Lake-hopping

Dive in and recharge your batteries: Lake-hopping in the region Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region

A dip in Lake Lucerne, windsurfing in the Uri Föhn or a sundowner by the water – summer in the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region has a lot to offer. And best of all: There’s no need to choose. The next water sports experience is just a stone’s throw away. The opportunities are just as diverse as the region itself. So immerse yourself in the refreshing waters and recharge your batteries. 
 

 

7 Lakes

the region has to offer

214 Metres

the lowest point in Lake Lucerne is under water

154 km²

lake area in the region

1400 hours

the sun shines on average per year in Lucerne

Find your water adventures in the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region:

© Anina Fässler

Lucerne bath towel

Your perfect companion for your next summer adventure! 

The Lucerne bath towel made of high-quality twisted terry towelling is not only a practical bath towel made of 100% cotton, but also a homage to summer in the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region.

For the adventurous

Water sports action in and around the water 

Pick your thrills: surfboard under your feet or climbing harness around your waist! Action-packed activities around Lake Lucerne will make you forget the day-to-day. Feel the adrenaline rush in, on, above and even under the water. Ready for the next challenge?

  • Open detail page 'Kanuwelt - beginners' course for adults'
    Kanuwelt - beginners' course for adults
    from CHF 170.00 p. p.
    Water sports
    Seefeld 8, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Seetal Heart Loop (West Branch ) – SwitzerlandMobility Route 599'
    © Seetal Tourismus, perretfoto.ch
    Seetal Heart Loop (West Branch ) – SwitzerlandMobility Route 599
    64.62 km
    940 m
    6:45 h
    1,007 m
    E-Bike · difficult
    5600 Lenzburg
  • Open detail page 'SUP and canoe hire, Villa Kapellmatt'
    Zwei SUP-Paddler bei Sonnenuntergang auf dem VierwaldstätterseeTwo SUP paddlers at sunset on Lake LucerneDeux pagayeurs en SUP au coucher du soleil sur le lac des Quatre-Cantons
    SUP and canoe hire, Villa Kapellmatt
    Water sports
    Seestrasse 56, 6354 Vitznau
  • Open detail page 'SwissWaveAcademy'
    SwissWaveAcademy
    Surfing School
    Buochserstrasse 54, 6375 Beckenried
  • Open detail page 'Sailing school Stansstad GmbH'
    Sailing school Stansstad GmbH
    Sailing
    Rotzbergstrasse 1, 6362 Stansstad
  • Open detail page 'Bürgenstock Cliff Path'
    © outsideisfree / Luzern Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee, Armin Ben Wurmser & Tina Gerber
    Bürgenstock Cliff Path
    4.38 km
    275 m
    1:43 h
    275 m
    Hike · easy
    6363 Bürgenstock
  • Open detail page 'Wakesurfing and wakeboarding Surfup swiss'
