Willisau

Small town hopping

Discover the small town gem Willisau

Situated in the rural hinterland of Lucerne, the tiny town of Willisau enchants visitors with its historic district.

Linking the Obertor and Untertor gates and lined with history-steeped buildings and facades, Hauptgasse invites you to take a pleasant stroll. Stop for a break in one of the cafés and sample Willisau Ringli, a special kind of sweet cookie for which the town is widely renowned. During your tour, be sure to locate the Heiligblut pilgrimage chapel (which has an interesting legend) and find out how Kafi Luz, a traditional beverage in the region, is made. The tourist office, located near the entrance to the old town, stocks many more locally produced goods.

Photo spots & sights

  • Open detail page 'Old Town of Willisau'
    Beat Brechbühl, Willisau Tourismus | CC-BY-ND
    Old Town of Willisau
    Historic Old Town
    Postplatz 2, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Bailiff's castle Willisau'
    Travelita, Willisau Tourismus | CC-BY-ND
    Bailiff's castle Willisau
    castle
    6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Chapel of St. Niklaus on the mountain'
    Martin Müller, Willisau Tourismus | CC-BY
    Chapel of St. Niklaus on the mountain
    Chapel
    6130 Willisau

Local cuisine

  • Open detail page 'FoodTrail Willisau'
    FoodTrail Willisau
    from CHF 64.00 p. p.
    Culinary delights
    Postplatz 2, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'HUG Ringli shop'
    Felder Photography, Fabienne Felder | CC-BY
    HUG Ringli shop
    grocery shop
    Menznauerstrasse 20, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Ristorante Pizzeria il Castello Willisau'
    Ristorante Pizzeria il Castello Willisau
    italian, Mediterranean, bio, gluten-free, gourmet, Grill/meat specialities, international, lactose-free, vegan, vegetarian
    Restaurant
    Hauptgasse 5, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'da Fusco Ristorante italiano Willisau'
    da Fusco Ristorante italiano Willisau
    italian, Mediterranean, vegetarian, gluten-free
    Pizzeria
    Hauptgasse 46, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Restaurant Sternen Willisau'
    Restaurant Sternen Willisau
    Swiss cuisine, good bourgeois
    Restaurant
    Obertor 2, 6130 Willisau

Accommodation

  • Open detail page 'Hotel zum Mohren'
    Gasthaus Mohren Willisau
    © copyright by f. x. brun 6460 altdorf switzerland
    Hotel zum Mohren
    from CHF 100
    Hotel
    Mohrenplatz 1, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Gasthaus Post Willisau'
    Aussenansicht des Hotel Post Willisau
    Gasthaus Post Willisau
    from CHF 58
    Hotel
    Leuenplatz 3, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Bed & Breakfast Hotel Peter and Paul'
    Bed & Breakfast Hotel Peter and Paul
    from CHF 79
    Hotel
    Wydematt 8, 6130 Willisau

Activities & outdoor pursuits

  • Open detail page 'Crime Trail'
    Crime Trail
    Bookable online
    from CHF 8.00 p. p.
    Reduced with guest card
    Group Offer
    Postplatz 2, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Willisau Detective Trail'
    Willisau Tourismus, Beat Brechbühl | CC-BY
    Willisau Detective Trail
    Bookable online
    from CHF 9.50 p. p.
    Reduced with guest card
    Family Offer
    Postplatz 2, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'FoodTrail Willisau'
    FoodTrail Willisau
    from CHF 64.00 p. p.
    Culinary delights
    Postplatz 2, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Herzschlaufe Napf (SchweizMobil Route 399)'
    © Willisau Tourismus, Willisau Tourismus
    Tip Herzschlaufe Napf (SchweizMobil Route 399)
    150.51 km
    3,583 m
    12:50 h
    3,583 m
    E-Bike · medium
    6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Circular hike around Willisau "Short Panorama Route"'
    Willisau Tourismus | CC-BY
    Tip Circular hike around Willisau "Short Panorama Route"
    5.90 km
    174 m
    1:40 h
    173 m
    City walk · medium
    6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Circular hike around Willisau (Anniversary path)'
    © Willisau Tourismus, Willisau Tourismus
    Tip Circular hike around Willisau (Anniversary path)
    11.14 km
    187 m
    3:00 h
    185 m
    Hike · medium
    6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Circular hike Willisau - Ostergau'
    Willisau Tourismus, Willisau Tourismus | CC-BY
    Tip Circular hike Willisau - Ostergau
    8.84 km
    219 m
    2:30 h
    219 m
    Hike · easy
    6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Rent a Bike'
    © Rent a Bike
    Rent a Bike
    E-Bike rental
    Steinmatt 1, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Pond landscape Ostergau'
    Willisau Tourismus, Willisau Tourismus | CC-BY
    Pond landscape Ostergau
    Nature reserve
    6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Old Town of Willisau'
    Beat Brechbühl, Willisau Tourismus | CC-BY-ND
    Old Town of Willisau
    Historic Old Town
    Postplatz 2, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Minigolf Willisau'
    © Willisau Tourismus
    Minigolf Willisau
    Minigolf course
    Schlossfeldstrasse 5, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Willisau deer park'
    Willisau Tourismus | CC-BY
    Willisau deer park
    Zoo
    6130 Willisau

Culture & tradition

  • Open detail page 'Guided tour of Willisau'
    Guided tour of Willisau
    from CHF 7.20 p. p.
    guided tour
    Postplatz 2, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'Swiss Bottle Museum '
    Luzern Tourismus, Laila Bosco | CC-BY
    Swiss Bottle Museum
    Museum
    Käppelimatt, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'HUG Ringli shop'
    Felder Photography, Fabienne Felder | CC-BY
    HUG Ringli shop
    grocery shop
    Menznauerstrasse 20, 6130 Willisau
  • Open detail page 'DIWISA store'
    © Willisau Tourismus
    DIWISA store
    grocery shop
    6130 Willisau
At the heart of Medieval Willisau is its colourful old quarter. The heart of town is encircled by fortifications – including two towering gates, which stand guard over rows of small local shops selling regional specialities.
Willisau
Historische Altstadt von Willisau mit Hauptgasse, siebeneckigen Brunnen und mittelalterlichen Gebäuden im Luzerner Hinterland.

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