Barefoot paths and Kneipp-basins in Lucerne

Take a ride on a nostalgic paddle steamer across Lake Lucerne with its beautiful landscape, marvel at villas and castles, discover culinary specialities or enjoy a hearty breakfast: the possibilities are endless when you embark from Lucerne.

“Who thought there would be a healthy chocolate heaven?”

The birthplace, cell and chapel of St. Nicholas of Flüe, "Brother Klaus", is located 45 miles northeast of Lucerne near the small town of Flüeli.

Izakaya Nozomi offers an introduction into the world of Japanese rice wine. Enjoy a guided tasting of different sakes plus Japanese snacks.

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.

Confiseur Bachmann is a leading Swiss specialist in the production of bakery, patisserie and confectionery delicacies in the premium segment, and offers an incomparable range of cakes and appetisers.

Enjoy a relaxing, comfortable and rapid journey to Engelberg, an excellent day-trip destination. The newly-refurbished 1st class panorama coach of Luzern-Engelberg Express offers a particularly comfortable journey and spectacular views. The train will whisk you in just 47 minutes from the city, past Lake Lucerne and into the Engelberg valley, where you will pass through delightful villages nestling at the foot of increasingly steep and lofty mountains.

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.

This guided tour takes visitors through carnival-time Lucerne.

Idyllic bays and dramatic, fjord-like rocky slopes, deep blue, crystal-clear water and snow-covered mountain peaks in the background – all this can be seen on a boat trip on Lake Lucerne.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lucerne and Interlaken. Two of Switzerland’s most popular tourist destinations. But how best to get from one city to the other? Conveniently easy: with the comfortable Luzern–Interlaken Express.

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.

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In the Lucerne district of St. Karli, you are invited to the Sbrinz cheese cellar to delve into the world of Sbrinz AOP.

The Bakery school offers you the opportunity to create all sorts of pizza treats with our specialists.

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

In Lucerne, visit the Lion Monument – one of the most famous monuments in Switzerland. In a rock grotto rests a colossal dying lion. The monument and the idyllic park around it are freely accessible all year round.

Located directly on Hirschenplatz, this store enjoys the perfect setting.

The Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern has been responsible for the VILLA Schweizerhof restaurant since 2017. The historic building is distinguished by its wonderful location with stunning views of the lake and mountains, while its park conveys a soothing tranquillity.

The route: Stansstad/Alpnachstad – Jochpass/Brünigpass – Grimselpass – Obergesteln – Griespass – Ponte (I) The Sbrinz Route was named after the celebrated hard cheese from central Switzerland, which originated in the Engelberg valley and which was transported and traded along this route in great quantities in former times.

Experience Lucerne as it was in its early days, when bells marked the daily routine and craftsmen did their work in the alleyways.

South of the River Reuss and west of Lucerne train station lies the Hirschmatt-Neustadt district. You’ll discover this urban district on a city walk.