The Kapellbrücke is gorgeous. Lake Lucerne is stunning. And the crowds? Very real.
Lucerne pulls more tourists per square kilometer than almost any other Swiss city. And when you're walking the Old Town at midday, the public toilet situation requires a plan, not a prayer.
You've probably found this blog post because, well, you gotta go. Perfect! I wrote this guide out of pure necessity after hunting down a public toilet in Lucerne last summer.
My guide lists current fast food codes at Burger King and McDonald's, every free public toilet from the official city dataset, plus all 19 Nette Toilette ("friendly toilet") venues and opening hours.
Toilet Codes in Lucerne (Verified February 2026)
| Location | Address | Code | Last Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King (Station) | Bahnhofplatz | 1414 | February 2026 |
| McDonald's (Station) | Bahnhofplatz | 2587 | February 2026 |
| McDonald's (Old Town) | Hertensteinstrasse 32 | 5757 | February 2026 |

Free Public Toilets in Lucerne City Center
These are operated by the City of Lucerne and are free of charge. For the most accurate data, I sourced the list directly from the official dataset. And here's a full interactive map of Lucerne public toilets.
| Name | Address | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Bahnhofplatz (neben Torbogen) | Bahnhofplatz | – |
| Bleichergärtli | Bleichergärtli | Accessible · Euro-Key |
| Bundesplatz | Bundesplatz | – |
| Franziskanerplatz | Franziskanerplatz | – |
| Kasernenplatz | Kasernenplatz | – |
| Mühlenplatz | Mühlenplatz | – |
| Rathausquai | Rathausquai | – |
| Säli | Sälistrasse | – |
| Schwanenplatz | Schwanenplatz | Accessible · Euro-Key |
| Schweizerhof | Schweizerhofquai | – |
| Löwenplatz | Löwenplatz | – |
| Vögeligärtli | Pilatusstrasse | – |
Free Public Toilets near Lucerne City Center
| Name | Address | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Gletschergarten | Denkmalstrasse 4 | – |
| Lido | Lidostrasse | – |
| Schiffsteg Lido | Lidostrasse | – |
| Inseli | Inseliquai | – |
| Bootshafen Alpenquai / Ufschütti | Alpenquai | – |
| Messe / Allmend | Allmendstrasse | – |
| Richard Wagner Museum | Tribschenstrasse | – |
| Zimmereggbad | Zimmeregg | Accessible · Euro-Key |
| Rotsee / Ruderzentrum | Rotsee | – |

The "Friendly Toilet" Network in Lucerne
Lucerne's official Nette Toilette ("Friendly Toilet") program is backed by the City of Lucerne. Participating venues display a sticker and allow anyone to use their toilet free of charge. Unlike in other businesses, there is no purchase required. Just walk in and ask.
Look for the "Feel free to use our friendly toilet – Stadt Luzern" sticker at the entrance.
| Business Name | Address | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bacio della Mamma (Accessible) | Seidenhofstrasse 5 | Daily 08:00–22:00 |
| Bar Capitol | Zentralstrasse 45a | Su–We 16:00–00:00; Th–Sa 16:00–02:00 |
| Restaurant Ammos | Reusssteg 11 | Mo/We/Th 11:30–22:00; Fr/Sa 11:30–22:30; Su 11:30–21:00 |
| Hotel Rebstock | St. Leodegar-Strasse 3 | Daily 07:00–00:00 |
| Ristorante La Fenice | Rössligasse 2 | Mo–Fr 11:00–15:00 & 17:00–23:00; Sa 11:00–23:00; Su 11:30–22:00 |
| Bistro Krienbrüggli | Bruggerstrasse 8 | Daily 10:00–22:00 |
| Wirtschaft zur Ente | Buobenmatt 2 | Mo–We 11:00–22:00; Th/Fr 11:00–23:00; Sa 09:00–23:00; Su closed |
| Barbès-Restaurant-Bar | Winkelriedstrasse 62 | Mo–Sa 10:00–00:30; Su closed |
| Restaurant Jodlerwirt | Rütligasse 4 | Th 18:00–00:30; Fr/Sa 18:00–02:30 |
| Hotel Ibis Styles Luzern City | Friedenstrasse 8 | Daily 10:00–23:00 |
| Restaurant Basilico & Jeff's Burger | Hirschmattstrasse 29 | Mo–Th 11:00–14:00 & 17:30–22:30; Fr 11:30–23:30; Sa 11:30–23:00; Su closed (Jeff's: daily 11:30–23:00) |
| Bierliebe & Friends | Rathausquai 10 | Su–We 11:00–23:00; Th–Sa 11:00–00:30 |
| Restaurant Mill'Feuille | Mühlenplatz 6 | Mo–Sa 07:30–23:00; Su 09:00–22:00 |
| Restaurant Bar California | Alpenstrasse 6 | Mo–Th 11:30–14:00 & 17:30–00:00; Fr 11:30–14:00 & 17:30–02:00; Sa 15:00–22:00; Su 14:00–00:00 |
| Bottega Icilio | Löwengraben 6 | Tu–Th 09:30–21:00; Fr 09:30–19:00; Sa 11:00–17:00; Su/Mo closed |
| Restaurant Parterre (Accessible) | Mythenstrasse 7 | Mo–We 11:00–23:00; Th/Fr 11:00–00:30; Sa 09:00–00:30; Su 09:00–23:00 |
| Hotel Beau Séjour Luzern | Haldenstrasse 53 | Daily 08:00–23:00 |
| Restaurant Bündnerland | Eisengasse 15 | Mo–We 17:30–22:00; Th/Fr 11:30–14:30 & 17:30–22:00; Sa 11:30–22:30; Su 12:00–20:00 |
| Hotel de la Paix | Museggstrasse 2 | Daily 09:00–22:00 |

Tips for Using Toilets in Lucerne

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Last updated: February 2026 by Dimitri Burkhard, founder of Newly Swissed.









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