Things to Do in Lucerne

Explore the past, present and future of travel all under one roof at this inspirational museum packed with exciting interactive activities for the entire family.

Enjoy a scenic drive to the Rhine Falls, Europe's biggest waterfall, with convenient departure from the city center. Start or end your vacation in an ideal way on this half-day tour.

Enjoy a drive around some of the best countryside Switzerland has to offer.  Start your journey in your private and exclusive Mercedes Mini Van. Let Chris drive you along the Brunig Pass, stopping off at Lungernsee to reach the spectacular Bernese Oberland.  From there, choose the spectacular sights you want to visit ranging from the fascinating Aare Gorge which is 1’400 metres long and up to 200 metres deep. The Giessbach Falls are breath-taking as is the 150 year old Giessbach hotel for lunch overlooking Lake Brienz. Take a boat trip over to Brienz and stroll along Brungasse, one of Europe`s prettiest streets. Journey onto Interlaken for a souvenir stop and then go along the Lauterbrunnen valley to see the 300metre Staubbach Falls. Drive onto the Trummelbach Falls and witness waterfalls within a mountain and finally drive up to Isenfluh for some awesome views of the big 3 - Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau or go one further and take the cable car to Sulwald for more incredible views.

Simulators, virtual reality, and the history of transport are waiting inside

Fly up to Mount Titlis by cable car, marvel at breathtaking views over the Swiss mountains and make the most of the Alpine activities on offer.

• Visit one of Switzerland's most scenic mountains, Mount Rigi, with this unique day pass.
• A family-friendly pass ideal for nature lovers, these trails promise great trekking opportunities.
• Mount Rigi is well connected from Lucerne by trains, boats, and private cars.
• Once at the mountains, you may partake in a range of activities of your preference.
• Unwind and pamper yourself at the Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa afterward.
• Rejuvenation at its finest, this experience promises an exclusive wellness experience.
• Upgrade your ticket to include a boat ride from Lucerne.
• Choose between any of the following departure points: Vitznau, Weggis, or Arth-Goldau.

Enjoy a full-day trip to discover the city of Lucerne, go up Mount Pilatus by aerial cable car, descend by the world's steepest cogwheel train and take a boat ride.

Ride to the top of Mt. Pilatus by cable car and go on an easy hike through the Alpine scenery with this tour from Lucerne. Descend on the world's steepest cogwheel railway and cruise back by boat.

Enjoy a 2-hour paragliding excursion with a up to 20-minute tandem flight (depending flight option and weather conditions) in the beautiful mountains around the lake of Lucerne. See the breathtaking scenery of Mount Titlis, Brunni, Stanserhorn, Rigi and Pilatus from a birds-eye view. Your crew is made up of a group of professional tandem pilots trained in accordance with the Federal Office for Civil Aviation and insured by the Swiss Hang Gliding Association. Tour is limited to a maximum of four people per booking.

Enjoy an hour full of amazing Alpine views!

On this catamaran trip on Lake Lucerne you'll sail from Lucerne to Kehrsiten Bürgenstock, finally returning to the starting point - an unforgettable trip!

• Enjoy the beauty of Switzerland with a one-way transfer on a premium, air-conditioned train between Lucerne and Interlaken in just 2 hours!
• Skip the hassle of arranging transport to explore Switzerland. Opt for these convenient train tickets that run every hour and cover 5 popular locations.
• Experience the magical beauty of Sarnen, the grand Brünig mountain pass, and crystal-clear lakes and waterfalls that will fall along the route.
• Opt for the snacks and drinks from the rolling à la carte restaurant available on your train. Your pets can also join you on the ride!
• Once you reach Lucerne or Interlaken, get ready to explore the magnificent beauty of Switzerland, including attractions like Lake Lucerne and the Aare River.

Board the "Swiss Chocolate Adventure," a travelling cart, at the Swiss Museum of Transport and learn about Swiss chocolate production.

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Swiss Alps on a full-day tour to the breathtaking Bernese Oberland. Discover the stunning Jungfrau region and experience the charm of Lauterbrunnen.

The Lake Luzern tour gives you a multitude of choices to visit which is the beauty of this tour. Luzern will be on everybody`s list of places to visit and possibly have lunch and then there is a myriad of places to see or visit. The natural beauty and stunning views are never far away which makes this area the place the Swiss call home. As well many fascinating places in Luzern itself, drive up to Burgenstock or RIgi Seebodenalp. Visit a chocollate or cheese factory and tuck into some samples or make your own swiss army penknife or glass ornament. We`ll make our way around the villages on the banks of Lake Luzern so that you can appreciate the beauty in the heartland of Switzerland.

