Lucerne · Central Switzerland · Switzerland · Photo: Pexels
The Soul of Switzerland
Picture-perfect Lucerne sits on the shores of its namesake lake, ringed by snow-capped peaks. The wooden Chapel Bridge, painted facades of the Old Town, and easy access to Mount Pilatus and Rigi make it one of Switzerland's most beloved destinations.
Lucerne · Central Switzerland · Switzerland · Photo: Pexels
Six essentials, carefully organized — everything you need to plan your visit to Lucerne.
From traditional Swiss fondue to Indian and Japanese — find every cuisine in the city.
Designer boutiques, department stores, supermarkets, and authentic Swiss souvenirs.
Trusted tour operators for city tours, mountain trips, and unforgettable day trips.
Swiss Museum of Transport, mountain rides, and lake boats for all ages.
From self-drive rentals to private drivers and reliable airport transfer services.
The story of Lucerne — the medieval lake town at the heart of Switzerland.
Read the story14 videos: the city from above, the old town, the mountain excursion, the food and the shopping. Tap any picture to play it on the big screen; videos in other languages are marked.
The Chapel Bridge, the old town and the lake promenade in 4K.
Pilatus, the Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and the old town.
The fourteenth-century bridge and its painted panels.
The paddle steamers and the lake's many arms.
The "Queen of the Mountains" by boat, cogwheel railway and cable car.
The Rigi cogwheel line, opened in 1871.
The glacier, the rotating cable car and the cliff walk above Engelberg.
The summit building by Herzog & de Meuron.
Boat, the world's steepest cogwheel railway and the cable car back to Lucerne.
The views, the dragon trail and the ride down to Kriens.
The markets, the free concerts and the December festivities.
The ten sights of Lucerne, in German.
Highlights and insider tips, in German.
Lucerne and its three mountains, with routes and tickets, in Chinese.
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