Not all tourists in Luzern will put it on their list of things to see. But we believe that it's must. A little bit outside the touristic centre, but it can be reached by foot. It's situated in a quiet area. Highly recommended! If you believe this review is useful, then please 'like' it.

The place is good but it is under maintenance, the monument is covered with scaffolding. The renovation works started in the month of March 23" and the scaffolding will not be opened before July or August 2023. It is 10 to 12 minutes walking from the Luzerne railway station.

This was a beautiful spot. Very peaceful and calm. The lion is much closer to the city than I realised. Be careful not to climb the long sets of stairs. They lead to private homes, not the lion. Keep going past these to get to the lion. Although, a very friendly resident guided me to a park near her home with a great view. So, a happy mistake.

It is recommended to come when the light is at an oblique angle. It can be morning or evening. To better capture the details of the monuments carved into the rocks without being too contrasty. The monuments are very large compared to people. The surrounding area has stories to tell. You should take time to sit and relax and remember the origin of creation and the serenity of the place of the departing lion

The Lion Monument is a truly captivating piece of art that embodies deep emotion and historical significance. Carved into the rock face, this monument depicts a dying lion, a powerful symbol of courage and sacrifice. The intricacy of the sculpture's details, from the texture of the lion's fur to the facial expressions, is simply remarkable. The setting, surrounded by a tranquil pond and lush vegetation, adds to the monument's impact, creating a reflective and solemn atmosphere. Visiting the Lion Monument is an experience that evokes contemplation about the past and pays homage to the fallen soldiers it honors.

A huge sculpture of lion carved from the stone. Although the history is very sad but it is a majestic piece of art work that you see here. A big respect to the people for the memory of whom it was constructed. It is a part of the walking tour that you take with your guide in the city, so you are well informed about the history behind it. Really impressive.

The sculpture on the rock of the cliff of Lion is so beautiful and stunning. The story around is during the French Revolution. The mournful time just invites to the journey back to past. The place has a small pond and WC and very much accessible from public transport or by walk from station The town is pretty small so great to explore it by foot Also there is a glacier museum nearby

It’s easier to get here via public transit. There are paid parking spots nearby but they may be hard to get as there aren’t that many. The park is rather small and can be visited in short time. It’s a nice stop which can be combined with a walk through the surrounding neighborhood. There is no charge to visit the monument.

The Lion Monument, which is nestled in a rocky grotto in a charming park setting, was unveiled in 1821. The dying lion of Lucerne was sculpted from the living rock of the cliff and commemorates the Swiss guardsmen who died in 1792 during the French Revolution.

A beautiful, short little stop to take. Getting to the area of the monument takes almost no time once you’re in the area, and it’s a very short walk. Definitely worth the time to come just take a look and enjoy the atmosphere. The story behind it is pretty interesting as well.

A wonderful monument and a "must have seen" if you're interested in sight-seeing.

Only a short walk away from the station, it's well maintained and gives an insight into the history and background of the place. There are benches where you can sit and relax and reflect. No fees for entry and it was not crowded when I visited. Please do read the plaque which is at the left hand side corner which gives the historical background

The Lion Monument or the Lion of Lucerne is designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen in 1820. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred during the French Revolution in 1792. There's no ticket required to access it.

Lion Monument in Lucern, one of the touristic attractions inside the city. Carved a dying lion on the rock portrayed the symbol of Love and Courage. Entry is free. Many story behind this as one is commemorating swiss soldiers for their loyalty and sacrifice to the King. Noticed that many are throwing the coins to the pond for their good sake. A place to sit and relax and a walkable distance from the city center.

Beautiful historic sculpture inside the rock, created 1820-1821, in the middle of the city of Lucerne. It represents the fallen soldiers of the Swiss guard, standing by Louis XVI, during La Révolution in France.

This Monument is a must visit when in Lucerne. There is a nice Cafe there to grab a drink or small meal as well. A quick place to visit.

It's a Lion sculpture. Or is it? You can feel the pain in the sculpture. The area around it is nice. You have a lot of shade, links to information. When we went they were working below so maybe we did not get the full effect. Still cool.

A lovely monument to Swiss soldiers and a very touching work of art. Definitely worth seeing. Beautiful place and it is incredible how the artist created the lion from stone.

The Lion Monument (Lowendenlmal) is next to the Glacier Garden (Gleitschergarten) in Lucerne, Switzerland, located in a former sandstone quarry. The dying lion is a rock relief, hewn out of cliff face. It monument measures ten metres in length and six metres in height. The body of the lion is transfixed by a spear, covering a shield bearing the lily symbol of the French monarchy; beside him is another shield bearing the coat of arms of Switzerland. The monument commemorates the fallen Swiss guardsmen who died in 1792 during the French Revolution. The inscription above the lion Helvetiorum Fidei ac Virtuti means "To the loyalty and bravery of the Swiss".

