will ring nicely in Swiss style. I would not travel extra, but in passing it is quite nice and a change in London. (Original) Das Swiss Glockenspiel gegen über dem M&M World Store zwischen Piccadilly Circus und Leicester Square ist ein idealer Treffpunkt, falls man sich im Trubel der Millionen Stadt mal verliert. Wenn es passt dann läuten die Glocken ganz nett auf Schweizer art. Extra anreisen würde ich nicht, dafür aber im Vorübergehen ist es ganz nett und eine Abwechslung in London.

(Translated by Google) A great place for a sense of luxury London is full of tourists Fun restaurants and excellent markets side by side Lego shop and m & m (Original) مكان رائع شعور بفخامة لندن يعج بالسياح متعة مطاعم واسواق ممتازه بجانبة دكان ليجو ودكان m&m

The Swiss Clock has been in Leicester Square for years. It plays a lovely tune on the hour. This clock is a survivor. When the Swiss Centre was demolished and redeveloped in the 1990's, the clock survived and the Swiss Tree, and was placed in its current location. The Swiss Tree was unveiled on the 15th April 1991, on the 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation. This was a token of lasting friendship between Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

In my first visit to London, after purchasing some goods at the M&M's World, I was talking to my SO about where to go next. Suddenly, some bells started to ring from the clock with a beautiful melody. It was quite nice, and the whole artistic composition, with all the mechanical artifacts signaling the hour, was lovely. We just stayed there, I don't know for how long, just to watch it and enjoy.

Interesting monument. The music appears to be recorded as the bells do not chime. It's also a bit noisy.

I think this is London's greatest tourist attraction. The bells have a beautiful sound and are not recorded bells. I love those 11 figures!

A really lovely monument that on the hour plays a lovely tune.

Swiss Glockenspiel is located in a bustle location in the very heart of London, near Piccadilly. Very interesting installation art like in Alps/Bavarian towns and villages...

lovely

(Translated by Google) Beautiful clock, the Swiss culture is well represented. (Original) Magnifique horloge, la culture Suisse est bien représenté.

It’s pretty cool looking and since we stayed right next to Leicester square we just passed by it one day and it started to ring! Really nice melody if you get to hear it

It was interesting. Located in the Leicester Square area, in the lane between the M&M's and LEGO store.

A must see attraction in London. Can't miss this one.

(Translated by Google) Great location in London (Original) موقع رائع في لندن

(Translated by Google) Very beautifull (Original) Bellissimo

(Translated by Google) Who set the part was probably deaf. Absolutely not synchronous 😂 (Original) Wer das Teil eingestellt hat war wohl taub. Absolut nicht synchron 😂

(Translated by Google) For the Swiss, a piece of home in the middle of London. Nothing where you have to go, but when shopping you come by more or less automatically. (Original) Für Schweizer ein Stück Heimat in der Mitte Londons. Nichts wo man extra hin muss, aber beim shoppen kommt man mehr oder minder automatisch vorbei.

meeting point for the Soho walking tour by Strawberry

Didn’t ring at all at 3pm on a Thursday and we had walked all the way across town specifically to hear it. Too bad :(

London is full of pleasant surprises and I happened to visit this place at 5pm when the clock started playing a wonderful music. It happens every hour so don’t miss the opportunity if you are at Leister Square.

Not a patch on Big Ben.

(Translated by Google) A little Swiss atmosphere in central London (Original) Un pequeño ambiente suizo en el centro de Londres

Very cool little attraction.

somehow liked it very much.... and the clock rings on round time... and interesting view together with the China Town gate..!

Absolutely beautiful monument, worth visiting! The bells are not functional anymore however so the music is a recording.

Lovely attraction... You should watch it when it starts every hour.

Swiss flags and coat of arms on display, photogenic little pole.

(Translated by Google) Curious clock very close to Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square. In normal hours it does not have great charm, but it has some schedules, which can be consulted on the Internet, when the hour is activated and the figurines that make it up begin to move. You have to be careful, because you can go unnoticed if you do not look for it, as there are always many people walking around the area. (Original) Curioso reloj muy cerca de Piccadilly Circus y Leicester Square. En horas normales no tiene gran encanto, pero tiene algunos horarios, que se pueden consultar en Internet, en los que a la hora en punto se activa y comienzan a moverse las figurillas que lo componen. Hay que estar atento, porque puede pasar desapercibido si no lo buscas, ya que siempre hay mucha gente paseando por la zona.

