Lake Lucerne

This is Lake Lucerne

Lake Lucerne can be found in Central Switzerland, in the cantons of Uri, Schwyz, Unterwalden and Lucerne. It is one of the most popular excursion destinations in Switzerland, thanks to its diverse landscape and the many sights that it offers.

Discover Lake Lucerne

The city of Lucerne and Lake Lucerne simply belong together. After a stroll through the city, experience the lake from on board a boat: several cruisers depart from the city’s train station every day. Enjoy the breeze from the lake, while one photo subject passes you by after another. Lake Lucerne is characterised by a landscape that changes from one bay to the next, as well as by the many mountain railways up to popular excursion mountains such as the Rigi and the Pilatus.

Boat tours and aquatic sports

All aboard! The jewels of the Lake Lucerne fleet are the “Diamant” and the nostalgic paddle steamers. Experience unforgettable moments on a round trip or a sunset trip. The range of aquatic sports on offer is as varied as the landscape itself. Equipment and competent guides for sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding or diving can be found around the lake. Or you can spread out your towel at one of the many available swimming spots.

Mountains by Lake Lucerne

The top excursion destinations around Lake Lucerne are the mountains. A trip to the Rigi on Europe’s oldest mountain railway is a real must. With the world’s steepest cogwheel railway, the Pilatus is sure to impress. And the view from the Hammetschwand Lift on the Bürgenberg is truly magnificent. Other highlights include the Stanserhorn with its CabriO open-top cable car and the Klewenalp.

Around Lake Lucerne

Since you are already in the heart of Switzerland, it is worth taking a detour to the Tell Monument in Altdorf or to the city of Zug with what is probably the most beautiful sunset, over Lake Zug. The Mythen region and the Titlis offer a wealth of experiences. The journey on the Gotthard Panorama Express is unforgettable: by boat from Lucerne to Flüelen, then in a panorama carriage over the Gotthard to Ticino. 

Experience Lake Lucerne for less

Travel freely by bus, train, boat and mountain railway through all of Central Switzerland – with the Tell Pass. Discounted day tickets and combined offers are also available from the Lake Lucerne Navigation Company.