Luzern, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

"At the White Cross" Inn

zum Wissen Krütz

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2013

1. Zum Wissen Krütz Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Das Wirtshaus “Zum Weissen Kreuz” wird erstmals 1495 in den städtischen Akten Luzerns erwähnt. Am 27. Juni 1495 bezahlte der Luzerner Rat dem “hansen zum wissen krütz” Wein. Kein anderes heute noch existierendes Wirtshaus kann eine Erwähnung bereits im 15. Jahrhundert nachweisen; das Weisse Kreuz ist das älteste Wirtshaus der Stadt Luzern, das bis heute unter seinem historischen Namen existiert.

English translation:
The "At the White Cross" Inn was first mentioned in 1495 in the Lucerne city records. On June 27, 1495 the Lucerne Council paid the "White Cross" for wine. No other still-existing inn can boast such an early mention from the 15th century. The White Cross is the oldest inn in the city of Lucerne, still existing today under its historic name.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1656.

Location. 47° 3.132′ N, 8° 18.396′ E. Marker is in Luzern. It is at the intersection of Furrengasse and Badergässli, on the right when traveling west on

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Furrengasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Furrengasse 19, 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: Grain Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Balthasar House (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Raben (within shouting distance of this marker); Bakers Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker); "By the Storks" (within shouting distance of this marker); The von Silenen Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Ludwig Pfyffer (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Willmann-Haus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Luzern.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 29, 2013

2. Zum Wissen Krütz Marker

"At the White Cross" Inn and Marker image. Click for full size.

August 19, 2024

3. "At the White Cross" Inn and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 720 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on September 7, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.