Winter excursions in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne

Five Engelberg freeride routes promise spectacular sights, the company of a mountain guide, security and character.

Only in Lucerne. From the pier near Lucerne railway station, guests can travel directly to the Klewenalp Stockhütte ski area by boat. This one-hour trip is a chance to enjoy some amazing views of Lake Lucerne.

The first time you have to muster up the courage, but then you’ll never want to stop: daredevils get the opportunity to hurtle headfirst down a toboggan run on the airboard.

There's no need to travel to the far north to enjoy ice fishing: it's also possible at an altitude of about 2000 m.a.s.l. in the heart of Switzerland.

The group will hike through the wintry forest on snow shoes, enjoying the tranquillity of nature and fascinating ice crystals, accompanied by mountain guide Markus Gerig from Göschenen. After the hike, an open-air bath in a heated wooden tub is just the ticket, with great views of the Damma Glacier.

Learning to cross-country ski is the perfect winter pastime for the whole family. Everyone can have fun and get involved. It’s also a handy winter skill to have.

The blue-yellow Fruttli Train is a special summer highlight for young and old guests of Melchsee-Frutt.

On a themed tour, visitors will get to know aspects of Swiss transport history, in which women play a key role.

During the detective trail through the old town of Zofingen and the surrounding area, which lasts approximately two hours, participants are required to solve various riddles so they can follow the treasure map on an exciting journey of discovery.

Pilgrims have been visiting the monastery of Einsiedeln for over 1000 years. The monastery lies in the midst of a breathtaking landscape with a deep blue lake and jagged mountain tops. Today more and more nature lovers and culture-minded visitors are joining the pilgrims.

With its gigantic dimensions, the cave hole in the Muota Valley sets a new world record: no other cave system in the world is as deep or as long.

The view from Stanserhorn overlooking ten Swiss lakes and 100km of Alpine mountains is quite superb. The 30-minute Stanserhorn circular trail is the best way to enjoy these 360-degree views.

Fine dining and a stylish gaming experience at the Grand Casino Luzern.

Do you know how delicious, golden beer is brewed? No? Then it’s high time to find out.

Produced by hand in Malters. Sold all over the world. Skis from long-established Swiss company Stöckli. Founded in 1935, the company with its own ski manufacture is synonymous with perfection and passion.

“Who thought there would be a healthy chocolate heaven?”

The Water Tower, Chapel Bridge and Musegg Wall dominate the historical skyline of the city of Lucerne. However, the best view of the lake basin can be enjoyed from the path that runs along the Musegg Wall.

Izakaya Nozomi offers an introduction into the world of Japanese rice wine. Enjoy a guided tasting of different sakes plus Japanese snacks.

Climb up 1,500m in altitude from Andermatt to the Gemsstock, at almost 3,000m above sea level. From this vantage point that is truly in the heart of the Swiss Alps, you have all-round views sweeping across half of Switzerland.

Although our mountain railways were Europe’s first, we also operate the latest generation of trains. Dear Passenger, We’d like to take you on a journey through time. Board a heritage train in Arth-Goldau and then travel back down from Rigi Kulm to Vitznau in the valley below in the latest articulated railcar.

Immerse yourself in the world of chocolate and experience indulgence with all your senses. Whether cosy hours in the ChocoCafé, exciting insights in the ChocoWelt or exquisite delicacies in the ChocoBoutique - the ChocoDromo combines tradition, craftsmanship and a love of chocolate in one unique place.

The Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach is the national centre of research and protection of local birds and their habitats, which is supported by the population. The new visitor’s centre is clearly the destination and the tourist attraction on Lake Sempach.

In the Lucerne region, the scavenger hunt is available in and around the city of Lucerne, in Weggis-Vitznau, on the Klewenalp, and between Sarnen and Stansstad. The city of light and its surroundings attract not only tourists, but foxes too. Crack codes in the old town, solve puzzles in the surrounding area or decipher clues while surrounded by beautiful panoramic mountain views – there’s no chance of boredom here.

Whether on an individual visit or a fascinating guided tour – a journey of discovery into the distant past.

The Swiss have known and loved him from their infancy: the blue children’s book character Globi. Even on the road he is part of the party – on the Globi-Express of the Zentralbahn route from Lucerne to Engelberg.

Eichhof is a proud beer of a proud region. Brewed in the heart of Switzerland. A beer that has been appreciated throughout the whole country for more than 180 years.

The Kids Arena is Lucerne’s largest indoor children’s playground. Right throughout the year, children from 0 to 10 years can come and run around, climb up, slide down and tumble to their hearts’ content.

The “Säge” in Giswil is one of history’s great survivors. Made entirely of wood, Switzerland’s only water-powered sawmill exudes nostalgia and the romanticism of an age-old craft.

Numerous specialties are produced in the innovative alpine cheese dairy in Marbach, many of which are certified as “Echt Entlebuch – Made in Entlebuch”. The products are made from buffalo milk, which makes them something very special. The cheese dairy’s owners, the Jaun family, were the first in Switzerland to process buffalo milk and also produced the first buffalo mozzarella to be made in Switzerland.