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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to Willisau _______________________________ 1
Attractions _______________________________________ 2
History of Willisau _________________________________ 8
The Napf area ___________________________________ 13
History of the Willisauer Ringli ______________________ 14
Recipe with Willisauer Ringli _______________________ 15
Guided tours ____________________________________ 16
Additional tips ___________________________________ 18
Restaurants | cafés ______________________________ 22
Hotels | bed & breakfasts _________________________ 24
Other overnight accommodations ___________________ 26
Shopping _______________________________________ 27
Events _________________________________________ 28
Rent event rooms ________________________________ 30
More information ________________________________ 31
Town plan ______________________________________ 32
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Beat Brechbühl, Rita Pauchard, Priska Ziswiler, Fabienne Felder,
Fabian Feigenblatt, Pius Häfliger, Martin Müller, Stadtarchiv
Willisau, Bruno Bieri, Willisau Tourismus, Monika Bächler, Stefan
Tolusso
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The town of Willisau
Willisau - Kleiner Geschichts- und Kunstführer (Little history and
art guide)
Print SWS Medien AG PriMedia, Sursee
Number of copies 600 copies | Mai 2023

WELCOME TO WILLISAU
Willisau lies at the foot of the Napf landscape and is the economic and cultural centre of the region. The
picturesque old town invites you to explore with its historic buildings, cosy street cafés, restaurants and
large selection of shops.
ANFAHRT
The spacious Schlossfeld grounds will make any athlete’s heart beat faster. Community club life is very
important, with more than a hundred clubs offering activities for every taste and age. In the wonderful
Die Region Willisau ist mit dem ÖV von allen
Napf region, you will also find rest and relaxation on cycling and hiking tours. With the canton school,
Richtungen gut mit der Bahn und dem Bus oder
vocational school and curative education school, Willisau also has a wide range of educational opportunities.
mit dem Auto und Motorrad via A2 erreichbar.
There’s always something going on in Willisau:
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with the legendary Jazz Festival, the Christkindli
market, the carnival and the many sports and club
events, you will find plenty of events with national
and international appeal in Willisau.
We look forward to your visit.
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The town of Willisau
Service and administration centre
Zehntenplatz 1 | 6130 Willisau
+41 (0)41 972 63 63
stadtkanzlei@willisau.ch
www.willisau.ch
Opening hours
Mon. – Fri.
Sat. and
public holidays
8.30 a.m. - 12.00 a.m.
13.30 p.m.- 17.00 p.m.
9.00 a.m.- 13.00 p.m.
(mid-April - mid-October)
Opening hours
Mon. 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thur. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
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ATTRACTIONS
Old town of Willisau
The late medieval old town of Willisau forms a
rectangle about 250 metres long, fl anked by the
castle hill to the south and the Enziwigger river
to the north. The two gate towers form the eastern
and western ends. The old town presents
itself today as it was rebuilt after the last town
fi re in 1704. There are no representatively built
and artistically fi tted town houses. Nevertheless,
the modest houses, harmoniously graded
in their storey heights, create a generous impression
of the complex as a whole. The oldest
houses are located in the western sector and on
Müligass. They were spared from the last town
fi re. In 2013, the main street was renovated and
converted into a pedestrian area. An original
road surface, the removal of footpaths and special
lighting give the Willisau centre a modern
aesthetic.
Lower Gate
The Lower Gate, fi rst mentioned in 1347, had
been rebuilt for the second time following the
town fi re in 1704, and was torn down in 1854 after
falling into a state of disrepair. It wasn’t until
1980 that it was rebuilt in accordance with old
designs – but with a larger passageway.
Town fountains
The sources of the water in the town’s fountains
are – somewhat unusually – inside the town wall
on the Schlossberg castle hill. The three fountains
of the town were built in 1600 in the highly
unusual shape of a heptagon. In the 1950s,
the fountains, which had become dilapidated,
were torn down and rebuilt in accordance with
old plans. The fi gures on the fountains – church
patrons Petrus and Paulus and the Madonna
with child – were created by artists Rolf Brem
(Paulus), Franco Annoni (Madonna) and Eugen
Häfelfi nger (Petrus) in the 1960s. In 2007, the
town of Willisau received the “Brunnenpreis”
award from the Ernst + Hanna Hauenstein Foundation.
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Town hall / theatre hall
(Can only be visited as part of a guided tour)
The town hall in the middle of the Old Town
was built after the last town fi re in 1720. The
ground fl oor was used as a “Schaal” (shop for
selling meat), and the upper fl oors served as a
“Tuchlaube”, where cloth merchants traded their
wares. The “Willisauer Ellenmass”, a standard
unit of measurement, displayed to the left of the
entrance, still recalls this time. In 1811, the Willisau
“Theatre and Music Lovers Society” took
up residence in the late baroque school theatre
– likely set up around 1720 – on the second
fl oor of the Monastery of St. Urban. In the 19th
century, the emporium gradually lost its original
purpose and was taken over by the corporate
community in 1886. Major changes took place
in 1911. The civic hall on the fi rst fl oor was renovated
and a slaughterhouse was installed on the
ground fl oor. The main façade was redesigned
during this same period. The massive ashlars
on the ground fl oor and the sgraffi to decorations
aimed to make the building appear more
valuable. From 1989 to 1991, the building was
thoroughly restored and expanded. The theatre
is now located on the top fl oor and is used as a
small stage for all types of performances. The
theatre curtain – painted by Willisau artist Xaver
Hecht – is considered a particular gem. The fi rst
and second fl oors house the education services
offi ces. The large room on the ground fl oor
– known as “Bürgersaal” (citizens hall) – is used
for concerts, exhibitions and other events.
Home of the Willisauer Ringli
The famous Willisauer Ringli have been produced
at their original home in the Willisau
Old Town since 1850. Further information about
the history of this local treat can be found on
page 14.

Lower Gate
Town fountain
Chapel of the Holy Blood | Upper gate
Café Amrein Chocolatier
Town hall
Upper gate
Town hall / theatre hall
Old town of Willisau

Willisau bailiff’s castle
St Nicholas Chape
Parish church of Saints Peter and Paul
Gettnau village chapel
Müligass
Town mill
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Chapel of the Holy Blood
Archaeological cellar

ATTRACTIONS
Upper Gate
The Upper Gate served as a watchtower in a fortifi
cation complex. Like the Lower Gate, it was
used as a prison and a torture chamber. It was
destroyed during each of the fi rst three town
fi res, but survived the fourth fi re in 1704, along
with the buildings above the former town hall,
where the fi re was kept at bay thanks to the fi re
protection wall. The Upper Gate hasn’t changed
much since it was rebuilt in 1546.