    Wakesurfing and wakeboarding Surfup swiss
    Water sports
    Bootshafen (Erster Steg rechts neben Strandbad Buochs), 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Swiss Path'
    CC-BY-SA Sascha Krähenbühl, Wiege der Schweiz
    Tip
    Swiss Path
    34.90 km
    1,400 m
    10:30 h
    1,400 m
    Long distance hiking trail · medium
    6377 Seelisberg
  • Open detail page 'Brunnen Tour'
    © Stoos-Muotatal Tourismus, Bikegenoss Zentralschweiz
    Brunnen Tour
    12.21 km
    420 m
    1:35 h
    420 m
    Tour · easy
    6440 Ingenbohl
  • Open detail page 'Beckenried-Risletenschlucht-Treib'
    Beckenried-Risletenschlucht-Treib
    10.48 km
    393 m
    3:30 h
    416 m
    Hike · medium
    6375 Beckenried
  • Open detail page 'Canoe World Buochs GmbH'
    Canoe World Buochs GmbH
    Water sports
    Seefeld 8, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Risleten climbing park'
    Risleten climbing park
    Climbing
    6375 Beckenried
  • Open detail page 'Aa water trail – along the Engelberger Aa'
    © Region Klewenalp, Klewenalp
    Aa water trail – along the Engelberger Aa
    8.11 km
    50 m
    2:00 h
    1 m
    Hike · easy
    6383 Dallenwil
  • Open detail page 'Sail and More - Sailing school and excursions'
    Mit dem Sunliner unterwegs auf dem VierwaldstätterseeTravelling on Lake Lucerne with the SunlinerEn route sur le lac des Quatre-Cantons avec le Sunliner
    Sail and More - Sailing school and excursions
    Water sports
    Parkstrasse 28, 6353 Weggis
  • Open detail page 'Sections: Brunnen - Rigi-Scheidegg | Schwyzer Valley & Summit Tour'
    © Marcel Truttmann, Schwyzer Wanderwege
    Sections: Brunnen - Rigi-Scheidegg | Schwyzer Valley & Summit Tour
    13.98 km
    221 m
    5:45 h
    1,428 m
    Hike · medium
    6440 Ingenbohl
  • Open detail page 'Canyoning Outventure'
    Canyoning mit OutventureCanyoning with OutventureCanyoning avec Outventure
    Canyoning Outventure
    Water sports
    Rotzbergstrasse 15, 6362 Stansstad
  • Open detail page 'E-Bike FoodTrail through the Seetal'
    © Seetal Tourismus, FoodTrail
    E-Bike FoodTrail through the Seetal
    Adventure Trail
    5600 Lenzburg
  • Open detail page 'Oana Surf'
    Surfen im Oana SurfSurfing at Oana SurfSurfer à Oana Surf
    Oana Surf
    Surfing School
    Ebisquare Strasse 2, 6030 Ebikon
  • Open detail page 'Seetal Heart Loop (East Branch ) – SwitzerlandMobility Route 599'
    © Seetal Tourismus, herzroute.ch
    Seetal Heart Loop (East Branch ) – SwitzerlandMobility Route 599
    47.46 km
    703 m
    5:00 h
    639 m
    E-Bike · medium
    6274 Eschenbach
  • Open detail page 'Four Lakes MTB Tour'
    © Obwalden Tourismus, Bikegenoss Zentralschweiz
    Four Lakes MTB Tour
    29.17 km
    1,308 m
    4:40 h
    1,380 m
    Tour · medium
    6390 Engelberg

