Intro

There is no need to book an expensive flight to San Francisco to take a look round a former prison.

Welcome to Barabas – Switzerland’s first jailhouse hotel. This historic central prison of Lucerne was built in 1862 and operated as a prison until 1998. Today, you have the opportunity of sleeping where some years earlier criminals had spent their time.
Mr Barabas was an artist and inmate, imprisoned until 1975 for conscientious objection. He painted a fresco in one of the cells which is still there today. He painted everything he missed during his detention, such as women, money and wine.
Speaking of wine: after the tour, visitors can enjoy a drink and some snacks or even a meal together in the prison courtyard or main hall.

General information

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Time required
2 to 4 hours (half day)
Suitable for
Groups

Group & pricing information

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Language
German, English
Group Size
8 - 25
Price From
CHF 20

Contact

Hotel Barabas Luzern
Löwengraben 18
6004  Luzern
Switzerland

Phone  +41 41 417 01 99
info@barabas-luzern.ch
barabas-luzern.ch
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Overview
Lucerne
Lucerne – Lake Lucerne Region

Contact

Hotel Barabas Luzern
Löwengraben 18
6004 Luzern
Phone  +41 41 417 01 99
barabas-luzern.ch
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