Bookstores in Lucerne
Bookstores reward the browsers. Lucerne, Lucerne has 80 mapped right now, and 4 of them deal in used books. That's 80 bookshops mapped around Lucerne, each with its own shelves and specialties. The used sections are where the real bargains hide.
This guide covers every bookstore we could verify in and around Lucerne (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Kinderbuchladen Zürich and Schulthess, plus Lüthy. If a bookshop's missing from Lucerne's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Lucerne bookstore lineup
80 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Kinderbuchladen Zürich
BookstoreRun by Stäheli Books AG
Kinderbuchladen Zürich is Bookstore run by Stäheli Books AG on 32 Oberdorfstrasse, Zürich. Kinderbuchladen Zürich also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
32 Oberdorfstrasse, Zürich, 8001
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +41 79 869 90 44
Schulthess
BookstoreRun by Schulthess Druck
Schulthess is Bookstore run by Schulthess Druck. Schulthess also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Lüthy
BookstoreRun by Bücher Balmer
Lüthy is Bookstore run by Bücher Balmer on 3 Rigistrasse, Zug. Lüthy also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-We,Fr 09:00-19:00; Th 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
3 Rigistrasse, Zug, 6300
Hours: Mo-We,Fr 09:00-19:00; Th 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00
Hirschmatt Buchhandlung
Bookstore
Hirschmatt Buchhandlung is Bookstore on 26 Hirschmattstrasse. Hirschmatt Buchhandlung also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00.
26 Hirschmattstrasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Travel Book Shop
Bookstore
Travel Book Shop — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Travel Book Shop: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su off; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-17:00
Stocker
BookstoreRun by Lüthy + Stocker
Run by Lüthy + Stocker, Stocker is Bookstore, found on 44 Hertensteinstrasse in Luzern. Also worth knowing about Stocker: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
44 Hertensteinstrasse, Luzern, 6000
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-17:00
Benziger
Bookstore
Benziger — Bookstore, found on 85 Hauptstrasse in Einsiedeln. Also worth knowing about Benziger: it has a website with more detail.
85 Hauptstrasse, Einsiedeln, 8840
Never Stop Reading
Bookstore
Never Stop Reading — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Never Stop Reading: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +41 44 578 09 35
Buchantiquariat Benz
Bookstore
Buchantiquariat Benz — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Buchantiquariat Benz: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su off; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +41 44 261 57 50
Biblion Antiquariat
Bookstore
Biblion Antiquariat is Bookstore. Biblion Antiquariat also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off
Orell Füssli
BookstoreRun by Orell Füssli Thalia
Orell Füssli is Bookstore run by Orell Füssli Thalia on 4 Füsslistrasse, Zürich. Orell Füssli also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
4 Füsslistrasse, Zürich, 8001
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
Piz Buch und Berg
Bookstore
Piz Buch und Berg — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Piz Buch und Berg: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-13:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-13:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00
Phone: +41 44 240 49 49
books & more
Bookstore
books & more is Bookstore on 3 Zollhausstrasse, Luzern. books & more also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
3 Zollhausstrasse, Luzern, 6015
Buchhandlung Untertor
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Untertor is Bookstore on 11 Bahnhofstrasse, Sursee. Buchhandlung Untertor also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
11 Bahnhofstrasse, Sursee, 6210
Libreria Italiana
Bookstore
Libreria Italiana is Bookstore on 30 Hohlstrasse, Zürich. Libreria Italiana also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 14:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
30 Hohlstrasse, Zürich, 8004
Hours: Mo-Fr 14:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-16:00
Noten Punkt
Bookstore
Noten Punkt is Bookstore. Noten Punkt also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed
Phone: +41 43 268 06 45
K und K
Bookstore
K und K is Bookstore on 35 Gotthardstrasse, Thalwil.
35 Gotthardstrasse, Thalwil, 8800
Bücher-Brocky
Used bookstore
Bücher-Brocky — Used bookstore, found on 4 Bederstrasse in Zürich. Also worth knowing about Bücher-Brocky: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH off; it has a website with more detail.