Heilig-Blut-Kapelle
(Chapel of the Holy Blood)
According to legend, in 1392 the devil took the
gambler Ueli Schröter after he blasphemed. Five
drops of blood fell from the sky onto the table,
which the other two gamblers could not wipe
away. The drops were cut out by the local priest
and are still kept in the Holy Blood monstrance.
Every year on the second Sunday after Pentecost,
an atonement procession takes place – the
Willisau Day of Indulgence. Around 100 years
after the wicked deed, the wooden chapel was
replaced by a Gothic building. The current chapel
was built in 1674. The three wooden early
baroque altars were built a few years later. Eight
oil paintings depicting the Holy Blood legend
adorn the chapel walls. The painted wooden
ceiling was added in 1854. Anton Amberg from
Dagmersellen painted the 70 pictures. They represent
biblical scenes, the apostles and the
secondary patron saints of the chapel. The chapel
underwent interior conservation and exterior
renovation in 2012.
CITY MAP
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page
Müligass
Willisau has survived four major town fi res.
Some of the town’s buildings, especially those
in Müligass, were left untouched by the third
(1471) and fourth (1704) fi re. For this reason,
some of Willisau’s oldest buildings can be found
in Müligass. The renovated wooden building
constructed in 1590 at Müligass 5 (Wehrle pottery)
is an example of the post-and-beam structural
design common at the time. Most parts of
the current façade date from the construction
period in the 16th century. The fi rst fl oor has
richly profi led beamed ceilings, door frames
and panelled walls. The façade of the building
Müligass 2 also contains parts from the Middle
Ages. Inside, various remnants are reminiscent
of a medieval keep. The Gothic ceiling on the
fi rst fl oor is particularly valuable. The attic even
dates back to the 12th century.
Parish church of
Saints Peter and Paul
The parish church was built between 1804
and 1810 in accordance with the designs of
renowned church builder Josef Purtschert of
Pfaffnau. The proportions of the large building
are a poor fi t with the 13th century Romanesque
tower attached to the west. Since the vibrations
of the bells were increasingly affecting the
aged walls, the copper-clad bell tower was built
on the nave in 1928/1929. Heated discussions
preceded construction of the tower, which was
designed by the famous architect Gaudi. The
interior of the church was renovated between
1995 and 1997. The ceiling frescoes and the altarpieces
were created by Willisau artist Xaver
Hecht (1757 to 1835). Johann Josef Moosbrugger
created the ceiling stucco work. The carved
wooden sculptures of the twelve apostles on the
walls and columns are particularly notable. The
patron saints of various guilds (Crispin, shoemakers’
guild; Eligius, farriers’ guild; Severin, weavers’
guild) are reminiscent of the busy craft life
in the old town back in the Middle Ages.
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Church tower
(Interior can only be visited as part of a guided tour)
The bell tower, which was erected in the early
13th century, is among the most beautiful and
best-preserved Romantic structures in the canton
of Lucerne, and it is the oldest piece of architecture
in Willisau. As the swinging of the bells
caused increasing wear and tear on the walls,
renowned architect Adolf Gaudy was commissioned
to design a new tower. In 1928/1929, he
built a copper-clad bell tower over the church’s
nave.
Town mill
(Interior can only be visited as part of a guided tour)
The town mill located on the fort wall – which
was in use for a total of around 700 years – was
fully renovated and expanded in 2001/2002 by
the Albert Köchlin foundation. The current town
mill building was erected between 1584 and
1600. It stands out in the row of houses owing
to its eleven-meter length. The two protruding
upper floors consist of a formerly visible brick-lined
framework. Parts of the wall preserve nearly
every epoch. The oldest are from the 12th century.
The roof truss from the year 1605 has been
completely preserved. It was possible to preserve
the old classical façade because a glass wall
on the inside ensures thermal insulation. The
large water wheel inside and the transmission
were likewise renovated. The town mill is now
privately owned.
Archaeological cellar
During the renovation of Schlossschür, archaeologists
discovered an approximately 700-year-old
cellar from the old administration centre and professionally
restored it. Parts of the old town wall
were also uncovered. The archaeology of the town
of Willisau can be experienced up close in the excavated
basement of the medieval pastor’s house
below the castle barn. Interesting information
about the cultural history can be accessed on a
touchscreen. The entrance is located on the west
front of the barn by the small archway in the town
wall. The archaeological cellar is accessible to all
and is open daily (during summer from 8 a.m. to
8 p.m. and during winter from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.).
Town castle
In the 14th century, the rulers of Willisau built what
was likely a two to three storey high stone castle
on the south-eastern corner of the town wall. This
marked the presence of the Hasenburgers, where
the legal and economic decisions were made. The
main castle of the Hasenburgers was north-east of
Willisau. Today, the regional registry office stands
on the foundation of the town castle. Some remnants
of the town wall have been uncovered inside
the building. The outlines of the former town castle
have been traced in the front garden. The dug
shaft well was also uncovered.
Willisau bailiff’s castle
(Can only be visited as part of a guided tour)
The Kutzenturm (tower of the bailiff‘s castle)
was built in the late 14th/early 15th century and
stood as a fortification tower in the ring wall and
was open towards the town. After the purchase
of Willisau in 1407, the city state of Lucerne
appointed a bailiff. Initially, he lived in Lucerne
and only came to the hinterland on court days
and for particularly important and lucrative business.
From 1651, the bailiff took up permanent
residence in Willisau. Between 1690 and 1695,
Lucerne built the castle on the hill south of the
old town for the bailiff. The bailiff at that time
was called Franz Bernhard Feer. The castle is
among the most significant secular baroque
structures in central Switzerland. The design
of the first two floors is particularly impressive.
This includes the stucco decoration, the panelling
and the paintings. The opulent stucco work
in what is now a wedding hall was created by the
two Luganese artists August Giacomo and Pietro
Neurone. Francesco Antonio Giorgioli from
Ticino created the magnificent ceiling paintings.
Various mementos of the songwriter and singer
Hans Roelli – born in Willisau in 1889 – are
kept in an adjoining room on the ground floor.
