Overview
Glasi Hergiswil, founded in 1817 by the Siegwart brothers, is Switzerland's foremost glassworks, located in the village of Hergiswil about 20 minutes from Lucerne toward Interlaken. Visitors can watch artisans blow glass up close and explore Switzerland's first glass labyrinth alongside the permanent exhibition 'Shaped by Fire' (Vom Feuer geformt). The Council of Europe once named it one of the most beautiful museums in Europe. Museum admission is CHF 7 for adults, the glass labyrinth CHF 5, free for children under 10. Open Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-13:30) and Saturday 09:00-16:00; closed Sundays. It's about a 15-minute train ride from Lucerne's main station toward Zurich, then a 5-minute walk from Hergiswil station.
💰 Tickets
Museum CHF 7 for adults, glass labyrinth CHF 5, free for children under 10 (verify current pricing before visiting).
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (closed 12:00-13:30 for lunch), Sat 09:00-16:00, closed Sundays (schedule may vary, check before visiting).
Travel Tips
Glassblowing demonstrations pause during the lunch break (12:00-13:30), so check timing in advance. You can also try blowing your own glass ball as a souvenir.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
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Attractions near Glasi Hergiswil (Glass Museum)
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Things to Do in Lucerne
Mount Pilatus Golden Round Trip
Boat to Alpnachstad, the world's steepest cogwheel railway (48% gradient) to the Pilatus summit, then gondola and bus back to Lucerne. A 360-degree panorama of 73 Alpine peaks awaits at the top.
Mount Rigi Sunrise Tour
Watch sunrise from the summit of Mount Rigi, the 'Queen of the Mountains.' Overnight at the summit hotel and wake to one of Europe's most beautiful sunrises. Boat and train are free with Swiss Travel Pass.
Lake Lucerne Steamship Cruise
Cruise Lake Lucerne on historic paddle steamers dating from 1847. See the Alpine panorama of Pilatus, Rigi, and Bürgenstock, and pass the Rütli meadow of William Tell fame.