In continental European countries such as Switzerland and Germany, similar musical clocks with a strong taste of fairy tales are very popular. Now there's one in the middle of London. It was presented on behalf of the citizens of Switzerland and Liechtenstein as a gift for the 400th anniversary of the city of Westminster. It was erected in 1985 in the Swiss Centre in Leicester Square. However, due to the new construction of the square, the bell tower was also demolished in 2008, and was relocated here at the end of 2011.

Cool. If you go to London visit Swiss Glockenspiel. You are going to enjoy. A unique experience. Congratulations

Really liked when the bells player Harry Potter theme song.

We happened to walk by when the chimes and bells were ringing. It was interesting to see. My wife noticed that when the bells started ringing police officers appeared seemingly out of nowhere for the event. When the bells stopped ringing, the police officers dispersed. It was interesting. Not sure why they did that.

I lived here for 10 years before I realised it had a whole animatronic routine with bells. Thank you Switzerland!

The remaining parts of the old Swiss centre .

(Translated by Google) Meeting point for those who make the Harry Potter route with Strawberry Tours. Highly recommended, by the way. It is in one of the entrances to Leicester Square and is a meeting point. (Original) Punto de reunión para aquellos que realicen la ruta de Harry Potter con Strawberry Tours. Muy recomendable, por cierto. Está en una de las entradas a Leicester Square y es punto de reunión.

Sounds like it broken

Nice little photo opportunity. It features the clock that used to be part of the Swiss tourist store that used to be here.

Great and very curious clock!

Great contribution from SWITZERLAND 🇨🇭. Servus

Swiss Glockenspiel is a beautiful clock with movements that is located in front of the M&M's World.

Nice clock with nice melodies.

Remember this to be in the Swiss center and amazing clock in the heart of Leicester Square. A great stopping point to hear the click chimes

(Translated by Google) The historic Leicester Square Clock is a very landmark. Here guides meet, they start their trips and walks around the city. At full hours the clock plays and figures of people and animals appear around. (Original) Historyczny zegar na Leicester Square jest bardzo charakterystycznym miejcem. Spotykają sie tutaj przewodnicy, rozpoczynają swoje wycieczki , spacery po mieście. O pełnych godzinach zegar gra i pojawiają sie dookola figurki ludzi i zwierząt.

A cool place to be for a tourist. So many street artists performing. Good entertainment.

Great area of the west end and very close to Chinatown, Cinemas and theatres. All major land marks are within a good but not challenging walk, and even better at weekends when you don't have workers rushing around.

(Translated by Google) Historic old clock with moving figurines during full hours. It is located near Leicester Square and Piccadily Circus. (Original) Historyczny dawny zegar z przesuwającymi się figurkami podczas pełnych godzin .Znajduje się niedaleko Leicester Square i Piccadily Circus .

(Translated by Google) Reminds me of being on Ströget in cph. (Original) Påminner om att vara på Ströget i cph.

(Translated by Google) fantastic watch that sounds to see and hear (Original) fantastico l orologio che suona da vedere ed ascoltare

(Translated by Google) Picturesque, it is worth waiting to get ready to hear the melodies. (Original) Pintoresco, merece la pena esperar a en punto para escuchar las melodías.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful effect at Piccadilly! (Original) Schöner Effekt am Picadilly!

It's okkaayy. Not something special!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful work in a rather picturesque place. (Original) Hermosa obra en un lugar bastante pintoresco.

Very busy be a must to see lots to do museum's are great and free

(Translated by Google) A nice place, especially on Saturdays. There's a lot going on around this clock. Street musicians, crowds of people. (Original) Fajne miejsce szczególnie w soboty. Dużo się tu dzieje wokół tego zegara. Uliczni grajkowie, tłumy ludzi.

(Translated by Google) Leicester Sq, it's coming out ..... (Original) Leicester Sq, está que se sale .....

(Translated by Google) Full center of London, between Picadilly and Covent Garden (Original) Pleno centro de Londres, entre Picadilly y Covent Garden

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place... (Original) Bellissimo posto...

(Translated by Google) I really liked Central London (Original) Me ha gustado mucho Centro de Londres

Very cool to see and in the middle of tons of shopping. Worth a look especially on the hour.

(Translated by Google) Nice to look at and watch. The carillon is worth considering when one is already near. (Original) Schön anzusehen und zu beobachten. Das Glockenspiel ist es Wert, wenn man schon in der Nähe ist zu betrachten.

We weren't here when it went off and just passed it. It was interesting to see the bells underneath a clock.

(Translated by Google) Ok (Original) Ok

(Translated by Google) Next to Picadilly Circus and surround the M & MS and Lego store. L.ineret will be more stores around it (Original) A coter de picadilly Circus et entourer du magasin M&MS et Lego . L.ineret sera plus les magasin qui l entourent