Unfortunately the lion and pond are under maintenance right now (17/05/2023), but the English garden is still pretty to look at and a nice reprieve from the surrounding city. The boards nearby have a qr code for a website that provides lots of information about the history of the site that you can read while sitting on some benches.

We enjoyed visiting the Lion Monument in Luzern - we got off the bus stop before Lowenplatz and walked about five-seven minutes. Got some really nice photos with the sleeping lion in the background. There is a lot of historical context associated with this attraction. I recommend taking a visit as it is free to see and take photos of.

Still under renovation until July 6th 2023 . There is a beautiful 🚾 adding more convenient points to this monument. The lion 🦁 feels pain I see , very touchable 🥹

The place is very calm and relaxing. You can sit down and have a good rest watching the lion monument. It's an incredible art carving on the rock. Its free so it's worth paying a visit. But the museum have to pay.

Another one of the attraction of Luzern is the lion monument 🦁or the dying lion as other have called it. Intricately carved into the rock surrounded by a small pond and vegetation. Another free attraction and a small walk from the train station.

Magnificent lion sculpture. Extra tip, look carefully and you will see a silhouette of another animal! Have fun spotting it!

The Lion Monument is a moving and powerful tribute to the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution. The monument is carved into the sandstone cliff and depicts a dying lion, its paw resting on a shield with the words "Helvetia" and "Morituri te Salutant" (Those who are about to die salute you). The monument is located in a park near the Chapel Bridge and is a short walk from the city center. Admission is free and the monument is open 24 hours a day.

Beautiful monument. Honoring the dead and the brave. Took the time to take these photos with my phone. Hope you all enjoy the beauty!

No tickets required. Follow the signs to reach. No ticket required. Large plaza in front for photo taking. Some benches available. Maybe spend 10 to 15 minutes for photo. Located beside a museum (glacier garden) which is worth a visit. It is included in the Swiss travel pass.

Beautiful. Serene. Quiet. Much larger in person. A necessary stop when in Lucerne. Car park across the street near the Coop. Lots of small cafes located near it. Nice educational signs offered in English. Free to get in.

Arrived on a rainy summer morning around 10am and it was already pretty crowded. Parked at the Coop shopping center and walked there, but almost everything in Switzerland is accessible by train and bus. The lion is behind the businesses and catches you by surprise once you find it.

Simply stunning piece of art or monument. It’s very simple, and yet could portray a lot of meaning and history. We visited during the fall, and the surrounding trees and leaves just made it all the more beautiful!

I love how beautiful this place is and for sure there is a sad story behind it but this memorial is full of emotion. It completely shows the pain of war. Make sure you give yourself time to sit for a minute there. Best visited before or after hours with no so many people, in any case people amount changes minute to minute. There are bathrooms there, benches to sit and it’s a beautiful place in whole.

Magic place 🤩

The Lion Monument was one of the most detailed pieces of rock I've ever seen. It was definitely very moving and sad, yet beautiful at the same time. I learned upon visiting, how prestigious the Swiss Mercenaries/Guards were in those times and continue to serve at The Vatican. This monument is a must visit if you are in Luzern.

The Dying Lion monument is a stunning, poignant sculpture. Definitely worth visiting and taking time to read the information boards and take in the sheer majesty of the lion.

The Lion Monument or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn in 1820–21 by Lukas Ahorn. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. It is one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland, visited annually by many tourists.

It's just a lion carved into the rock on a cliff beside a small lake, so don't expect too much except taking photos while visiting this place. The story behind the carving is definitely interesting, though you would not spend more than 30 minutes here tops, unless you plan to just sit on the nearby benches and stare at the waters or lion. I recommend you pair your visit here with a tour to the nearby Alpine Museum, Panoramic Museum and the Glacier Garden as well to make full use of your time here, as all of the attractions are within walking distance. There's also a public toilet here if you're looking for one.

Amazingly impressive!!! It is sooo much bigger in real life. We took a walk from our hotel (Hotel Des Alps) and it was an easy walk. Truly a place or monument you must visit!!! It will not disappoint.

Nice place to visit and great place to take photo graphs. The weather is very chilled and you can experience a very good climate and great exploration of the total city. This place has a very good nature like trees good place and a good atmosphere to take photos. A best suited place for our great exploration. Enjoy the weather and good scenarios in and around the this place.