The rooms on the first floor feature impressive
panelling. The room facing east is particularly
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ichly panelled. In the corridor, a picture cycle
recollects the legend of the Holy Blood. These
pictures are also originals, but slightly smaller in
format than the panels in the Chapel of the Holy
Blood. With its sgraffito decorations, the façade
is reminiscent of stately southern buildings.
The influence of Ticino artists is obvious here.
The castle is attached to the Kutzenturm tower.
It was part of the old town fortifications and was
built in the late 14th/early15th century. Following
the collapse of the old order in 1798, the castle
lost its importance as the seat of the bailiff. The
owner and usage changed several times. From
1808 to 1810, it housed the cantonal teacher
training seminar. In 1833, the reformed educator
Friedrich Fröbel opened a reform school, which
was sharply criticised by conservatives. He therefore
had to close it again in 1836. The town
administration used the space for around 100
years. Until 1959, various departments of the
town school and the secondary school (“Untergymnasium”)
were also housed there. The castle
is now home to various government offices and
the wedding room for the regional registry office.
St Nicholas Chapel on the hill
The chapel was part of the castle that stood on
the hill in the Middle Ages. The chapel was built
in the late 12th or first half of the 13th century. It
remained standing after the castle complex was
destroyed in 1386. The oldest bell in the canton
of Lucerne (dating to the end of the 12th century)
hangs in its tower. The roof was replaced
in 1497, and the chapel was fully restructured
around 1655 – these changes gave the chapel
its current form. Inside, various wall paintings
give an insight to its former aesthetic. Over time,
the windows and doors were also replaced,
some of which is still evident today. The chapel
was most recently restored back in 2010.
Chapel St. Jakob auf Bösegg
The Bösegg chapel is located on the western
border of the Willisau parish in the shade of a
massive beech tree. The current chapel was built
in 1949 on the same spot where its predecessor
stood. Pilgrims erected this chapel in gratitude
for their safe return from the pilgrimage to
Santiago de Compostela (Spain). The legend of
this pilgrimage is depicted on panels in the chapel.
The bladdernut tree is said to have grown
from a branch that the people cut down at some
point during their journey home.
Ring wall
The ring wall was first documented back in 1417.
It originally led from the eastern and western rows
of houses – the backs of which also formed the
town wall – up to the castle hill, and ran across the
entire plateau where it then joined together. The
only major remnant of the free-standing ring wall
remained on the west side of the hillside.
Gettnau village chapel
The late Gothic chapel of St. Anna and St. Niklaus
was built in 1504. The elegant, hexagonal
ridge turret with the slender pointed helmet is
one of the most beautiful of its kind. The south
wall is decorated with a distinctive sundial. Several
statues from the second half of the 17th
century decorate the chapel – the Mother of
God, St. Joachim with Maria and Josef with the
baby Jesus, the saints Wendelin and Nikolaus
as well as Anna herself. A comprehensive restoration
took place in 1976. The chapel from the
early 16th century stands in the middle of the
village at the fork to Schötz.
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HISTORY OF WILLISAU
Name
The name Willisau is documented for the first time
in 1101 as Willineshowo, in 1234 as Willosowe, and
in 1491 as Wilisow. The farming settlement of Gesserswil
– Cozeriswilare – is mentioned as early as
893 in a deed of donation to the Fraumünster convent
in Zurich.
Banner – coat of arms – seal
The banner shows a standing red lion with blue
claws on a yellow (gold) background. This banner
was created by adopting the coat of arms of the former
Habsburg county and Freiamt lords. The seals
were used jointly by the county of Willisau and the
town of Willisau in the 14th and 15th centuries. The
town of Willisau only began using its own seal in
the second half of the 17th century. The round seal
shows St. Peter enthroned with a key and tiara, with
the coat of arms with a standing lion at his feet. A
standing red lion with blue claws in a yellow field
also forms the coat of arms of Willisau.
First traces
Humans came to Willisau as far back as prehistoric
times. A beaten flint axe was found while cutting
peat in Ostergau in 1946. In 1963, a Neolithic
stone axe blade was found in Rossgassmoos.
The Helvetians first occupied the land that is now
Switzerland around 400 BC. They appear to have
settled in the area of Willisau in large numbers as
well. This may have been because of the gold that
the mountain streams carried down from the Napf
mountain. Gold washing continued to be carried
out as a trade in Willisau until the 19th century.
The Helvetians were followed by the Romans.
Findings from the Roman era indicate that Romans
stopped in Willisau, at least on their way
through the region. Towards the end of the 4th
century, the Alemanni brought an end to Roman
rule in Switzerland. The Alemanni left traces here,
too. They also settled in the floodplain between
the Buchwigger and Enziwigger.
Founding of the town
Willisau was a part of the county of Aar-Gau from
the 11th century onwards. The last count of Aar-
Gau gave it as a gift to his friend Emperor Frederick
I. Frederick bequeathed the territory to the
counts of Habsburg (Austria). At the beginning of
the 14th century, the indebted Habsburgs pledged
all of their Willisau possessions to the Hasenburg
barons. In 1302/1303, the Hasenburg barons built
a fortified centre – the town of Willisau – on the
site of the previous farming village as a symbol
of their status. Around 150 people lived here.
In 1330, Willisau received the right to hold annual
and weekly markets and the right to enforce criminal
law. Willisau gradually grew into a commercial
town and a trading centre for various essential
goods.
Caption
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A
B
C
Detail from the map of Lucerne based on Hans Heinrich Wägmann. City of Willisau with the buildings
from the early 17th century. It is a replica of the original Wägmann map, which is now lost. Wägmann
created his map between 1609 and 1613.
Merian copper engraving of Willisau, 17th century.
Image of the old town of Willisau with the lower gate before demolition (watercolor by H. Keller from
1835)

A
B
C

D
E
F
G
H
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Willisau and Lucerne
After the last male Hasenburg heir died, Willisau
passed to the counts of Aarberg. In 1407, Maha,
Duchess of Neuchâtel and the widow of one of
these counts, sold Willisau for 8000 guilders to
what was then the city-state of Lucerne. Willisau
was governed by a provincial bailiff until 1789.
While control by Lucerne meant Willisau would
continue to lack political autonomy for several
more centuries, it did see economic benefits and,
increasingly, more development as well.
