What to do in Lucerne

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From Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Gondola, Cable Car, and Boat Trip

From Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Gondola, Cable Car, and Boat Trip

฿4,933
per adult
From Lucerne: Mt. Pilatus Gondola, Cable Car, and Boat Trip
Lucerne: Swiss Chocolate Adventure Experience

Lucerne: Swiss Chocolate Adventure Experience

฿741
per adult
Lucerne: Swiss Chocolate Adventure Experience
Lucerne Walking and Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

Lucerne Walking and Boat Tour: The best Swiss Experience

฿4,077
per adult
Lucerne Walking and Boat Tour: The best Swiss Experience
Picture 1 for Activity Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide

฿1,029
per adult
Lucerne: Guided Walking Tour with an Official Guide
Mount Rigi: Day Pass

Mount Rigi: Day Pass

฿2,891
per adult
Mount Rigi: Day Pass
Grindelwald & Interlaken Day Trip from Lucerne

Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne

฿4,820
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Grindelwald, Interlaken & Lauterbrunnen Day Trip from Lucerne
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Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Lucerne Day Trip from Zurich

Activity duration is 9 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿2,405 per adult
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Lucerne: eTukTuk City Tour

Lucerne: eTukTuk City Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 113 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,891 per adult*
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History & culture

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Lucerne Walking and Boat Tour: The best Swiss Experience

Lucerne Walking and Boat Tour: The best Swiss Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 86 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿4,035 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Lucerne: Swiss Chocolate Adventure Experience

Lucerne: Swiss Chocolate Adventure Experience

Activity duration is 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿734 per adult
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Mount Rigi: Day Pass

Mount Rigi: Day Pass

9.2 out of 10 with 15 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ฿3,179 per adult
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What to do in Lucerne

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Swiss Transportation Museum

Swiss Transportation Museum

Trains, planes and automobiles come to life through interactive exhibits in a vast collection at Lucerne’s transportation museum.

Swiss Transportation Museum
Chapel Bridge

Chapel Bridge

Enjoy “history with a view” amid the natural beauty of Lake Lucerne from Europe’s oldest covered bridge.

Chapel Bridge
Lucerne, Switzerland, View of historical buildings along riverside

Lucerne Town Hall

Lucerne Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Lucerne, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Lucerne Town Hall
Pleasure boat with tourists on the lake, view from the side. Lake Lucerne. Swiss.

Lake Side Promenade

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lake Side Promenade and enjoy the boating in Lucerne. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Lake Side Promenade
Lion Monument

Lion Monument

The “Lion of Lucerne” combines art, history and natural beauty into Switzerland’s most beloved historic monument.

Lion Monument
View of the city of Lucerne in Switzerland

KKL Lucerne

Enjoy a performance at KKL Lucerne, a popular theatre in Lucerne. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

KKL Lucerne
Hertensteinstrasse

Hertensteinstrasse

During your trip to Lucerne, you can enjoy retail therapy at Hertensteinstrasse. Stroll along the area's lakeside or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Hertensteinstrasse
A historic building with domed towers by a calm river reflecting a sunset sky.

Jesuit Church

After visiting Jesuit Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lucerne. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Jesuit Church
Mill Bridge

Mill Bridge

Learn about the local history of Lucerne when you spend time at Mill Bridge. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Mill Bridge

Where to stay in Lucerne

Find the best Lucerne areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lucerne
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Old Town Lucerne

Old Town Lucerne is popular for its lake views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lucerne Town Hall or Hertensteinstrasse.

Littau

Littau is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Lucerne area, you might plan a trip to Chateau Guetsch or Lucerne Town Hall.

Day trip destinations from Lucerne

View from the summit of Stanserhorn - Lake Lucerne, Switzerland

Horw

Mount Pilatus and the valley station in Alpnachstad and Lucern lie in the heart of Switzerland and are very well connected. They are conveniently reached by car, train or boat trip.

Kriens

panoramic view into the swiss alps on a boat cruise on lake lucerne end of spring

Weggis

Lake Lucerne, Swiss Alps mountains, Switzerland

Meggen

Nas in Ennetbuergen and Vitznau narrow passage channel on lake lucerne

Ennetbuergen

suisse centrale...feerie

Emmen

Frequently asked questions

Is Lucerne worth visiting?
Whether you're coming to experience the local charm and cultural highlights or try regional foods and explore the outdoors, there are plenty of things to do in Lucerne.
How do I spend a day in Lucerne?
After you've visited leading attractions like Schloss Meggenhorn and Historisches Museum, spend the rest of your day experiencing the retail and food options in Lucerne.
What is the top tourist attraction in Lucerne?
The top tourist attraction in Lucerne is Weggis Cable Car, so make sure to put it on your itinerary.
Is three days enough to stay in Lucerne?
Three days will give you plenty of time to tick off popular city attractions, such as Schloss Meggenhorn, Brunni Cable Car and Museum Sammlung Rosengart. The average stay in Lucerne is two days. If you feel the urge to extend your escape, Zürich isn't far away.
Is Lucerne a walkable city?
Some leading attractions in Lucerne, including Schloss Meggenhorn and Museum Sammlung Rosengart, are within walking distance. You can also discover several of the city's neighbourhoods on foot. Just 0.16 kilometres from central Lucerne is Old Town Lucerne and Littau is 3 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Lucerne with kids?
If you are after tours and attractions for all the family, we've got some fantastic ideas for what to do in Lucerne with kids.

What to do in Lucerne for adults?
There are lots of things to do in Lucerne, with activities for adults of all ages. Cap off your day with a visit to Chateau Guetsch.
Are there free things to do in Lucerne?
In Lucerne, Historisches Museum is an unmissable spot for anyone planning to see the city without opening their wallet. Also, stroll around the parks and other neighbourhoods, and ask a local tour guide for recommendations. It's a great way to explore the best free things to do in Lucerne.