This is Lake Lucerne
Lake Lucerne can be found in Central Switzerland, in the cantons of Uri, Schwyz, Unterwalden and Lucerne. It is one of the most popular excursion destinations in Switzerland, thanks to its diverse landscape and the many sights that it offers.
Discover Lake Lucerne
The
city of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne simply belong together. After a stroll through the city, experience the lake from on board a boat: several cruisers depart from the city’s train station every day. Enjoy the breeze from the lake, while one photo subject passes you by after another. Lake Lucerne is characterised by a landscape that changes from one bay to the next, as well as by the many mountain railways up to popular excursion mountains such as the
Rigi and the
Pilatus.
Boat tours and aquatic sports
All aboard! The jewels of the
Lake Lucerne fleet are the “Diamant” and the nostalgic paddle steamers. Experience unforgettable moments on a round trip or a sunset trip. The range of aquatic sports on offer is as varied as the landscape itself. Equipment and competent guides for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding or diving can be found around the lake. Or you can spread out your towel at one of the many available swimming spots.
Mountains by Lake Lucerne
The top excursion destinations around Lake Lucerne are the mountains. A trip to the
Rigi on Europe’s oldest mountain railway is a real must. With the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, the
Pilatus is sure to impress. And the view from the
Hammetschwand Lift on the Bürgenberg is truly magnificent. Other highlights include the
Stanserhorn with its CabriO open-top cable car and the
Klewenalp.
Around Lake Lucerne
Since you are already in the heart of Switzerland, it is worth taking a detour to the Tell Monument in
Altdorf or to the city of
Zug with what is probably the most beautiful sunset, over Lake Zug. The
Mythen region and the
Titlis offer a wealth of experiences. The journey on the
Gotthard Panorama Express is unforgettable: by boat from
Lucerne to
Flüelen, then in a panorama carriage over the Gotthard to
Ticino.
Experience Lake Lucerne for less
Travel freely by bus, train, boat and mountain railway through all of Central Switzerland – with the Tell Pass. Discounted day tickets and combined offers are also available from the
Lake Lucerne Navigation Company.