Town fires
Willisau has been ravaged by four major fires. In
1375, Austrian sovereign Duke Leopold III had
the town burned down to stall his enemies, the
Guglers (French and English mercenaries), and to
prevent them from finding shelter there.
In 1386, Duke Leopold III spent an entire week in
Willisau before the Battle of Sempach. Despite an
agreement to the contrary, when he departed, he
allowed his troops to plunder, destroy and burn
the town down.
The two other fires occurred in 1471 and 1704. On
21 August 1471, a fire broke out in the house of
Jakob Schmid, which was located in the centre of
Willisau. It spread so quickly that every building
and the two gate towers lay in ashes within two
hours. Only the parish church, the parsonage and
three other buildings remained standing. Because
the fire was the result of negligence, not only was
Jakob Schmid put in prison and his assets confiscated,
but he was also expelled from the country.
On 17 November 1704, there was a fire between
the Krone inn (now called Haus Leopold Kreiliger)
and the bakery. The fire quickly destroyed 117
buildings. The buildings on the sunny side above
Caption
D Votive picture from the city fire in 1704
E Old town of Willisau around 1912
F Old town of Willisau with a gap
at the lower gate
G Müligass
H Old bailiff‘s castle in Willisau
the town hall (now Städtli pharmacy) through to
the Upper Gate, Müligass and the parish church
were saved. As in the year 1471, support in the
form of money, food and construction materials
poured in from around the confederation.
Willisau town and Willisau country
The Helvetic Republic first granted its citizens civil
rights and liberties at the end of the 18th century.
Tax districts were transformed into municipalities,
which became autonomous in 1803. In 1807, the
cantonal council drew the border between town
and country, resulting in two municipalities: Willisau
town and Willisau country. The two have been
merged again since 2006, and the reasons for the
division are now irrelevant.
Modern times
After the collapse of the old order as a result of
the French Revolution and the influence of France,
the industrial age gradually began in Switzerland
from 1798. The intention was that the hinterland
and especially Willisau should also benefit from
this. That’s why the trade association initiative
wanted to popularise Willisau as a possible business
location with a nationwide trade and industry
exhibition. This exhibition took place in the castle
in 1855. However, there was no direct economic
upswing. Outsiders did not want to set up businesses
in the hinterland. The population was afraid
of losing their traditional jobs and resisted new
developments. The authorities and a large part of
the population also resisted the development of
the railway or at least did not advocate for it. People
were afraid of all the possible consequences
that a railway would bring. In 1850, construction
was planned for the Swiss Centralbahn railway
from Basel via Zofingen–Willisau–Wolhusen to Lucerne.
However, the more economical variant was
built via Sursee because Willisau did not continue
applying for the implementation. The trade association
therefore tried to get a connection to the
Centralbahn line via Nebikon with a horse-drawn
railway, which was later intended to become a
steam operation. However, the authorities were
dismissive of this plan as well. The lack of access
to a modern means of transport significantly de-
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layed the industrial boom. It was not until 1895
that the fi rst train pulled into Willisau, after the
Langenthal–Huttwil–Willisau–Wolhusen line had
been constructed. Larger industrial companies
were therefore not founded until the early 20th
century. These were companies in the wood and
metal processing industry, the graphics trade and
companies in the spirits and food industries. However,
the proportion of industrial companies did
not become very large. Numerous service and
business operations as well as a large number of
shops still belong to Willisau’s image.
Markets in Willisau
In a document from 1330, the weekly and annual
market is mortgaged to Ursula von Hasenburg.
In the decades that followed, there were repeated
problems with market rights, either because
the citizens did not comply with the regulations
or because the Lucerne lords changed the laws.
Such disputes are reported in various records. A
document from 1642 restores the weekly market
by statute. It becomes scheduled for Saturday. All
sorts of grains, cheese, butter, dried and green
fruit, eggs and tame and wild poultry could be traded.
Initially, two annual markets were held – one
in August and the other in December. In the 18th
century, this number rose to eight. On the Saturday
after Gallus (16 October), there was a market
for horses, cattle and pigs. On the occasion of the
Lorenzi market (in August) “knight’s games” took
place until 1798. These were banned by the council
“because they are only intended to lead young
people astray”. In 1817, the government approved
a market on the third Wednesday of every month.
The farming year ended with the Katharinenmarkt
at the end of November – which still has special
signifi cance. Today, the monthly markets usually
take place on the last Thursday of the month from
March to June, August, October and November.
Willisau today
Willisau now performs a central function in several
respects. These include, for example, the regional
tax, debt enforcement and registry offi ce. Willisau
is also the home to a baccalaureate school, vocational
schools, a sport centre, a remedial school,
the regional library and other regional institutions.
The town also carries out its central function with
its many retail shops and wholesalers.
History of the district of Gettnau
Over a thousand years ago, the Gettnau area was
likely just a single farm called Kepinhowa. What
does Kepinhowa mean? Kepo was an Alemannic
name of a male person. Owa referred to a grassy
area in or near water. Kepinhowa was therefore likely
a fl oodplain belonging to Kepo. The area was
mentioned in the 9th century as Kepinhowa in a tax
scroll of the Fraumünster convent in Zurich along
with other localities in the cantons of Lucerne and
Aargau. “Geppenouw” was fi rst unambiguously
mentioned in 1179 in deeds of ownership from
Pope Alexander III at the Muri Abbey in the canton
of Aargau. The name Gettnau has evolved several
times. For example, once “Getnouw”, later “Gättnauw”,
around 1754 “Gättnau”, from the 19th century
“Getnau” and today simply “Gettnau”. On 1
January 2021, the municipality of Gettnau merged
with the town of Willisau.
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THE NAPF AREA
Discover a unique cultural landscape
The Napf area is a sparsely populated hill and mountain
area between the cantons of Bern and Lucerne
and offers numerous opportunities for unforgettable
excursions. The Napf area is not only known for the
breathtaking views, but also for mystical legends
and stories.
Features of the landscape
The Napf area is characterised by hills, crests, ridges,
gorges and rifts. From the peak of the Napf,
which is 1406 meters above sea level, deep, steep
ditches run in a star shape down into the valley. The
mountain ridges, on the other hand, are narrow and
gently undulating. The numerous streams have partly
dug deep into the rocks and formed steep gorges.
