Experiences in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne

The outdoor “Tatort Tell“ game leads through the mountain and lake landscapes of fabled URI - as big and small get closer to national heroes in a playful way - with modern production technology on a journey through Tell’s village of Bürglen, central Altdorf point and famous Tellsplatte on the lake of URI.

During a snowshoe tour, both connoisseurs and sporty nature lovers get their money's worth.

High above Lake Lucerne, in Morschach, lies the Swiss Holiday Park. The largest holidays and leisure resort in Switzerland leaves nothing to be desired with its huge range of offers.

We invite all visitors to a stop-over on the Krienseregg Mountain when they ascend Mt. Pilatus on the world's steepest cogwheel train, or by means of the aerial cableway and the panorama-gondola.

Mooraculum on the Rossweid in Sörenberg is a place where families with children will find everything they could ever want: ponds with water play equipment, an explorer pass with associated tasks, climbing activities, suspended chairs and picnic areas. The focus is on the mystical moor landscapes. Visitors of all ages will learn how a moor is formed, get to know the moorland inhabitants and, above all, will be encouraged to experience the moor with all of their senses.

There’s only one place to bob-ride and that’s in Schongi – as much and as often as you like.

What sounds like distant thunder soon turns out to be toboggans hurtling down the 535-m-long tin toboggan run.

Dreilindenpark – colloquially also known as “Konsipark” – is not only the largest public park in the city of Lucerne, offering breathtaking views, but also a place of culture. Originally the home of the Lucerne School of Music, this is where works of fine art are to be put on display in the future.

Visitors of all ages to the popular Sattel-Hochstuckli family holiday destination can enjoy an unforgettable experience on the interactive “Geissä Wäg”, or Goat Trail. This themed trail leads from the Mostelberg to the Blüemlisberg goat farm and regales visitors with a wealth of information about the world of goats along the way.

Swim out to the Lorelei bathing islands in Lake Uri. The 3 islands made of Gotthard tunnel rock are located in the Reuss delta and invite you to sunbathe with their sandy beach and flat stone slabs. And best of all: Admission is free.

A truly spectacular route in the granite rocks of the Schöllenen gorge, albeit with plenty of grass in between. There are fascinating views down into the wild gorge and its roads.

Immerse yourself in the geological history of central Switzerland. In the Lucerne Glacier Garden, you will discover traces of glaciers and tropical seas. Get lost in the historic mirror labyrinth and enjoy the view of the Alps.

The Hammetschwand lift on the Bürgenstock is the highest outdoor lift in Europe. In less than a minute, it will take you 153 meters to the top. There you can expect a wonderful view of Lake Lucerne and the Alps.

Beautifully energising! Energy Adventure Entlebuch is an extraordinary themed trail. At its heart is the path that links the adventure park’s six separate energy platforms.

Hikers on the 11-kilometer nature trail between Niederbauen and Stockhütte know what to look for: Markers along the trail impart essential information on the local fauna, their habitat and way of life, and they point out where certain animals can be spotted.

The journey to the Titlis is truly an adventure in itself. First take the Titlis Xpress gondola to the middle station, then continue your journey in the TITLIS Rotair, the world’s first revolving cable car, all the way to the top.

The Gütsch-Express, which was opened in 2017, takes just eight minutes to reach its destination. The monocable circulating ropeway not only offers picturesque views but is also able to transport 2,400 people per hour from Andermatt to the Gütsch.

The Weatherman Hiking Trail in the Muotathal Valley shows at 14 stations how, based on the signs of nature, weather rules are made to predict sun, wind, and rain.

There's fun for everyone to be had on the great tin toboggan on the Hochstuckli.

The moorland experience in the Stoos region is the ideal outing for more fun that you ever imagined − and a chance to learn "more about moors".

In Schindellegi high above Lake Zurich, “Sihlpark Wellness” has established an oasis of well-being where day-to-day life is deliberately brought to a halt.

The Sonnenberg cogwheel train, called the “Little Blue Train,” whisks visitors in a few minutes to the multifaceted adventure mountain near Kriens, a leisure paradise and recreational area.

At the very heart of Switzerland, a world record-holding technical innovation awaits: the steepest funicular railway in the world leads from Schwyz up to the car-free mountain village of Stoos. The journey there is an experience in itself, with passengers being taken up to a natural paradise 1,300 metres up.

The landmark of Central Switzerland, and Lucerne's 'own' peak: Mount Pilatus. The Golden Tour by steamer, red rack-and-pinion railway and back via cable railways is the classic round trip.

In 2007, the song “Der Schacher Seppli“ was the number one hit on Swiss Television. Ruedi Rymann had newly interpreted the song, for which he had already received the Golden Record in 1982. The Schacher Seppli Adventure Trail in Giswil reminds us of the famous, meanwhile deceased yodeller from Obwaldnerland.

One of the most fun and varied flow trails is located on the Marbachegg, where the Emmental and the Entlebuch meet. In addition, a breathtaking view of the imposing Schrattenfluh, the striking Hohgant and the Bernese Alps awaits you.

The Beckenried–Klewenalp cable car takes you comfortably to 1,600 metres above Lake Lucerne. A wide range of possibilities await you on Klewenalp – from varied hiking trails to excursion destinations such as Stockhütte or Niederbauen.

The Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation exhibits the most important documents from the history of the Old Swiss Confederation and explains their meaning. The focal point is the legendary Federal Charter of 1291.

The tin toboggan on the Brunni is located at an altitude of 1600 m right next to the mountain station of the Brunni cable car and the Ristis Restaurant.

The Rigi is the most visited mountain of Swiss people. With breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views, the Rigi offers a first-class mountain experience whatever the season. The cogwheel train from Goldau and Vitznau, as well as the cable car from Weggis, enable a variety of round trips, which can also be combined with a boat trip on Lake Lucerne.

The leisure park and sports facility is located in a scenic spot at the foot of Mt. Rigi, overlooking Lake Lucerne.

A monumental panorama, a piece of European cultural heritage and a symbol of Switzerland’s humanitarian tradition – the Bourbaki Panorama brings together a multitude of stories: political events, personal outcomes, everyday stories and a slice of art, culture and media history. There is no doubt that the Bourbaki Panorama is a genuine “visual miracle”.