Explore more of the Swiss Museum of Transport with the ultimate day pass

Enjoy unlimited train, bus and boat trips in Switzerland with the Swiss Travel Pass. You'll also have entry to over 500 of the country's museums!

• Board a cable car with expansive windows, allowing you to relish the surrounding scenic landscape, as you ascend the most popular mountain in Lucerne.
• Stop at Fräkmüntegg, a popular family destination, then enjoy an exciting dragon cable tide to Pilatus, elevating you to 2,132 meters above sea level.
• Soak up views of peaks such as Eiger and Mönch, and Lake Lucerne while indulging in various activities at the top.
• The ticket entitles you to ride the Pilatus Kulm to Alpnachstad cogwheel railway, exclusively available from June to Oct.
• Fun fact: From the Pilatus summit, on a clear day, you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of over 70 Alpine peaks and even see as far as the Black Forest in Germany!

Visit the famous Bürgenstock mountain resort, 500 m above lake Lucerne. Enjoy the view and the dream-like venue on a day excursion from Lucerne.

Explore the charming Swiss city of Lucerne before enjoying a ride up Mount Titlis. Take in 360-degree views of the Swiss Alps from the Rotair revolving cable car and stop by an ice grotto.

Get your Private Ski Instructor and learn to ski or progress your technique quickly thanks to a personalised attention and video correction. Whether you’re a complete novice or a confident skier or rider, a private lesson will build your range of skills and let you enjoy more of the mountain environment. Let me help you take the most of your time on snow! We will meet at 8:45am either at the train station in Lucerne or at the hotel reception. The ski resort is either Klewenalp with a short train ride and bus ride, or Engelberg depending on your ski level. The transportation is included (by public transport :bus, train, etc.) We will be back in Lucerne around 4:30pm. In case you need to rent the ski equipment we can help with that. The total skiing time is approximately 4 hours with a lunch break. Valid also for Snowboard Lessons with one of our Snowboard Instructors.

Find out how chocolate became so important to the Swiss

Discover the heart of the Swiss Alps on this day trip from Lucerne. You’ll explore Grindelwald and be amazed by Lauterbrunnen and Interlaken. 

• Experience exquisite Alpine scenery on this guided tour from Lucerne to Engelberg that includes a visit to Mt.Titlis, a city tour of Lucerne, and cheese tasting.
• Visit the stunning Trübsee Lake and make your way to the top of Mt.Titlis on a 360-degree rotating cable car.
• Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach and tour the medieval city of Lucerne.
• Sample some of the finest, authentic cheeses made in Switzerland and learn about the cheese-making process.
• Fun fact: Lucerne, also known as the “City of Lights”, is said to have been named after a miracle that happened there.

Enjoy an afternoon excursion to Mt Pilatus on an aerial cable car, descend by the world's steepest cogwheel train and take a boat ride on Lake Lucerne.

Set off on a scenic alpine tour aboard a panoramic bus with large windows offering unique views. Discover Switzerland in a unique way, visit iconic villages like Grindelwald & Lauterbrunnen.

The highest hanggliding tandemflight in Switzerland. From up to 2000m you fly for 20-60 minutes like an eagle. Hang gliding is the best way to fly free like a bird. It is faster and more intense than paragliding. Whether fast and wild or just in peace, your pilot adapts to your wishes. The ride on the nostalgic funicular and the world first CabriO to Mt Stanserhorn is unique. The wonderful view from the summit over whole central Switzerland will inspire you. We gently take off into the third dimension. The silent flight over mountains and lakes will be an unforgettable experience.

Ride the Titlis Xpress and swap skis for snow tubes

Discover the charm of Lucerne with this electric bicycle tour, an ecological and super easy way of getting around, perfect for getting to know the Swiss city.

• Ever wanted to pilot a plane or speed in a classic car? Now's your chance at the Swiss Museum of Transport, where history comes to life.
• You haven't seen Switzerland until you've walked across the Swissarena's giant aerial photo – it's a sight to behold!
• Fly without leaving the ground! The Aviation Hall offers a thrilling chance to operate a flight simulator. Talk about a sky-high experience!
• After exploring transport history, jump into the role of a news anchor at Media World. It's all part of the past, present, and future experience.
• Fun fact: How cool is it that the museum houses the world's first black box from a plane? A small box with a big history!

Enjoy full-day excursion to Switzerland's alpine regions, the Bernese Oberland and Jungfrau. Explore Grindelwald and Interlaken with 6 hours of free time.

Discover a fascinating glacier world and a beautiful landscape of eternal ice and snow on Mount Titlis. Take a revolving cable car to the top and enjoy breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps.