We were going through the centre of Luzern one day evening. And it was magical. Some parts of town has fairy-tale atmosphere, like these on the pics. On the first one is statue, on the second one toilets next to the statue and on the last one is café situated just in front of the statue area. I wish everyone enjoy the attractive place.

The architect is very nice even the hairs of the lion is visible nice place to sit n relax after walking through out the city to explore

Was under construction, but still a beautiful tribute. While there, we were pleasantly surprised by clean and innovative restroom…make sure to check it out!

Massive monument with an interesting fountain in front of it. Much more enjoyable than how it appears in the picture. Check out the really interesting public bathroom.

A bit like a Disney world experience but the underground historic center is so worth the visit. The concrete walls are 2 feet thick and it is an engineering marvel I'm addition to all the history and finding out that the city use to be an ocean.

Very lovely being there has a spiritual atmosphere, the pond was empty and there were dome scaffolding erected but didn't seem to deter from the place too much

Nice and iconic sculpture of the city. It has free and clean public toilets to top it off

(Translated by Google) The lion actually roared. (Original) Der Löwe hat tatsächlich gebrüllt.

(Translated by Google) Real eye-catcher (Original) Echt ein Hingucker

(Translated by Google) It is worth going. A unique historical place (Original) Merece la pena ir. Un lugar histórico singular

(Translated by Google) Tourist attraction embodying a history worth a visit in Lucerne My attire for him was summer 2018 Tourist attraction embodying a history worth a visit in Lucerne My attire for him was summer 2018 (Original) معلم جذب سياحي ويجسد تاريخ يستحق الزياره في لوزيرن كانت زياتي له صيف 2018 Tourist attraction embodying a history worth a visit in Lucerne My attire for him was summer 2018

Very nice place. Very neat and clean city. And this lion monuments located exactly in the heart of city centre. And at walkable distance.

1972 Clean-carved rock face Dying Lion 🦁 Monument to dedicate to war heroes, as Jungle King 👑 Lion 🦁 himself is a great 👌 warrior Lucerne Switzerland Europe

(Translated by Google) Ancient lion sculptures in the Swiss city of Lucerne (Original) Karya seni pahat singa dari jaman dahulu di kota Luzern Swiss

(Translated by Google) No tourists on site, it was really nice (Original) Keine Touristen vor Ort, war richtig schön

Quiet and beautiful place. A must visit place in your Swiss trip.

(Translated by Google) The Lion Monument is even more beautiful at night. (Original) In der Nacht ist der Löwendenkmal noch schöner.

Superc

(Translated by Google) This monument, designed by the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, commemorates the Swiss guardsmen in the service of Louis XVI of France. They were massacred, defending him in 1792 during the French Revolution. The monument was carved out of a huge rock, in a quiet park away from the noisy street. The sight of a wounded lion is heartbreaking. This feeling was accurately expressed by Mark Twain, who wrote that it is the saddest and most touching stone in the world. Standing there, it's hard to take your eyes off him. (Original) Pomnik ten, zaprojektowany przez duńskiego rzeźbiarza Bertela Thorvaldsena upamiętnia szwajcarskich gwardzistów, będących na służbie króla Francji Ludwika XVI. Zostali oni zmasakrowani, stając w jego obronie w 1792 r. w czasie Rewolucji Francuskiej. Pomnik wykuto w ogromnej skale, w zacisznym parku oddalonym od hałaśliwej ulicy. Widok zranionego lwa rozdziera serce. Uczucie to celnie wyraził Mark Twain, pisząc że jest to najsmutniejszy i najbardziej wzruszający kamień świata. Stojąc tam, trudno oderwać od niego wzrok.

(Translated by Google) The beauty is incredible. You can just admire, get a bunch of impressions and positives. (Original) Красота неимоверная. Можно просто полюбоваться,получить кучу впечатлений и позитива.

(Translated by Google) Impressively. (Original) Eindrucksvoll.

Really great sculpture!

I was pleasantly surprised. It was quite easy to get to by foot after having travelled by car. There are a number of parking garages nearby, literally less than a minutes walk. The monument is above a small pond, which is located in a nice reasonably sized park, ostensibly made specifically for viewing the lion. The lion is some distance from the viewer (probably a good thing) but is quite large and extremely detailed (almost as if it were a carving by Albrecht Durer). I visited during Switzerlands 2nd lockdown so there was absolutely no crowd... in fact almost nobody was there. Although, I could imagine it getting quite crowded during high season, sans lockdown. If you are ever in or around Luzern the lion (as well as the Kapellbrücke, and lake, which are both not far off) are well worth the visit.

Beautiful and way bigger than pictures led me to believe haha

Impressive. It has a monumental deepness to it. Mark Twain praised the sculpture of a mortally wounded lion as "the most mournful and moving piece of stone in the world." It is rally something to see.