The Napf consists mainly of conglomerate rock,
sandstone and marl. The Napf is the highest peak
in the Swiss Plateau and therefore offers a unique
view of the Lucerne hinterland, the Emmental, the
Alps and the Jura.
Legends and stories
Wherever nature was rough, legends and stories
arose. This is also true of the Napf area. The lonely
landscape with its “gorges and rifts” inspired plenty
of nightmarish stories. Among others, there are
stories about the “Türst”, the “Sträggele” or the
“Men from Enziloch”. For example, the menacing
figures from the Enziloch were held responsible for
the bad Napf thunderstorms.
You can find more information about the
legends and stories at
willisau-tourismus.ch/sagen
Hiking tips
for the Napf area
willisau-tourismus.ch/wandern
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THE HISTORY OF THE WILLISAUER RINGLI
The history of the Willisauer Ringli has a romantic
background. At the end of the 1850s, baker Heinrich
Maurer married Martha Peyer, who had worked as a
housekeeper for the Pfyffer family at the Heidegg castle.
From there, she brought the house recipe for the
Ringli, which her husband improved and named the
“Willisauer Ringli”. He tried to keep the recipe a secret,
but was unable to.
Soon, other bakers and private households in Willisau
were making their own Ringli. Following disputes and
court cases, a ruling was issued in 1920 stating that
the production of Willisauer Ringli is a common good
and therefore everyone is able to make them. However,
after people in other parts of Switzerland began
making Ringli, Willisau fought back.
A court ruling in 1977 stated that the Ringli may only
be produced in Willisau. In addition to local bakeries
and pastry shops, the company Hug AG makes Willisauer
Ringli in its “Ringli factory”.
What is a Willisauer Ringli?
The Willisauer Ringli is a round baked good. Because
of its high sugar content, it has a very hard
consistency. Its shape and hardness are also the
hallmarks of this biscuit.
It has always been made of sugar, water, flour, lemon
and orange zest, honey, salt and spices. The precise
combination is a secret.
Four steps to enjoyment
We will show you how to enjoy a
Willisauer Ringli properly.
You can find
shops on pages 20/21.
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RECIPE WITH WILLISAUER RINGLI
Preparation
Beat the egg yolks and sugar until foamy. Then dissolve
the coffee in the hot water and add. Fold in
the liqueur, Willisauer Ringli and cream and pour
the mixture in coffee glasses. Finally, freeze the iced
coffee for about five hours.
Recipe
Willisauer Ringli
Ice Coffee
TIP
Before serving, decorate with whipped cream and a
Willisauer Ringli.
Remove the glasses from the freezer
for about an hour before serving
and put in the refrigerator to allow
the mixture to thaw slightly and become
creamy.
Bon appetit!
Ingredients
4 egg yolks
40 g sugar
60 g Willisauer Ringli biscuits, ground
2 tbsp instant coffee
3 tbsp hot water
2 tbsp Willisauer Ringli liqueur
300 ml cream, whipped until stiff
150 g Willisauer Ringli biscuits
Rezeptidee von Nicole Bürli-Bremgartner
You can find more Willisauer Ringli
recipes on our website.
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/rezepte
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GUIDED CITY TOUR
Learn more about the exciting history
of Willisau on a guided tour in english!
More information and booking at:
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/stadtfuehrung
FREE
24H
AVAILABLE
DIGITAL GUIDED
CITY TOUR
The old town of Willisau can now also be discovered
digitally. Download the Digiwalk app
on your smartphone or tablet from the Google
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city tour and immerse yourself in the history
of Willisau. The digital city tour will lasts
approx. 30 minutes and will take you to the
most famous sights of the historic old town.
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/digitale-stadtführung
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ADDITIONAL TIPS
Willisau sports centre
Within a radius of only 300 m, you can find a very spacious
and diverse sports infrastructure: 9 sports halls, 5 grass
fields, athletics facilities with a 400 m track, 2 hard tartan
courts, 4 beach fields, weights and fitness room, wrestling
and boxing hall, indoor pool, Finnenbahn track, fitness
trail, Nordic walking park, bouldering wall, playgrounds
and plenty of parking spaces.
www.sportwillisau.ch
Indoor swimming pool
Its central location and pleasant ambience make the Willisau
indoor swimming pool a perfect meeting point for
everyone who loves the water. With its beautiful sunbathing
area, it’s also ideal in the summer!
www.sportwillisau.ch
Outdoor swimming pool
The Willisau outdoor swimming pool is located less than
300 metres from the train station. The pool, which is well
maintained, stands out for its retro charm and very family-friendly
atmosphere.
www.sportwillisau.ch
Tennis | squash | badminton | minigolf
The indoor tennis centre with three tennis courts, two badminton
courts and two squash boxes in the lower level
meets every athletic need.
Or spend an hour playing an exciting round of minigolf.
Nothing is left to chance at the tournament-friendly 18-
hole course, so you will be able to show off your skills.
www.schlossfeld.ch
Bowling
Enjoy a fun and exciting bowling game with your friends or
family. Eight modern bowling lanes await you! The bowling
area is right next to the bar, and comfortable seating areas
are an inviting place to chat, have a drink and pass the
time.
www.sportrock.ch
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Bowi play park
Discover the large play and movement park that the entire
family will enjoy. You can find prices and additional
information at:
www.bowi.ch
Breiten barbecue area
The Breiten barbecue area is located along the idyllic
Wigger stream near Willisau (about a 45-minute walk or
accessible via postbus) and is a popular destination for
families.
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/feuerstellen
Deer park | playground
Just a few minutes by foot from the Willisau Old Town is
the deer park with its animal residents and a playground
to pass the time.
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/hirschpark
MUSEUMS
Willisau archaeological cellar
The archaeology of the town of Willisau can be experienced
up close in the excavated basement of the medieval
pastor’s house below the castle barn. The archaeological
cellar is accessible to all and is open daily (during
summer from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and during winter from 8
a.m. to 6 p.m.).
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/archaeologiekeller
Bottle Museum
Discover Seppi Stadelmann’s collection of bottles from
around the world at the Swiss Bottle Museum.His collection
of more than 40,000 bottles is the only one of its
kind in the world.
www.flaschenmuseum.ch
CINEMA
The small rural cinema has been open since 1947 and
is a valuable cultural asset in Lucerne. A diverse programme
is offered to young and old alike.
www.cinebar.ch
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LOCAL RECREATIONAL AREAS
Ostergau pond landscape
About 2.5 km from Willisau you will fi nd the Ostergau
with its ponds well-stocked with fi sh. This area, with its
abundant fauna and fl ora, is a protected natural area.
