The Glacier Garden Lucerne celebrates its 150-year anniversary

Well-maintained path between glacier stones and wooden house — The Lucerne native quickly recognised the tourism potential of the lucky find. On May 1, 1873, he opened the Lucerne Glacier Garden. zvg/Gletschergarten Luzern

The inside of a wooden hut with a view of glaciers — As of 1896, the Glacier Garden includes a diorama, or showcase, of the Gorner Glacier. zvg/Gletschergarten Luzern

a decorative gold fountain — The mirror labyrinth, which was installed between 1898 and 1899, is still a visitor magnet today. It was brought to Lucerne from the national exhibition in Geneva. zvg/Gletschergarten Luzern

A round boulder is recovered on a wooden ramp — Josef Wilhelm Amrein-Troller made the discovery in 1872 during excavation work for a wine cellar. zvg/Gletschergarten Luzern

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Josef Wilhelm Amrein-Troller discovered the glacial pots in 1872 during excavation work for a wine cellar.

Lucerne wanted a wine cellar, instead it dug up an attraction

This content was published on May 4, 2023 The Glacier Garden Lucerne opened its doors on May 1, 1873. The tourist attraction owes its existence to a little luck.

The Glacier Garden Lucerne celebrates its 150-year anniversary

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Lucerne wanted a wine cellar, instead it dug up an attraction