The Lion Monument (German: Löwendenkmal), or the Lion of Lucerne, is a rock relief in Lucerne, Switzerland, designed by Bertel Thorvaldsen and hewn in 1820–21 by Lukas Ahorn. It commemorates the Swiss Guards who were massacred in 1792 during the French Revolution, when revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace in Paris. It is one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland, visited annually by about 1.4 million tourists. In 2006 it was placed under Swiss monument protection

Very peaceful. There are public restrooms. There is a drinking fountain right beside it. Plenty of benches to stop and enjoy a snack.

A very beautiful and moving monument. It was quite peaceful to visit. No entrance fee and when we went not very many people. Definitely worth a visit.

(Translated by Google) Luzern must-see spots~ (Original) Luzern 必拍之景點~

(Translated by Google) The lion in the stone is strange. (Original) Der Löwe im Stein ist merkwürdig.

(Translated by Google) Very impressive! The glacier park is also recommended. (Original) Sehr beeindruckend! Der Gletscherpark ist auch zu empfehlen.

Historical place & Memorial

(Translated by Google) At the current Corona time you can enjoy the lion monument without other tourists, alone. (Original) Zur aktuellen Corona-Zeit kann man das Löwendenkmal ohne andere Touristen, alleine geniessen.

(Translated by Google) Awesome! (Original) Impresionante!

(Translated by Google) The place is great, I highly recommend it (Original) المكان رائع جد انصح بزيارته

(Translated by Google) A quiet, historic statue and small pond But...before COVID-19 came, it was often filled with the noise of Asian tourists (Original) 一個幽靜、充滿歷史感的雕像與小池 不過......在COVID-19來之前，常常會充滿亞洲觀光客的喧嘩

(Translated by Google) Always nice to visit it ... (Original) Sempre bello andarlo a visitare...

(Translated by Google) Wonderful place (Original) Magnifique endroit

(Translated by Google) Great old place to explore (Original) Địa điểm cổ kính tuyệt vời để khám phá

(Translated by Google) Close to the center, delicious food, caring staff, great cozy rooms (Original) Близко от центра, вкусная еда, заботливый персонал, отличные уютные номера

(Translated by Google) This monument is a feast for the eyes. So well preserved and a grueling sad story behind it. Worth seeing! (Original) Eine Augenweide dieses Denkmal. So gut erhalten und eine aufreibenden traurige Geschichte die dahinter steckt. Sehenswert!

(Translated by Google) It is a statue of a lion carved on the wall. It has a history of more than two hundred years. It was indeed a novel and difficult way to commemorate it. However, it has reservations about the things it commemorates, to commemorate the hundreds of Swiss mercenaries who sacrificed to defend Louis XVI at the Palais Royal in Paris during the French Revolution. It can be seen that this place is not rich in history and culture, only the natural scenery is worth seeing (Original) 就是一个在墙面上雕刻的狮子像，距今已有两百多年历史，放在当时确实是很新颖而且难度很大的纪念方式。但是对它纪念的事物持有保留意见，是为了纪念法国大革命时期在巴黎皇宫为保卫路易十六而牺牲的几百位瑞士雇佣兵。由此看出此地历史文化并不浓厚，唯有自然风光值得一看

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place very enigmatic and impressive (Original) Hermoso lugar muy enigmático e impresionante

The saddest lion in a happy country can surprise anyone. And the history behind this lion monument is no less tragic. A popular landmark in Lucerne, the lion monument is visited by tourists all day. Do visit to learn about the time when mercenary activities used to be one of the important income sources in Switzerland.

how a Swiss guardsman commemorated his fallen comrades during the French Revolution. Poignant, but very much otherworldly.

Beautiful

(Translated by Google) The lion monument is located in the center of Lucerne and, in the allegory of a dying lion, commemorates the Swiss guards who died on August 10, 1792 in the Tuileries storm in Paris (Original) Das Löwendenkmal befindet sich im Zentrum Luzerns und erinnert in der Allegorie eines sterbenden Löwen an die am 10. August 1792 beim Tuileriensturm in Paris gefallenen Schweizergardisten

(Translated by Google) For me and tourists - Lucerne's main attraction. Even children wake up! Would be good to read the accompanying story: Heldentot for König, Thorwaldsen ... (Original) Für mich und Touristen - Hauptattraktion Luzerns. Selbst Kinder aufwachen ! Wäre gut dazugehörende Geschichte lesen zu können: Heldentot für König, Thorwaldsen...

(Translated by Google) Went at night, it was not very clear, it was a bit dark (Original) 晚上去的，看的不是很清楚，有点黑