Experiences in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne

The Hergiswil Glassworks have been located at Lake Lucerne since 1817. At that time, the Glassworks were a production site with ideal transportation routes for wood fuel and goods. The tradition of craftsmanship continues to live on within the framework of modern design. The exhibition recounts the history of glass and the Hergiswil Glassworks. Visitors can observe the glassblowers working at the furnace.

William Tell's son, Walterli, has gone missing. He should be picking up the birthday cake for his mother, Hedwig, and helping with the decorations for the party. Can the party be saved? We need you to find him!

Visit the largest baroque church in Switzerland and stand in front of the famous Black Madonna. Immerse yourself in 1,000 years of monastery history and taste wine from the monastery's own vineyards on Lake Zurich.

Hidden between Ristis and the mountain hut at Brunni, the 11 stories that Globi has written for his book have been stolen. All the children are invited to set off on the treasure hunt to find chests in which clues have been concealed that they use to track down the stolen stories.

Where circus artists and people running stalls once entertained people, there is now what is without a doubt one of the most popular green spaces in the city of Lucerne: the Vögeligärtli. Its name – meaning the “bird garden” – comes from the aviary that was built in the park in 1901.

The Seebad lakeside baths offer perfect seasonal bathing pleasure in the heart of the city of Lucerne. It is open for swimmers until 8 p.m. in summer, after which it is dedicated to restaurant-goers for the rest of the evening. As well as bathing, swimming, and sunbathing, massage and yoga are also available.

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.

The sophisticated Gütsch mountain restaurant is nestled on a small plateau near the peaks that soar above Andermatt. Here, guests can enjoy a seemingly endless view of the central Alps, where chef Markus Neff (16 Gault Millau points, 1 Michelin star) cultivates his elegantly clear-sighted cuisine “Between mountain and valley”. An exclusive 3-course menu and breathtaking views await you. A very special gourmet experience.

Do you know exactly where the very middle of Switzerland is? Near to a pretty little alp in the Kleine Melchtal, Obwalden canton.

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

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

Richard Wagner lived here on the shores of Lake Lucerne for six years. The museum named after him is surrounded by an extensive park right by the lake, offering unique views of the mountains. The park can be reached within a 30-minute walk from Lucerne, along a wonderful lakeside path.

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.

The Chapel Bridge is Lucerne's landmark and one of the oldest wooden bridges in Europe. Walk across the 204-meter-long bridge, discover the historical paintings and enjoy the view of the Reuss River and the Old Town.

The Musegg Wall towers over Lucerne and offers you history and views in one. Climb the medieval towers and enjoy the view of the lake, the city and the Alpine panorama.

When the summer season approaches, the first fast bikeboard ride is kicked off. The trendy sports equipment is simple to handle and guarantees an exciting adventure.

The Furka Cogwheel Steam Railway takes visitors back to the golden age of steam railways in Switzerland.

If you like bicycling through hills and dales, you will get your money’s worth in the bike arena of Emmetten.

Young or old, adrenaline junkie or connoisseur, the Fräkmüntegg adventures on Pilatus have something that will appeal to everyone.

The “Ufschötti” – the extensive expanse of greenery by the lake – is the place half of Lucerne heads for in the summer A 200-metre-long strip of sandy beach gives all its visitors real seaside vibes.

Away from the motorway and up into the wild - the unspoilt mountain landscapes of the Urner side valleys on the Gotthard Massif have retained their original charm.

With its bouncy castles and rope park, Globi’s Alpine Playground at Ristis in the Engelberg Valley is a great place for the kids to let off steam. The adjacent White Water World is suitable for those who are not scared of the water.

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.

Visitors to Lucerne can sip a cool, refreshing drink at one of the city’s most hip summer bars while admiring wonderful views of Lake Lucerne.

Enjoying the wind in one’s face and the perfect view: first on the open funicular – rumbling and bumping just as it did 120 years ago – and then on the rooftop deck of the futuristic CabriO aerial cableway.

At the Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne, you will discover mobility, technology and communication on land, on water, in the air and in space. History comes alive, the future is tangible – an excursion in any weather.