Hiking tip:
Circular hike to the Ostergau
ponds from Willisau.
Anniversary path
The well-signposted path leads around the town of Willisau
and provides a wonderful view of the sights and the
landscape.
Length | Duration
11 km | approx. 3 h
Natural areas & lookout points
The Willisau region is rich in natural beauty. Whether in a
nature reserve or from a lookout point – enjoy the silence
and the beautiful landscape!
You can fi nd an overview at:
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/naturgebiete
REGIONAL PRODUCTS
Willisauer Ringli shops
Café Amrein Chocolatier
Hauptgasse 24
6130 Willisau
www.willisauerringli.ch
Opening hours
Mon. closed
Tue.–Fri. 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Sat.–Sun. 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
My Weibel Willisau
Bäckerei und Gastronomie
Bahnhofstrasse 19
6130 Willisau
www.myweibel.ch
Opening hours
Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Sat. 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sundays and public holidays
8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Before public holidays
6 a.m.–5 p.m.
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Hug Ringli shop in Willisau
Sample and enjoy Hug, Wernli and Dar-Vida products
in the Ringli shop in Willisau. A lot of baked goods, with
little packaging and fresh from the oven – that’s what
you will find at the factory store.
Opening hours
Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. | Sat. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
www.hug-familie.ch
DIWISA AG
Today, DIWISA is the leading producer of spirits. Go on a
guided tour to see how spirits are produced. The following
options are available:
Kafi Luz tour/gin tour/vodka tour and Marito tour
Destithek opening hours
Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. | 1:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
Sat. 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
www.diwisa.ch
Buuremärt (farmers market)
From mid-May to the end of October, you will find fresh
and regional products straight from the farm offered
every Saturday morning on Rathausplatz. In addition to
fresh vegetables, fruits and berries, you can also buy flowers,
a wide variety of baked goods, meat and smoked sausages,
eggs and cheese.
BICYCLES/E-BIKES
Heart route | Napf heart loop
The Napf heart loop is a spectacular e-bike route of discovery
around the Napf mountain. Three stages of a day each
will take you through this wild part of Switzerland. You can
find all information about the heart loop and the 13 heart
route stages at:
www.herzroute.ch
Rent a Bike
Rent e-bikes, bicycles or tandem bicycles for your twowheeled
adventure. Whether you’re planning a day trip or
a longer tour, at Rent a Bike you will find the bike you’re
looking for!
Mon.–Sun. 9 a.m.–12 p.m. | 1:30 p.m.–6 p.m.
www.rentabike.ch
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RESTAURANTS | CAFÉS
1
Gasthaus Post
Leuenplatz 3
6130 Willisau
www.gasthauspostwillisau.ch
T 041 970 25 06
Swiss cuisine,
BBQ/meat cuisine
6 Ristorante Pizzeria Da Luca
Hauptgasse 10
6130 Willisau
www.daluca-willisau.ch
T 041 989 00 59
Italian & Mediterranean,
Swiss cuisine
2
Gasthof zum Mohren
Mohrenplatz 1
6130 Willisau
www.gasthof-mohren.ch
T 041 970 11 10
Swiss cuisine, Italian and Mediterranean,
BBQ/meat cuisine,
vinotheque, fondue, game cuisine
67
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Castello 3
Hauptgasse 5
6130 Willisau
www.ristorante-castello3.ch
T 041 970 34 42
Italian & Mediterranean,
BBQ/meat kitchen, fish kitchen
3
My Weibel Willisau
Bäckerei & Café
Bahnhofstrasse 19 | 6130 Willisau
www.myweibel.ch
T 041 970 30 30
Swiss cuisine, fish cuisine, MON-
FRI daily menus also as takeaway,
sandwiches, fresh salads,
fruity desserts, Sunday brunch
8
Restaurant Taube (Tübali)
Grabenweg 5
6130 Willisau
041 970 12 89
Swiss cuisine, with a speciality
of “Militärkäseschnitten” (cheesy
bread) on market days
4 Baan Thai Untertor Willisau
Untertor 1
6130 Willisau
baanthai-sursee.ch/willisau
T 041 970 00 98
Restaurant and takeaway with
many traditional Thai delicacies,
and at lunchtime from Tues-Fri
also a copious all-you-can-eat
buffet.
5 Restaurant Sonne
Hauptgasse 4
6130 Willisau
Tel. 041 970 11 16
Swiss cuisine, game (seasonal),
butchery (on the Willisauer Kilbi)
9
10
China Garden
Grabenweg 8 | 6130 Willisau
www.chinake.ch
T 041 970 08 18
Chinese cuisine & takeaway,
menus at lunchtime, lunch allyou-can-eat
buffet on Wed, Thur
& Fri, buffet for groups of 12 or
more people possible daily on
request, special evening menus.
Café Amrein Chocolatier
Hauptgasse 24
6130 Willisau
www.willisauerringli.ch
T 041 970 11 14
Bakery pastry shop
Home of the Willisauer Ringli,
seasonal cuisine, Swiss cuisine,
vegetarian
Takeaway lactose free vegan gluten free
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You can find more information about the restaurants and cafés on our website.
willisau-tourismus.ch/kulinarik
CITY MAP
see last
page
11
Nordmen Bar Lounge
Hauptgasse 26
6130 Willisau
www.nordmen.ch
T 041 971 06 82
Enjoy exquisite whisky, gin
and wines in a cosy and stylish
atmosphere.
16
Sport Rock Café Willisau
Wydematt 8
6130 Willisau
www.sportrock.ch
T 041 970 10 00
Sandwiches, fresh salads, various
finger food, pizzas, cocktails,
coffee, Sport Rock Brewery with
its own „Rocks“ beer, brewery
tour
12
City Café & Lounge
Hauptgasse 25 | 6130 Willisau
www.citywillisau.ch
T 041 970 12 54
Italian & Mediterranean, diverse
selection of beers and drinks,
exclusive wines and exquisite
spirits
617
Restaurant Sagali
Chanzelsagen
6132 Rohrmatt
www.restaurant-sagali.ch
T 041 970 15 53
Swiss and Lucerne cuisine
13 Da Fusco Ristorante Italiana
Hauptgasse 46
6130 Willisau
www.dafusco.ch
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T 041 970 12 54
Swiss cuisine, Italian & Mediterranean,
BBQ/meat cuisine,
French, vinotheque, fondue,
game cuisine, gluten-free,
lactose-free
Restaurant Zopfmatt
Zopfmatt 3 | 6130 Willisau
www.zopfmatt.ch
T 041 972 52 71
A salad buffet, soup and seasonal
menus are available every
lunchtime. Coffee, snack buffet
in the morning and homemade
desserts in the afternoon.