4 Bederstrasse, Zürich, 8002
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH off
Co-Mix
Bookstore
Co-Mix is Bookstore. Co-Mix also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00, Th 10:00-20:00, Sa 09:00-17:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00, Th 10:00-20:00, Sa 09:00-17:00
House of Books
BookstoreRun by edition fink
Run by edition fink, House of Books is Bookstore, found on 30 Anwandstrasse in Zürich. Also worth knowing about House of Books: the map lists its hours as "during events"; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
30 Anwandstrasse, Zürich, 8004
Hours: "during events"
Phone: +41 44 542 32 80
Sammelpunkt
Bookstore
Sammelpunkt — Bookstore, found on 84 Kalkbreitestrasse in Zürich. Also worth knowing about Sammelpunkt: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 12:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
84 Kalkbreitestrasse, Zürich, 8003
Hours: Mo-Fr 12:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Bücher Antiquariat Durchbruch
Used bookstore
Bücher Antiquariat Durchbruch is Used bookstore on 15 Kirchgasse. Bücher Antiquariat Durchbruch also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00.
15 Kirchgasse
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Leserei Buchhandlung
Bookstore
Leserei Buchhandlung is Bookstore. Leserei Buchhandlung also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Su off; Tu-We 09:00-12:00,13:30-17:00; Th-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo,Su off; Tu-We 09:00-12:00,13:30-17:00; Th-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Balance Engel
Bookstore
Balance Engel — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Balance Engel: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 15:30-18:30; Sa-Mo off.
Hours: Tu-Fr 15:30-18:30; Sa-Mo off
von Matt
Bookstore
von Matt is Bookstore. von Matt also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:30; Sa 08:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:30; Sa 08:00-16:00
Orell Füssli
BookstoreRun by Orell Füssli Thalia
Orell Füssli is Bookstore run by Orell Füssli Thalia on 8 Theaterstrasse, Zürich. Orell Füssli also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
8 Theaterstrasse, Zürich, 8001
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-18:00
Orell Füssli
BookstoreRun by Orell Füssli Thalia
Orell Füssli is Bookstore run by Orell Füssli Thalia on 8 Stadelhoferstrasse, Zürich. Orell Füssli also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
8 Stadelhoferstrasse, Zürich, 8001
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Orell Füssli
BookstoreRun by Orell Füssli Thalia
Orell Füssli is Bookstore run by Orell Füssli Thalia on 145 Altstetterstrasse, Zürich. Orell Füssli also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; PH off; it has a website with more detail.
145 Altstetterstrasse, Zürich, 8048
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; PH off
Lüthy
BookstoreRun by Lüthy + Stocker
Lüthy is Bookstore run by Lüthy + Stocker. Lüthy also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00
Buchhandlung Bellini
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Bellini — Bookstore.
Bücher Dillier
Bookstore
Bücher Dillier — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Bücher Dillier: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-12:00, Tu-Fr 13:00-18:30, Sa 09:00-16:00; Mo off.
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-12:00, Tu-Fr 13:00-18:30, Sa 09:00-16:00; Mo off
Otz
Bookstore
Otz — Bookstore, found on 23 Kirchgasse in Lenzburg. Also worth knowing about Otz: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-13:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
23 Kirchgasse, Lenzburg, 5600
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-13:00,14:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-16:00
Phone: +41 62 892 06 80
scriptum
Bookstore
scriptum — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about scriptum: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-12:00,14:00-18:30;Sa 08:00-12:00;PH closed.
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-12:00,14:00-18:30;Sa 08:00-12:00;PH closed
Buchantiquariat
Bookstore
Buchantiquariat — Bookstore.
Buchhandlung Hirslanden
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Hirslanden — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Buchhandlung Hirslanden: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 08:30-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Fr 08:30-18:30; Sa 08:30-16:00
Das Haus der Bibel
Bookstore
Das Haus der Bibel is Bookstore on 10 Bäckerstrasse, Zürich. Das Haus der Bibel also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:30-18:30; Sa 09:30-16:00; Dec Mo 14:00-18:30; it has a website with more detail.