Venture to the Mt. Titlis area on this private day tour to experience impressive mountain views with your professional guide. Enjoy a day in the beautiful Engelberg region with 4-5 hours of hiking and capture images of the snow-capped alpine peaks, cows grazing on green pastures, waterfalls and alpine streams. Eat a delicious lunch at a typical farm-inn (own expense) or bring a picnic to enjoy in the open air surrounded by majestic mountains. Travel  by regional train through lush farmland before reaching a mountain resort town. This private tour, includes all transportation by train and aerial cableway.

Explore Mt Rigi on a fully guided majestic roundtrip from Lucerne!

At the Swiss Museum of Transport, the most visited museum in the country, you'll discover how land, air and sea transport have evolved throughout history.

• Get free access to public transport in the Bernese Oberland, from Bern and Domodossola to Lucerne and Montreux, ideal for non-stop adventuring
• Enjoy unlimited access to trains, boats, buses & mountain excursions in the region for 3/4/6/8/10 consecutive days.
• With this pass, you get free access to the GoldenPass Express & the Männlichen & Stockhorn Cable Cars, and 50% off at Jungfraujoch.
• Soak up the pretty scenery from panoramic trains, hike up Grindelwald First, and enjoy discounts from 10% to 100% from 54 partners.

Enjoy a day trip to the top of Mount Rigi. Your tour includes a ride in an aerial cable car, a cruise on Lake Lucerne and a visit to the city of Lucerne.

Enjoy a First Class lunchtime cruise on Lake Lucerne. Admire the Alpine landscapes as the staff serves you a delicious 3-course meal made from fresh regionally-sourced products.

Explore Swiss Alps with private tour guide! Discover the most beautiful region of Switzerland in just one day! The one-day private tour optimize your trip. We are passionate about the stunning natural beauty of Switzerland and have explored all the most beautiful cities and landscapes the country has to offer. After taking in all the breathtaking sights, we have carefully selected the top 4 most enchanting ones to share with you. Discover the best of the alpine villages: Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Iseltwald and Wengen.

An indoor adventure at the heart of Switzerland's great outdoors

Discover the "top of Europe" on this day trip to Jungfraujoch: explore its towering peaks and marvel at unparalleled views of the Swiss Alps.

• Set sail on a state-of-the-art catamaran from Lucerne to Kehrsiten-Bürgenstock and back, revealing majestic landscapes up close in under an hour.
• Marvel at the peaks of Mount Pilatus, Mount Rigi, and Mount Bürgenstock, looming over the 4 Swiss cantons that this lake touches.
• Enjoy modern comforts including onboard Wi-Fi and a vending machine, aboard your eco-friendly hybrid cruise.
• Fun Fact: The catamaran's namesake, Bürgenstock Resort, has catered to stars of the yesteryear like Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn.

Uncover Lucerne's hidden gems with a self-guided digital scavenger hunt. Explore the landmarks at your own pace.

Discover Zürich on a combined city tour and cruise and see why it has been consecutively named the "city with the world's best quality of life." Marvel at imposing churches, guild houses and more.

This beautiful and relaxed trail will take you along the lake shore with beautiful views of the Swiss alps around you. We travel a distance of 16 kms/10 miles on battery-assisted pedalling e-bikes which enables everyone with a “normal level of physical fitness” to enjoy this experience. This is the right activity for nature lovers and for curious travellers who want to discover more about Lucerne and why is considered the most beautiful Swiss city. On the way you will see Mount Pilatus, Mount Stanserhorn, Mount Rigi and Bürgenstock, all along the stunning Lake Lucerne!

Iconic historic monuments await on this private tour of Lucerne! Discover the charms of one of the most fascinating cities in central Switzerland.

• Meet your multilingual tour guide and enjoy a lovely morning drive to the Bernese Oberland, where a full day of adventure awaits.
• Stop for a picture stop at Interlaken before heading to the charming mountain resort of Grindelwald.
• Ride the cable car and ascend to Mt. First, where you can brave the First Cliff Walk by Tissot, a 40-meter-long, one-rope suspension bridge.
• Indulge in an exclusive rooftop dining experience at Berggasthaus First restaurant. Taste local delicacies while surrounded by awe-inspiring mountain vistas.
• Fun fact: The Bernese Oberland is known as the birthplace of alpine tourism, attracting visitors to its scenic beauty since the 18th century!

Follow the route on the app's map and discover the main sights of the city.

Enjoy a unique combination of boat, rack railway and cable car travel to Rigi. This varied tour in the heart of central Switzerland is suitable for both a half or full-day tour.

Take an off the beaten path hike with unforgettable views over 10 lakes and the Swiss Alps. Travel by train, bus and historic funicular to reach scenic alpine locations. See colorful local flora and farms on steep alpine slopes. This 10-hour private guided hiking excursion includes round-trip transportation by bus and train from Lucerne.