14 Restaurant Sternen
Obertor 2
6130 Willisau
sternen-restaurant-catering.ch
T 041 970 12 86
Traditional Swiss cuisine
catering
19
Restaurant Linde
Menznauerstrasse
6126 Daiwil
www.lindedaiwil.ch
T 041 971 00 10
In addition to the nationally famous
“Poulet im Chörbli” chicken,
they also offer desserts and
a small but fine menu.
15
Restaurant Schlossfeld
Schlossfeldstrasse 5
6130 Willisau
www.schlossfeld.ch
T 041 970 35 35
Buure z‘morge brunch on Sundays,
Swiss cuisine, fish cuisine,
seasonal specialties, Fondue
Chinoise
20
Ristorante Pizzeria
La Strada Gettnau
Dorfstrasse 39
6142 Gettnau
www.lastrada-willisau.ch
T 079 444 64 25
Italian & Mediterranean
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HOTELS | BED & BREAKFASTS
Gasthaus Post
Leuenplatz 3 | 6130 Willisau
+41 (0)41 970 25 06 | gastro.post@bluewin.ch
www.gasthauspostwillisau.ch
from
CHF 50.-
CITY MAP
see last
page
2
Gasthof zum Mohren
Hotel Restaurant Pizzeria | Mohrenplatz 1 | 6130 Willisau
+41 (0)41 970 11 10 | info@gasthof-mohren.ch
www.gasthof-mohren.ch
from
CHF 100.-
20
Bed & Breakfast Hotel Peter und Paul
Wydematt 8 | 6130 Willisau
+41 (0)41 970 17 17 | info@peterpaulhotel.ch
www.peterpaulhotel.ch
Haustiere erlaubt (auf Voranmeldung)
from
CHF 69.-
21
Bed & Sport
Schlossfeldstrasse 5a | 6130 Willisau
+41 (0)41 972 60 10 | sport@willisau.ch
www.sportwillisau.ch
from
CHF 40.-
Parking
Non-smoking
WLAN
Central location
Pets not allowed
Wheelchair-accessible
With breakfast possible
With dinner possible
TV
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22
BnB Alois Buob
Schärligrund 3 | 6130 Willisau
+41 (0)41 970 21 53
from
CHF 40.-
23
BnB Das Art Atelier
Mühletalstr. 1 | 6130 Willisau
+41 (0)41 970 27 37 | info@dasartatelier.ch
www.dasartatelier.ch
from
CHF 30.-
24
BnB Hermann Morf
Sonnengrund 5b | 6130 Willisau
+41 (0)41 970 08 46 | ferel@bluewin.ch
from
CHF 35.-
Lounge
Kitchen
WC
Bathtub
Shower
Washing machine
Pick-up service from train station possible
Garden seating area
Playground
Shared use
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OTHER OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
Willisau caravan parking area
This simple parking area is located on a gravel parking
space next to the fire brigade depot. It has 12 parking
spaces, CEE connections, a waste disposal station
and a water supply. The parking area is only 800 metres
from the historic Old Town.
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/stellplatz
Nomady – camping for nature lovers
Discover beautiful natural spaces for your camping bus,
a romantic camping site or a hut away from the crowded
camping areas in the Napf area on the Nomady platform. A
typical Nomady offering is close to nature and quiet.
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/nomady
Online accommodation options
You can find other overnight accommodation
options in the Willisau region on our website:
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/unterkuenfte
Guest card
With the Willisau region guest card, you will benefit as an
overnight guest in the Willisau and Lake Lucerne regions
from numerous discounts on mountain railways, restaurants
and day trips. You can find further information on our
website:
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/gaestekarte
We hope you have an eventful stay!
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SHOPPING
Enjoy a shopping tour in the Willisau Old Town and visit the charming shops in one of the popular markets.
We have compiled a selection for you here.
Affolter Bijouterie
Hauptgasse 34 | 6130 Willisau
www.affolter-willisau.ch
Whether you’re looking for contemporary jewellery,
trendy watches or engagement rings or rings for a
loved one, the friendly and expert staff at Affolter Bijouterie
will be happy to help you!
Bouquet Willisau
Hauptgasse 20 | 6130 Willisau
www.blumengarten.ch
In addition to beautiful bouquets and plants, during
the summer months you can also enjoy a coffee or
other delicacies on the cosy terrace in the middle of
the Old Town.
Buuremärt Willisau (farmers market)
Hauptgasse 46 | 6130 Willisau
www.buuremaert-willisau.ch
Every Saturday morning from mid-May to October,
you can buy fresh products straight from the farm
right in the centre of Willisau at the farmer’s market.
Monthly market in the Willisau Old Town
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/monatsmarkt
The monthly market has a long tradition in Willisau
and generally takes place on the last Thursday of
each month. The Old Town is car-free on these days.
weinzirkel.ch GmbH | Bottega del Vino
Postplatz 4 | 6130 Willisau
www.weinzirkel.ch
Wine lovers will find exquisite wines from famous
regions here. Tastings are regularly offered in the
Bottega del Vino.
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EVENTS
Carnival
The fi fth season starts on the Friday after 6 January
with a large march by the Karnöffelzunft
(carnival guild) and the Willisau Guggenmusig
(local groups that play brass music). The high
points of the carnival are the Städtlifasnacht (the
carnival festival in the Old Town) on the Sunday
after Maundy Thursday, and Sprüchlimontag
(“rhyme Monday”) celebrated in various inns and
restaurants.
Monthly market
A market generally takes place on the last
Thursday of every month, starting in March.
The largest market in the region, the Katharinenmarkt,
takes place at the end of November every
year.
Buuremärt (farmers market)
From mid-May to the end of October, you will
find fresh and regional products straight from
the farm offered every Saturday morning on
Rathausplatz. In addition to fresh vegetables,
fruits and berries, you can also buy flowers, a wide
variety of baked goods, meat and smoked sausages,
eggs and cheese.
