Experiences in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne

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.

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.

Niklaus von Flüe lived from 1417 until 1487, first as a farmer and councilman, then as a hermit in the Ranft Ravine. The mystic and peacemaker, who was canonized in 1947, is Switzerland's national saint and the patron of numerous churches.

The waterway is an educational and adventure trail dealing with various topics related to water.

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.

The huge granite rock face that welcomes visitors to this area is the Gotthard Massif.

In the Uri manufactory of KoKoTé, high-quality bags and accessories are made from sustainable materials with great craftsmanship. At the same time, refugees are supported by targeted training in order to offer them new perspectives.

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”.

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

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.

See the Swiss mountains from above: Enjoy a unique helicopter flight from Lucerne-Beromünster.

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.

Summer fun for the young and young-at-heart. On three wheels they race down from the Rossweid to the village of Sörenberg. The fast ride is the perfect conclusion to the excursion on the Rossweid.

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 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.

The Kitzelpfad (tickle path) offers a thrill of a special kind at the mountain station of the Brunni chair lift. The barefoot path around the idyllic Härzli lake, situated at 1860 meters above sea level, is unique in these mountains.

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.

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.