For explorers

Local insider tips

A world of undiscovered treasures awaits around Lake Lucerne. Paddle to remote bays by canoe, enjoy the unique view of the city from a pedalo or explore the charming villages along the shore. Explore the region like it's your own home – intimate, authentic and packed with charm.

  • Open detail page 'Weggis FoodTrail '
    FoodTrail in WeggisFoodTrail in WeggisFoodTrail à Weggis
    Weggis FoodTrail
    Bookable online
    from CHF 34.00 p. p.
    Free time
    Seestrasse 5, 6353 Weggis
  • Open detail page 'Seetal Heart Loop (West Branch ) – SwitzerlandMobility Route 599'
    © Seetal Tourismus, perretfoto.ch
    Seetal Heart Loop (West Branch ) – SwitzerlandMobility Route 599
    64.62 km
    940 m
    6:45 h
    1,007 m
    E-Bike · difficult
    5600 Lenzburg
  • Open detail page 'Swiss Path'
    CC-BY-SA Sascha Krähenbühl, Wiege der Schweiz
    Tip
    Swiss Path
    34.90 km
    1,400 m
    10:30 h
    1,400 m
    Long distance hiking trail · medium
    6377 Seelisberg
  • Open detail page 'Swimming fun at the Gruonbach'
    Swimming fun at the Gruonbach
    Lake
    6454 Flüelen
  • Open detail page 'Bürgenstock Cliff Path'
    © outsideisfree / Luzern Tourismus, Region Luzern-Vierwaldstättersee, Armin Ben Wurmser & Tina Gerber
    Bürgenstock Cliff Path
    4.38 km
    275 m
    1:43 h
    275 m
    Hike · easy
    6363 Bürgenstock
  • Open detail page 'Uri Reuss Delta'
    Uri Reuss Delta
    Nature reserve
    Schützengasse 11, 6460 Altdorf UR
  • Open detail page 'Hopfräben lido'
    CC-BY-SA Erlebnisregion Mythen, Mirjam Camenzind
    Hopfräben lido
    seaside resort
    Gersauerstrasse 83, 6440 Brunnen
  • Open detail page 'Beckenried-Risletenschlucht-Treib'
    Beckenried-Risletenschlucht-Treib
    10.48 km
    393 m
    3:30 h
    416 m
    Hike · medium
    6375 Beckenried
  • Open detail page 'Gastro walk on Lake Sarnen'
    © Obwalden Tourismus
    Gastro walk on Lake Sarnen
    9.98 km
    8 m
    2:30 h
    23 m
    Walk · easy
    6060 Sarnen
  • Open detail page 'Obwalden lakes circular tour'
    © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Obwalden lakes circular tour
    36.35 km
    490 m
    3:08 h
    489 m
    bike tour · easy
    6074 Giswil
  • Open detail page 'Aa water trail – along the Engelberger Aa'
    © Region Klewenalp, Klewenalp
    Aa water trail – along the Engelberger Aa
    8.11 km
    50 m
    2:00 h
    1 m
    Hike · easy
    6383 Dallenwil
  • Open detail page 'Waldstätterweg: Stage 1 Brunnen - Vitznau'
    © outsideisfree.ch, Schwyzer Wanderwege
    Waldstätterweg: Stage 1 Brunnen - Vitznau
    14.51 km
    568 m
    4:45 h
    573 m
    Hike · medium
    6440 Ingenbohl
  • Open detail page 'Saunaboot'
    Saunaboot
    Wellness
    St. Niklausenstrasse 105, 6047 Kastanienbaum
  • Open detail page 'E-Bike pleasure tour Lauerzersee - Mostelberg - Schwyz - Brunnen'
    CC-BY Erlebnisregion Mythen, Erlebnisregion Mythen
    Tip
    E-Bike pleasure tour Lauerzersee - Mostelberg - Schwyz - Brunnen
    31.67 km
    943 m
    3:20 h
    944 m
    E-Bike
    6440 Ingenbohl
  • Open detail page 'E-bike pleasure tour around the Rigi'
    © Peter Regli, Sempachersee Tourismus
    E-bike pleasure tour around the Rigi
    50.66 km
    307 m
    3:35 h
    306 m
    E-Bike · medium
    6440 Ingenbohl
  • Open detail page 'Freigleis-Horw peninsula'
    © Laila Bosco, Luzern Tourismus AG, Laila Bosco / LTAG
    Freigleis-Horw peninsula
    15.63 km
    49 m
    2:00 h
    49 m
    racing bike · easy
    6003 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Legends of Lake Lucerne'
    CC-BY-NC-ND Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees (SGV) AG
    Legends of Lake Lucerne
    Bookable online
    from CHF 554.00 p. p.
    Group Offer
    Werftestrasse 5, 6002 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Seetal Heart Loop (East Branch ) – SwitzerlandMobility Route 599'
    © Seetal Tourismus, herzroute.ch
    Seetal Heart Loop (East Branch ) – SwitzerlandMobility Route 599
    47.46 km
    703 m
    5:00 h
    639 m
    E-Bike · medium
    6274 Eschenbach
  • Open detail page 'Ennetbürgen - Beckenried: Cycle tour at the lake'
    © Caroline Pirskanen, Nidwalden Tourismus
    Ennetbürgen - Beckenried: Cycle tour at the lake
    6.23 km
    12 m
    0:30 h
    13 m
    bike tour · easy
    6373 Ennetbürgen
  • Open detail page 'Herzschlaufe Seetal Ostast #599'
    © Christof Sonderegger, Erlebnismacher AG - #wirsindofflinehelden
    Herzschlaufe Seetal Ostast #599
    47.97 km
    920 m
    3:50 h
    850 m
    E-Bike · medium
    6274 Eschenbach

