Kornschütte Luzern
Location
Kornschütte (Lucerne Town Hall)
Kornmarkt 3, CH-6004 Luzern
The Kornschütte is located on the ground floor of Lucerne Town Hall. The town hall is within sight of Lucerne's landmark and is located in the heart of the old town.
The Kornschütte is just a few minutes' walk from Lucerne's main sights, such as the Chapel Bridge with its water tower, the Hofkirche, the Museum of Transport and the Lion Monument. Visitors can therefore easily combine the Kornschütte with a visit to other sights.
The Kornschütte is located directly on the Reuss. From here, visitors have a fantastic view of the lake and the glacier garden.
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In the neighbourhood
Opening hours with the public
SPRING EDITION 2024
Thursday 30 May, 5 - 10 pm Vernissage
Friday 31 May, 10am - 8pm
Saturday 01 June, 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 02 June, 10 am - 6 pm
Free entry
The history of the Kornschütte in Lucerne
The Kornschütte is a historic hall on the ground floor of Lucerne Town Hall. It was built in 1606 and was originally intended as a shop for grain and other foodstuffs.
The construction of the Kornschütte was commissioned by the city of Lucerne. The architect, Anton Isenmann, who had also designed the town hall, was responsible for the construction. The Kornschütte was built in the Italian Renaissance style and is an important example of this architectural style in Switzerland.
The building served as a department store until the 19th century. During this time, it was an important centre for trade in the Lucerne region. After the Second World War, however, the Kornschütte was no longer needed as a shop. Instead, it was used for various other purposes - including as a warehouse, exhibition space and event venue.
In 1983, the Kornschütte was extensively renovated and remodelled. The original condition of the building was restored. Since the renovation, the hall has once again been used for various events.
The Kornschütte today
Today, the wonderful room is used for a variety of exhibitions.
The Kornschütte is an important part of Lucerne's cultural heritage and its long history makes it a popular destination for visitors from all over the world.
The most important events in the history of the Kornschütte
- 1606: Built as a trading centre for grain and other foodstuffs
- 19th century: Use as a department store
- After the Second World War: used as a storage room, exhibition space and event venue, for example
- 1983: Renovierung und Wiederherstellung des ursprünglichen Zustands
- Today: Used as an event venue for a variety of different events