Holiday destinations in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne

In the heart of Switzerland, right by the blue-green Lake Uri, you’ll find Brunnen. This picturesque town is ideal for excursions to the surrounding mountains, boat trips, hikes, aquatic and winter sports – or for a shopping experience at the Victorinox Store.

Sachseln is located directly on Lake Sarnen, surrounded by lovely mountains. Älggialp forms the geographic centre of Switzerland. Flüeli-Ranft is a treasure of myths and spirituality. The village is the home of Brother Klaus, located on the Way of St. James.

As small as Flüeli-Ranft in the canton of Obwalden may seem, it actually enjoys great fame. The place of pilgrimage of the Swiss national saint, Nicholas of Flüe, invites you to visit the chapel – and take a trip to the Ranft Gorge.

Switzerland’s largest upland moor, in Central Switzerland between Rothenthurm and Biberbrugg, has been successfully preserved. The broad moorland landscape is an important conservation area for plants and animals, but also a fascinating place for relaxation and adventure for visitors.

Morschach is located on a sun terrace above Lake Lucerne in the canton Schwyz. The cable car takes you to the mountain village of Stoos and on to the Fronalpstock with a view of the Central Swiss Alps. The Swiss Holiday Park, the largest holiday resort in Switzerland, attracts visitors to this event.

Lungern lies on Lake Lungern in the canton of Obwalden, halfway between Lucerne and Interlaken. In summer, take a dip at the lakeside bathing area and hike the Butterfly Trail high above the shimmering green lake. The train journey from Lucerne takes around 50 minutes.

Arth-Goldau is your gateway to Mount Rigi in Central Switzerland. One of Europe's oldest cogwheel railways takes you up to the "Queen of the Mountains", where you can admire 13 lakes and the Alps. At Goldau Nature and Animal Park, you'll encounter wolves, lynx and bears among enormous boulders.

Küssnacht am Rigi lies on Lake Lucerne, where, according to legend, William Tell shot the bailiff Gessler with his crossbow. Walk through Hohle Gasse to Gesslerburg Castle and take the cable car up to Seebodenalp. In December, more than 200 lanterns light up the Klausjagen procession.

Today, the former trading and fishing town is best known for the “Battle of Sempach”. The town impresses with its historic old town and beautiful location on the shores of Lake Sempach.

Welcome to Alpnach alongside the beautiful Lake Lucerne and at the foot of the majestic mount Pilatus, rich in legend and dragon lore, and with the steepest cogwheel railway in the world.

The village of Amsteg in Canton Uri owes its existence to its location on the Gotthard Pass route. First came the “Säumer”, the pack-animal drivers, who stopped here before negotiating the pass. Then a proper road was built, followed by the railway, a motorway and – the most recent milestone – the new Gotthard rail link.

In the middle of a large recreational area with lake, forests, Alps and mountains, you will find Giswil.

Dallenwil is nestled between mountains and meadows in the Engelberg Valley. The charming village is known for its nature experiences and the mountain railway to the Wirzweli. Here you will find peace and quiet, panoramic hiking trails and plenty of space to take a deep breath.

This small fishing and farming village is located in the Uri basin, right on the banks of Lake Lucerne. The village, which lies at the foot of an impressive mountain backdrop, is the smallest municipality in the canton of Uri.

Beckenried lies on Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland. A cable car takes you up to Klewenalp in 10 minutes, directly into the hiking and skiing area. By the lake, you can go swimming or take a boat to destinations such as Mount Rigi and Rütli.

The authentic Schwyz experience world at the heart of Switzerland presents the very best of nature, adventure, culture and history: from the primitive Muotathal valley to the monastery of Einsiedeln and the Swiss Knife Valley Visitor’s Center.

Between lake and mountains, Sarnen is your haven of peace in central Switzerland. You stroll along Lake Sarnen, swim on well-kept shores and start tours in Obwalden's mountains. By train and bus you can reach destinations such as Pilatus, Stanserhorn and Melchsee-Frutt.