Cross-country run in Gettnau
Every two years, the Gettnau running club organises
the Gettnau cross-country run, which
attracts running enthusiasts from all over Switzerland
to the Willisau region.
Kilbi (autumn fair)
Each October on the weekend of the third Sunday,
several stalls, show booths and “coffee
shacks” attract young and old from throughout
the surrounding area. A fair market also takes
place on the following Monday.
Christkindli Märt (Christmas market)
At the beginning of December every year, Willisau
transforms into a hub of Christmas activity.
The numerous visitors are greeted by market
stalls with Christmas decorations and festive
music in the town’s various squares and the
parish church.
Rathausbühne (town hall stage)
A meeting place for lovers of small-scale theatre.
Around a dozen events take place each year
on the oldest baroque stage in central Switzerland.
Jazz festival
At the end of August and the beginning of
September every year, Willisau becomes a
mecca for jazz lovers for fi ve days. What began
in the 1960s with Niklaus Troxler is now continued
by his nephew Arno Troxler. During these
days, the festival site becomes a meeting point
for all jazz fans and everyone interested.
Event calendar
Current events can be found in the event calendars
of Willisau Tourism and the town of Willisau.
Willisauer Lauf (run)
At the end of each September, the challenging
12 km course beckons runners from throughout
Switzerland to compete. A short obstacle
course through the Old Town is offered to the
youngest runners.
Event calendar
Willisau Tourismus
event calendar
town of Willisau
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Jazz Festival
Kilbi
Jazz Festival
Willisauer Lauf
Carnival
Jazz Festival
Christkindli Märt
Carnival
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RENT EVENT ROOMS
Room reservations
in the town of Willisau
The following rooms can be reserved through the
town of Willisau:
Festhalle (festival hall)
large hall
small hall
foyer
town hall
civic hall
theatre hall
Schlossschür
lower gate tower parlour
armoury
town mill
seminar/event room
meeting room
Gettnau community hall
Kepinhowa Gettnau multi-purpose facility
Room reservation
at the sports centre in Willisau
Lecture and training rooms
Bed&Sport dormitories
sports facilities
You can fi nd further information about the
Willisau sports centre at
sportwillisau.ch
Room reservations
at the Willisau Catholic Church
Parish centre of Mary Magdalene
Church of the Holy Blood
Parish Church of Peter and Paul
Further information can be found at
kath-kirche-willisau.ch/raumvermietung
Further information about rooms and reservations
can be found at
willisau.ch/raumreservation
Meeting rooms
Bnb Hotel Peter & Paul
Further information can be found at
peterpaulhotel.ch/meeting
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MORE INFORMATION
Willisau parking areas
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Festival hall | bus parking
“Im Grund” underground car park
Zehntenplatz
illisau Old Town
Castle
P6
P7
P8
P9
Kantonsschule
Schlossfeld
Leisure centre
BLS train station car park
You can find further information about parking options at
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/parkplätze
Willisau parking permits
Parking permits for long-term parking can be ordered from the town of Willisau. You can find all
related information at
www.willisau.ch/formulare/bestellung-parkkarte-stadt-willisau/
Maps and brochures
Looking for inspiration for your next trip to the Willisau region?
Have a look at our maps and brochures for some excursion ideas.
Order maps and brochures now!
www.willisau-tourismus.ch/broschueren
Key phone numbers
International emergency call
112
first aid, ambulance
144
Rega, air rescue service
1414
Police
117
fire brigade
118
roadside assistance
140
Pharmacies / chemist‘s / doctors
An overview with all contacts can be found at
willisau.ch/leben-wohnen/leben/gesundheit
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Legend
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Train station
WC
Willisau Tourismus
Viewpoint
Children’s playground
City administration
Old Town attractions
1 Lower town fountain
3 Middle town fountain
4 Town hall/theatre hall/slide show
5 Home of the Willisauer Ringli
6 Upper town fountain
7 Upper Gate
8 Chapel of the Holy Blood
9 Müligass
10 Parish church of Saints Peter and Paul
11 Town mill
12 Archaeological cellar
13 Bailiff’s castle
Recycling collection point
Attraction | excursion tip
Hotel | BnB
Parking
Willisau anniversary trail
approx.11 km | 3 h (signposted)
city tour
approx. 2 km | 1-2 h
Excursion tips
14 Deer park with playground
15 Minigolf
16 Indoor swimming pool
17 Schlossfeld sport centre
18 Outdoor swimming pool
19 St Nicholas Chapel
20 Ostergau pond landscape
21 Rent a Bike e-bike and bicycle rentals
22 DIWISA AG
23 Hug Ringli shop
24 BOWI play park
25 Cinema
26 bottle museum
Restaurants | cafés
32 | 32 |
1 Gasthaus Post
2 Gasthof zum Mohren
3 My Weibel Bäckerei und Gastronomie
4 Baan Thai Untertor Willisau
5 Restaurant Sonne
6 Ristorante Pizzeria Da Luca
7 Ristorante Pizzeria il Castello 3
8 Restaurant Taube
9 China Garden
10 Café Amrein Chocolatier
Hotels | BnB‘s
1 Gasthaus Post
2 Gasthof zum Mohren
20 Bed & Breakfast Hotel Peter und Paul
21 Bed & Sport
22 BnB Alois Buob
11 Nordmen Bar Lounge
12 City Café & Lounge
13 Da Fusco Ristorante Italiana
14 Restaurant Sternen
15 Freizeitzentrum | Restaurant Schlossfeld
16 Sport Rock Café
17 Restaurant Sagali
18 Restaurant Zopfmatt
19 Restaurant Linde, Daiwil
20 Ristorante Pizzeria La Strada Gettnau
More informationen on page 22/23
23 BnB Das Art Atelier
24 BnB Hermann Morf-Frei
RV parking space
More information on page 24/25

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Picture on the front and back side: old town of Willisau (Beat Brechbühl)
Willisau Tourismus
Hauptgasse 10
Postplatz 2 (from December 2023)
6130 Willisau
+41 (0)41 970 26 66
info@willisau-tourismus.ch
www.willisau-tourismus.ch
Stadt Willisau
Dienstleistungs- und Verwaltungszentrum
Zehntenplatz 1 | 6130 Willisau
+41 (0)41 972 63 63
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