The animal farm is now run ecologically and offers visitors a wide-ranging experience.
Tilting their heads, the Alpacas observe the passing townspeople, the highland cattle enjoy the fresh grass, the chickens cluck endlessly and the pigs grunt contentedly in the oasis just behind the Musegg Wall. Buzzing with innovative ideas, Pia and Walter Fassbind have been running the farm devotedly since 2000. The activities offered keep growing: discover, learn, enjoy.
Farm with educational trail
The Fassbinds and their team farm 2.4 hectares of land containing 52 full-standard fruit trees (cherry, apple, pear, medlar, walnut and chestnut). Among the animal residents are four highland cattle, two alpacas, four mini pigs, eight Appenzeller Spitzhauben chicken (including Ueli the cockerel) and a cat. The stable doors are open to visitors: see what home looks like if you’re an animal and follow the educational trail to learn more about life on the farm (complete with exciting quiz).
Between the fragrance of coffee and the smell of the farm – the restaurant
The cosy restaurant (open from Mai til September) serves coffee and cake as well as refreshing home-made Musegg beer. The varied menu changes weekly and the breakfast here is very popular: the restaurant has become a gathering place for the neighbourhood and attracts visitors from near and far. Sit back and relax while your children run off to discover the farm before you even place your order. The shop by the restaurant has a range of souvenirs/gifts.
A hayloft for special occasions
The former hayloft is now an events room: it can be used for all kinds of things, such as play rehearsals, concerts or receptions. Contact the Hinter Musegg team to discuss your requirements. The farm also hosts a summer festival (from the end of June to the beginning of July) with concerts, drama and cabaret.
Schools, workshops and tours
There are activity days for schools, where the children don their wellingtons and help with the mucking out, looking after the animals, planting seedlings and guessing smells. Ecological and historical topics are taught in a fun way, as is the concept of sustainability.
Also hosted here are workshops on beer brewing and on identifying edible and medicinal wild plants. The guided tours range from bird and bat watching to energy-efficient building/living and exploring the habitat of the Musegg Wall or the tower clocks.
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Target group
Individual guests
Groups
School classes
Families
Teenagers
Adults
Seniors
Directions & Parking facilities
The Kulturhof Hinter Musegg is located in the middle of the city of Lucerne and is therefore easily accessible on foot. From Lucerne railroad station, stroll across the Seebrücke bridge, through the old town to the Schirmertor gate. After the Schirmerturm, turn left, cross the sports field and you are at the Kulturhof Hinter Musegg.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
Bus number 18 leaves Lucerne train station every 15-30 minutes. From the terminus "Bramberg" you can reach our farm in 3 minutes on foot.
Or from Lucerne train station to Kasernenplatz (bus 2, 12) and then walk up to the farm in 10 minutes. Or you can reach our farm directly from the station in about 15-20 minutes on foot.
By car:
As there are no parking spaces available at the courtyard, it is best to park your car in the Altstadt or Löwencenter multi-storey parking lots or in the blue zone. The parking garages are around 10-15 minutes' walk from the courtyard.
Bicycle:
(e-)bike connection with bike parking at the Bramberg sports facility
Accessibility / Location
In the city
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