Winter sport destinations in Lucerne – Lake Lucerne

Engelberg and Titlis simply belong together. The Rotair revolving cable car, the cliff walk and the glacier attract visitors to the highest mountain in central Switzerland throughout the year. Engelberg-Titlis is one of the best ski regions in Switzerland thanks to sensational slopes measuring up to 3200 metres.

Andermatt impresses with its diversity. In summer, drives over the surrounding Alpine passes and hikes through the Schöllenen Gorge or along the Four Springs Trail beckon. In winter, you can ski from the Gemsstock all the way into Graubünden.

The tranquil central Swiss holiday and excursion region around Küssnacht am Rigi lies where Tell once felled his adversary, Gessler. The Seebodenalp is a vista-rich plateau half-way up the “queen of the mountains”, the Rigi.

Switzerland’s largest upland moor, in Central Switzerland between Rothenthurm and Biberbrugg, has been successfully preserved. The broad moorland landscape is an important conservation area for plants and animals, but also a fascinating place for relaxation and adventure for visitors.

High above Lake Lucerne and near Brunnen, visitors will find the village on Morschach on a sun terrace. It is quickly reached from Lucerne, Zug and Zürich.

The family-friendly holiday region of Lungern-Schönbüel is on the Brünig Pass halfway between Lucerne and Interlaken.

Located in the heart of Central Switzerland, between Schwyz and Einsiedeln, the Mythenregion may be quickly and easily reached from all directions. From Zürich in about 45 minutes and from Lucerne/Zug in 30 minutes.

The small holiday region of Melchsee-Frutt / Melchtal / Kerns lies at the heart of central Switzerland, surrounded by lakes and mountains. The centre for tourism in this expansive region is the high valley of Melchsee-Frutt at an altitude of 2000 metres, with its traffic-free, family-friendly resort on shores of the little mountain lake.

The town of Willisau has been in existence for over 700 years. Noteworthy sights include the town hall, the city layout with the gates, the heptagonal fountain or the governor's castle. An international jazz festival has been taking place here every year since 1970.

Close to the capital of the canton, Schwyz, and the place of pilgrimage Einsiedeln, in an idyllic, wide open alpine foothill landscape at 900 to 2200 metres, lie the holiday and sports destination of Hoch-Ybrig and the sunny villages of Ober- and Unteriberg.

Sattel-Hochstuckli is in the foothills of the Alps in Schwyz, in the heart of Central Switzerland. Here you’ll find the first cable-car in the world to have revolving panoramic gondolas to take passengers up to the family mountain.

The Sörenberg holiday resort lies in the Entlebuch Unesco biosphere at an altitude of 1165 meters. With its unique plant and animal life, this fantastic moor landscape earned the region the distinction as one of a mere 400-biosphere reserves in the world. A true highlight for nature lovers and families.

Vitznau lies in an idyllic bay of Lake Lucerne at the foot of the Rigi. This holiday resort in central Switzerland is a popular starting point for numerous excursions around the lake, primarily and naturally, up the famous regional mountain.