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Glacier Garden (Gletschergarten)

Denkmalstrasse 4, Lucerne, Switzerland
41 (0)41 410 43 40
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Ranked #14 of 19 attractions in Lucerne
Type: Geologic Formations, History Museums
Description: Built around a glacial pothole that has survived since the Ice Age, this museum also displays artifacts from throughout the town's history.
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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Very informative and educational for whole family. The hall of mirrors is good fun Free with Swiss pass

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Florence, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

I had been to Gletschergarten many years ago, and I remembered the visit as relatively short, we then presented at the entrance one hour before closing. The lady at the ticket office has warned us that one hour was insufficient time, and graciously admitted us at half price. Once inside, I realized why: the impressive "potholes" formed by prehistoric glaciers... More

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Bognor Regis, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

This is a great Museum for all the family. We spent nearly two hours here. Lots of children were really having a fun time in the hall of mirrors. Really good value for money

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Montreal, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2013

Im glad i had a train swiss pass since it lets you get in for free. It's not worth it to pay the regular price. I never taught the place would be this small and short. yes its something that could be amazing to visit if the price was more like 5CHF for an adult.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013

The Glacier Garden is a short walk up from the Lion Monument. If you've got a Swiss pass, its free entry, other wise its 12CHF for adults. The exhibits are pretty cool. There's a big model of Lucerne and of the mountains of Switzerland. Make sure you climb the tower. Awesome views of the city and of Mt Pilatus.

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Tata, Hungary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

If you like the geology than don't miss it.I recommend you go to the Tower , because very nice the view of the city.Look at yourself in the very funny mirrors :-)

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HERTFORDSHIRE UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2013

Amazing place - from the archeological interest near the entrance to the Victorian mirror hall. Don't miss this!!!

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Luzern, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

The Glacier Garden in Lucerne, adjacent to the Lion Monument, was a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. There is, of course, the garden itself which is fascinating. All of the material and signposts are in English which was great. There's an informative glacier exhibit, multiple reliefs of the mountains of Switzerland and the glacier evolution, some antiques,... More

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Perth, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 12, 2012

If you are interested in anything like this, then it is worth a visit. Very informative about how the glaciers form etc.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2012

I thought this would be just another tourist haunt but I was pleasantly surprised. The interpretive boards and other information provided was interesting. And for a bit of fun, get lost in the mirror room! From the walkway, you get an amazing view of the sleeping lion too!

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