Canton of Lucerne

Lucerne

The Chapel Bridge, Lake Lucerne and mountains within easy reach by boat.

The Chapel Bridge and its tower over the Reuss river in Lucerne

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Best areas to stay in Lucerne

Old town

Ideal for: first visit, couples

Painted squares, pedestrian lanes and covered bridges, all on foot.

Lakeside

Ideal for: couples, seniors

Grand hotels and promenades facing the lake and the mountains.

Around the station

Ideal for: arriving by train, day trips

Station and boat piers side by side: ideal for trips to Pilatus or Rigi.

Practical info about Lucerne

Lucerne is small and easy to explore on foot. Above all, it is an ideal starting point for boat trips and mountain railways around Lake Lucerne.

What to see in Lucerne

  • The Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke) and its water tower, one of the oldest covered wooden bridges in Europe;
  • the old town and its painted façades;
  • the Lion Monument, carved into the rock;
  • the Musegg walls and their towers;
  • the Swiss Museum of Transport;
  • Mount Pilatus, reached in summer by the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, and Mount Rigi.

Getting to Lucerne

Lucerne has no international airport: arrive by train from Zurich (under an hour) or from Zurich Airport. The station is by the lake, a few minutes’ walk from the old town.

All our tips for the country in Travel in Switzerland.

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