The Lucerne-Lake Lucerne region is emblematic of Switzerland and offers plenty of variety with things to see and a host of nature experiences. Explore the mountains with the unbeatable panoramas, idyllic lakes around Lake Lucerne and the city of Lucerne itself.

Muotatal in the canton of Schwyz is an unspoilt mountain valley home to Switzerland’s longest cave. Explore Hölloch on a guided tour and hike through the country’s largest ancient spruce forest. A circular trail reveals how local weather prophets interpret signs in nature to make their forecasts.

Altdorf, Uri’s main town with its famous monument to William Tell, is located in the Lower Reuss Valley, south of Lake Lucerne. It is an ideal starting point for excursions to the Uri vacation region, which has many attractive offerings.

Beromünster is situated on a gentle hill between Lake Baldegger and Lake Sempacher. The little town is known today not only for its magnificent abbey district, but also for its former radio station – and for the first letterpress to be mentioned in Switzerland.

Gersau occupies a romantic location on the southern slopes of the Rigi by Lake Lucerne, on what is sometimes called the "Riviera of Central Switzerland". High above Gersau is the Rigi-Scheidegg area, both a paradise for walkers and a small winter sports area, with excellent views.

Located in the heart of Central Switzerland, between Schwyz and Einsiedeln, the Mythenregion may be quickly and easily reached from all directions. From Zürich in about 45 minutes and from Lucerne/Zug in 30 minutes.

One of the most beautiful views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains awaits you on the Bürgenstock. See it from the spectacular cliff path or from the Hammetschwand lift. The journey is also thrilling: travel from Lucerne by catamaran and cable car.

Einsiedeln is located on a plateau near Lake Sihl. Discover the pilgrimage site with the baroque monastery complex and visit the Chapel of Mercy of the Black Madonna. Einsiedeln is ideal for outdoor activities and excursions to Lake Lucerne or Lake Zurich.

Stans is the capital of the canton of Nidwalden and lies at the foot of the Stanserhorn. The expansive main square in the centre of town is truly magnificent – and one of the most beautiful squares in Switzerland.

This much-loved holiday destination on the Gotthard massif has a lot to offer. From the mild southern shores of Lake Urner and the picturesque villages - often under preservation order - or the romantically wild valleys, to the idyllic mountain lakes and the gleaming snow fields of the majestic mountains, many of them over 3,000 m high.

The lively town of Schwyz, capital of the canton with the same name, is home to the Forum of Swiss History and important founding documents of the Swiss Confederation. Schwyz and the area surrounding it, is famous for its cherry blossom and numerous cherry specialities. And Schwyz is also where the famous Swiss army penknives come from.

The holiday resort of Vitznau lies on Lake Lucerne in Central Switzerland. From here, Europe's first mountain railway takes you to Rigi Kulm in around 30 minutes. In the village, you'll find palm trees along the lakeshore, a once-secret fortress inside the mountain and boats connecting destinations around the lake.

Lucerne is one of the major stops on any trip to Switzerland. In addition to the unmistakable cityscape with the lake, Chapel Bridge and historic old town, Lucerne offers many sights and is the perfect starting point for excursions to the region around Lake Lucerne.

The small town of Zofingen at the western tip of Aargau canton, once the seat of the Frohburgs, is famed for its beautifully intact Old Town with gardens along the former surrounding walls, and the Heiternplatz square at the top of Zofingen's "own" hill, the venue for the annual Heitere Open Air festival.

The Sörenberg holiday resort lies in the Entlebuch Unesco biosphere at an altitude of 1165 meters. With its unique plant and animal life, this fantastic moor landscape earned the region the distinction as one of a mere 400-biosphere reserves in the world. A true highlight for nature lovers and families.

Leave your everyday cares behind you and treat yourself to something really nice. At Sempachersee Lake and throughout the surrounding region, you can experience nature at its most pristine, discover cultural treasures, enjoy excellent cuisine, engage in sports, and much more besides.

Weggis, by Lake Lucerne, is a place of indulgence and relaxation. With a Mediterranean climate and fantastic views of the lake and mountains. Let yourself be pampered in a wellness hotel on the Central Swiss Riviera and combine a boat trip with a trip to the Rigi or Lucerne.