Experiences in Lake Lucerne

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

The chic ambience, aqua terrace and gorgeous views of the lake, city and mountains all make for a relaxing and enjoyable trip. A boat trip on the Saphir panorama yacht around Lake Lucerne offers a feast for your senses.

In the immediate vicinity of the picturesque Lake Lucerne, the Lindt Boutique in the Museum of Transport in Lucerne awaits you. Be inspired by the unique atmosphere and discover Swiss chocolate art in its most beautiful form.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

The Swiss have known and loved him from their childhood: the blue children’s book character Globi. Even on the road he is part of the party – on the Globi-Express of the Zentralbahn route from Lucerne to Engelberg.

Switch off and relax – exclusively on Lake Lucerne!

Experience fast-paced tobogganing fun on Mount Pilatus: The 1350-metre-long Fräkmüntegg summer toboggan run offers thrills with a view of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains.

The very spot where the Swiss national hero, William Tell, is said to have shot Gessler, the bailiff, is more glamourous than ever after a complete overhaul.

Lucerne’s lido sits on the shores of Lake Lucerne, spanning a length of over 300 metres.