Welcome to Lucerne
Lucerne is located in the heart of Switzerland on
Lake Lucerne at the gateway to central Switzerland. The capital of the canton of the same name, it is one of the most attractive destinations in Europe with its many sights.
Discover Lucerne
Lucerne’s pier is the best spot for a photo ever. There is a fantastic view of the city, lake and mountains from the
Musegg Wall with its nine towers. Between the two iconic wooden bridges over the Reuss is the
Jesuit Church with its onion domes. The path through the picturesque old town with its squares and fountains leads you to another popular sight with photographers, the “
Lion of Lucerne”.
Chapel Bridge and Old Town
The
Chapel Bridge with its cycle of paintings is the undisputed landmark of Lucerne. It runs from the
New Town past the water tower to the
Town Hall Quay. Why not stop at a café on the Reuss River before strolling through the beautiful Old Town, enjoying historic places such as the wine market or the Kornmarkt with the
town hall. Notable features include the painted façades and the many shops. The compactness of the old town makes it perfect for a shopping tour.
Lucerne and Lake Lucerne
Start your tour around the lake at the unique
KKL next to the train station. A little further on is the “Inseli” park, which is a haven in summer. Take a stroll along the wide waterfront promenade opposite with its elegant hotels to the
Museum of Transport. In warmer weather, you can explore the lake by pedalo and end the day with a dip at the
lakeside swimming pool.
In and around Lucerne
The fjord landscape of Lake Lucerne is best explored by boat. Discover the top excursion destinations in the region:
Brunnen on the “
Swiss Path”,
Vitznau with the
Rigi or
Alpnachstad with the
Pilatus. Lucerne’s local mountain scores points for its fondue gondola and the largest suspension rope park in Switzerland on the
Fräkmüntegg. The “
Golden Tour” takes you to the most beautiful spots around the “Dragon Mountain”.
Experience Lucerne for less
If you stay overnight, you will receive a free
CityCard to the value of CHF 50. The
Museum Pass offers great value, covering nine Lucerne museums. The
Tell Pass lets you enjoy free travel by bus, train, boat and cable cars and mountain railways throughout central Switzerland.
