Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

Zum Raben

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 19, 2024

1. Zum Raben Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Zum Raben
Erbaut 1595-1596.
1785 Gewährung des Tavernenrechtes.
1834-1835 Wiederaufbau nach Grossbrand.

1841 logierte hier der dänische Bildhauer Bertel Thorvaldsen, Entwerfer des Löwendenkmals.

In der zweiten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts Tagungsort der Konservativen.

Das zum Raben gehörende Haus, mit Durchgang zum Brandgässli, stammt aus der Mitte des 16. Jahrhunderts. Im Innern Wandgemälde von 1565 und gotische Fenstersäule.

1980 restauriert und im Innern teilweise umgebaut.

(English translation:)
Zum Raben (“at the Raven”)
Built in 1595-1596.
Granted tavern rights in 1785.
Reconstruction after a major fire in 1834-1835.

In 1841, the Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, designer of the Lion Monument, lodged here.

In the second half of the 19th century, it was a meeting place for the Conservatives.

The house belonging to Zum Raben, with a passage to the Brandgässli, dates from the middle of the 16th century. Inside, there is a wall painting from 1565 and a Gothic window column.

Restored in 1980 and partially rebuilt inside.

Erected by Stadt Luzern.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1785.

Location. 47° 3.117′ N, 8° 18.346′ E. Marker is in Luzern. It is on Kornmarkt, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kornmarkt 5, Luzern 6004, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bakers Guildhall (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Grain Market (within shouting distance of this marker); "By the Storks" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Fire Alley" (within shouting distance of this marker); Balthasar House (within shouting distance of this marker); Butchers’ Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Von Laufenhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); "Deer Square" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.

Zum Raben Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 19, 2024

2. Zum Raben Marker - wide view

The marker is (barely) visible here just to the right of the door.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.