10 Bäckerstrasse, Zürich, 8004
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:30-18:30; Sa 09:30-16:00; Dec Mo 14:00-18:30
Analph
Bookstore
Analph — Bookstore, found on 10 Strassburgstrasse in Zürich. Also worth knowing about Analph: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa10:00-16:30; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
10 Strassburgstrasse, Zürich, 8004
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:30; Sa10:00-16:30
Phone: +41 44 241 96 95
Jeeg
Bookstore
Jeeg is Bookstore on 9 Grüngasse, Zürich. Jeeg also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
9 Grüngasse, Zürich, 8004
Hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +41 44 557 50 19
allerdings Antiquariat
Bookstore
allerdings Antiquariat — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about allerdings Antiquariat: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 13:30-18:00; Sa 10:30-16:00; We off.
Hours: Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 13:30-18:00; Sa 10:30-16:00; We off
Press & Books
BookstoreRun by Valora
Press & Books is Bookstore run by Valora on 27 Baarerstrasse, Zug. Press & Books also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
27 Baarerstrasse, Zug, 6300
Ibercultura
Bookstore
Ibercultura is Bookstore. Ibercultura also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th 14:00-18:00; Fr 09:30-18:30; Sa 09:30-16:30.
Hours: Mo-Th 14:00-18:00; Fr 09:30-18:30; Sa 09:30-16:30
mille et deux feuilles
Bookstore
mille et deux feuilles is Bookstore on 6 Glasmalergasse. mille et deux feuilles also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
6 Glasmalergasse, 8004
Hours: Tu-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
Phone: +41 44 291 11 33
Gelesene Bücher
BookstoreRun by Buch-Antiquariat BUCH und BILD Wädenswil
Gelesene Bücher is Bookstore run by Buch-Antiquariat BUCH und BILD Wädenswil. Gelesene Bücher also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +41 79 433 55 34
pile of books
Used bookstore
pile of books is Used bookstore on 16 Zentralstrasse, Zürich. pile of books also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 12:00-19:00, Sa 11:00-17:00; PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
16 Zentralstrasse, Zürich, 8003
Hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-19:00, Sa 11:00-17:00; PH off
Phone: +41 43 333 29 45
el LIESyum
Bookstore
el LIESyum — Bookstore, found on 2 Schwandelstrasse in Thalwil. Also worth knowing about el LIESyum: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2 Schwandelstrasse, Thalwil, 8800
Hours: Tu-Fr 09:00-12:00,13:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Phone: +41 44 720 09 03
Stocker
BookstoreRun by Lüthy + Stocker
Run by Lüthy + Stocker, Stocker is Bookstore, found on 18 Mythencenterstrasse in Ibach. Also worth knowing about Stocker: it has a website with more detail.
18 Mythencenterstrasse, Ibach, 6438
Ex Libris
BookstoreRun by Ex Libris
Run by Ex Libris, Ex Libris is Bookstore, found on 30 Bahnhofstrasse in Sursee. Also worth knowing about Ex Libris: it has a website with more detail.
30 Bahnhofstrasse, Sursee, 6210
Ex Libris
BookstoreRun by Ex Libris
Run by Ex Libris, Ex Libris is Bookstore, found on 21 Aarauerstrasse in Staufen. Also worth knowing about Ex Libris: it has a website with more detail.
21 Aarauerstrasse, Staufen, 5603
Stocker
BookstoreRun by Lüthy + Stocker
Run by Lüthy + Stocker, Stocker is Bookstore, found on 2 Bitzistrasse in Stans. Also worth knowing about Stocker: it has a website with more detail.
2 Bitzistrasse, Stans, 6370
Orell Füssli
BookstoreRun by Orell Füssli Thalia
Orell Füssli is Bookstore run by Orell Füssli Thalia. Orell Füssli also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Emmenbrücke, 6020
Phone: +41 848 84 98 48
Weltbild
BookstoreRun by Weltbild Verlag
Run by Weltbild Verlag, Weltbild is Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Weltbild: it has a website with more detail.
