Paddle Steamer on Lake Lucerne

Paddle Steamer on Lake Lucerne – To cruise on scenic Lake Lucerne in a nostalgic paddle steamer, to marvel at villas and castles, to discover culinary specialties, or to enjoy a wholesome breakfast - all these opportunities are offered on lake cruises starting in Lucerne.

To cruise on scenic Lake Lucerne in a nostalgic paddle steamer, to marvel at villas and castles, to discover culinary specialties, or to enjoy a wholesome breakfast - all these opportunities are offered on lake cruises starting in Lucerne.

Chapel Bridge and Water Tower

On the water – Lucerne lies on the river Reuss, at the end of Lake Lucerne, framed by impressive mountains. The city has been a stronghold of tourism since 1840, thanks to the well-preserved Old Town with its Chapel Bridge and Water Tower.

Schon in der Frühzeit war die Felseninsel zwischen dem Genfersee und den steil aufragenden Bergen bewohnt. Von hier wurde jahrhundertelang der Schiffsverkehr auf dem Genfersee und der bedeutende Landweg zum St.Bernhard-Pass beherrscht. Vom 12. bis ins 16. Jahrhundert gehörte Chillon den Grafen von Savoyen, dann eroberten die Berner die Wasserburg, danach die Waadtländer. Über 300’000 Besucher besichtigen pro Jahr Chillon mit den Wandmalereien aus dem 14. Jahrhundert, den unterirdischen Gewölben, Paradesälen und dem original erhaltenen Schlafzimmer aus der Zeit der Berner Herrschaft. Schon in der Frühzeit war die Felseninsel

Confiseur Bachmann

Shopping Tipps – Confiseur Bachmann is one of the leading confectioners in Switzerland. Our products are handmade daily, which guarantees freshness and good quality, and consist of only natural ingredients. We fulfil special requests with much care and passion. Come and visit our “Land of chocolate” at the Schwanenplatz in Lucerne!

Climate Trail

Family-friendly theme trails – The Climate Trail tells hikers about climate change. It highlights future challenges and problems but also presents new perspectives and opportunities.

The Climate Trail tells hikers about climate change. It highlights future challenges and problems but also presents new perspectives and opportunities.