Press & Books
BookstoreRun by Valora
Press & Books is Bookstore run by Valora on 15 Mythencenterstrasse, Ibach. Press & Books also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
15 Mythencenterstrasse, Ibach, 6438
Press & Books
BookstoreRun by Valora
Press & Books is Bookstore run by Valora.
Buch Paradies
BookstoreRun by Buch Paradies AG
Buch Paradies is Bookstore run by Buch Paradies AG on 23 Zugerstrasse, Wädenswil. Buch Paradies also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
23 Zugerstrasse, Wädenswil, 8820
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:30; Sa 09:00-17:00
Phone: +41 44 680 26 10
Jenny
Bookstore
Jenny is Bookstore. Jenny also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00,13:30-18:00; Sa 08:00-16:00.
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-12:00,13:30-18:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
Buchhandlung Bodmer
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Bodmer — Bookstore. Also worth knowing about Buchhandlung Bodmer: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; PH closed
Paranoia City Buchhandlung
Bookstore
Paranoia City Buchhandlung is Bookstore on 12 Ankerstrasse. Paranoia City Buchhandlung also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-18:30; Sa 11:00-17:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
12 Ankerstrasse
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:30; Sa 11:00-17:00
Phone: +41 44 241 37 05
Blex Blech + Buch
Bookstore
Blex Blech + Buch is Bookstore on 177 Badenerstrasse, Zürich. Blex Blech + Buch also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 12:00-18:30; Sa 12:00-17:00; PH off; it has a website with more detail.
177 Badenerstrasse, Zürich, 8003
Hours: We-Fr 12:00-18:30; Sa 12:00-17:00; PH off
Buchhandlung Wolf
Bookstore
Buchhandlung Wolf — Bookstore, found on 149 Zürichstrasse in Küsnacht. Also worth knowing about Buchhandlung Wolf: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 08:30-12:30, 14:00-18:30; Sa 08:30-16:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
149 Zürichstrasse, Küsnacht, 8700
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-12:30, 14:00-18:30; Sa 08:30-16:00
Phone: +41449104138
Orell Füssli
Bookstore
Orell Füssli is Bookstore.
What the map tells us about bookstores in Lucerne
58 of the 80 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — bookshops keep civilised hours, so the listed ones are usually reliable.
58 have websites listed. Worth a look for events — readings and signings get announced there first.
4 of the shops are tagged as selling used books — the second-hand shelves are where out-of-print gems and first editions turn up for pocket change.
The Lucerne bookstore crawl
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: Kinderbuchladen Zürich on 32 Oberdorfstrasse, Schulthess, Lüthy on 3 Rigistrasse, Hirschmatt Buchhandlung on 26 Hirschmattstrasse, Travel Book Shop, Stocker on 44 Hertensteinstrasse, Benziger on 85 Hauptstrasse, and Never Stop Reading. That's 80 stops on the Lucerne bookstore crawl. 72 more are listed below.
Bookstore tips for Lucerne
The regulars' playbook for Lucerne's bookshops:
- Support the shop's own publishing at Kinderbuchladen Zürich. Some independents publish local authors or print their own anthologies. Buying them funds the ecosystem directly.
- Learn the remainders table at Schulthess. Publisher overstocks sold cheap. Great for gift buying — new books at used prices.
- Check the cookbook section. Cookbooks are the most browsed and least bought section, which means the used shelf is full of barely-touched gems.
- Don't skip the small press section. The weird, wonderful stuff lives here. Small presses take the risks the big publishers won't.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Lucerne — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new bookstore in Lucerne can take a while to appear. Spotted a closure among the 80, or a bookstore we missed entirely? The map is the source of truth here — one OpenStreetMap edit corrects it for everyone.
We don't list prices — they change constantly and vary by edition. What we list is the where: real shops, verified by real mappers, in alphabetical order with no favourites.
If you run one of the 80 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Bookstore listings for Lucerne: 80 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.