For peace-seekers

Rest and relaxation by the water 

Looking for quiet and relaxation? The tranquil lakeside shores of the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region are exactly what you need. Discover places where you can switch off and let your mind breathe. Whether you’re diving in the lake, enjoying a sundowner on the shore or following leisurely footpaths above the water – here, you’ll find relaxation for all the senses.  

  • Open detail page 'Sachseln lido'
    © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Sachseln lido
    Outdoor pool
    6072 Sachseln
  • Open detail page 'Swiss Path'
    CC-BY-SA Sascha Krähenbühl, Wiege der Schweiz
    Tip
    Swiss Path
    34.90 km
    1,400 m
    10:30 h
    1,400 m
    Long distance hiking trail · medium
    6377 Seelisberg
  • Open detail page 'Swimming fun at the Gruonbach'
    Swimming fun at the Gruonbach
    Lake
    6454 Flüelen
  • Open detail page 'Garnhänki barbecue spot, Stansstad'
    © Nidwalden Tourismus, Nidwalden Tourismus
    Garnhänki barbecue spot, Stansstad
    Fireplace
    6362 Stansstad
  • Open detail page 'Bathing place Neuseeland'
    CC-BY Nidwalden Tourismus, Caroline Pirskanen
    Bathing place Neuseeland
    Outdoor pool
    Seestrasse, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Beckenried lido'
    CC-BY Region Klewenalp Vierwaldstättersee
    Beckenried lido
    seaside resort
    Bachegg, 6375 Beckenried
  • Open detail page 'SPA Waldstätterhof'
    SPA Waldstätterhof
    Wellness
    Waldstätterquai 6, 6440 Brunnen
  • Open detail page 'Uri Reuss Delta'
    Uri Reuss Delta
    Nature reserve
    Schützengasse 11, 6460 Altdorf UR
  • Open detail page 'Hopfräben lido'
    CC-BY-SA Erlebnisregion Mythen, Mirjam Camenzind
    Hopfräben lido
    seaside resort
    Gersauerstrasse 83, 6440 Brunnen
  • Open detail page 'Day ticket Saturday | Yoga Summer Festival 2025'
    © Laila Bosco, laila_bosco
    Day ticket Saturday | Yoga Summer Festival 2025
    Bookable online
    from CHF 98.00 p. p.
    Miscellaneous
    6000 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Gastro walk on Lake Sarnen'
    © Obwalden Tourismus
    Gastro walk on Lake Sarnen
    9.98 km
    8 m
    2:30 h
    23 m
    Walk · easy
    6060 Sarnen
  • Open detail page 'Steinlaui Lungerersee'
    © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Steinlaui Lungerersee
    Fireplace
    6078 Lungern
  • Open detail page 'Aawasseregg barbecue spot, Buochs'
    © Nidwalden Tourismus
    Aawasseregg barbecue spot, Buochs
    Fireplace
    6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Steinibachdelta barbecue spot, Hergiswil'
    © Nidwalden Tourismus, Nidwalden Tourismus
    Steinibachdelta barbecue spot, Hergiswil
    Fireplace
    6052 Hergiswil
  • Open detail page 'Obwalden lakes circular tour'
    © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Obwalden lakes circular tour
    36.35 km
    490 m
    3:08 h
    489 m
    bike tour · easy
    6074 Giswil
  • Open detail page 'Buochs-Ennetbürgen lido'
    Buochs-Ennetbürgen lido
    seaside resort
    Seefeld 1, 6374 Buochs
  • Open detail page 'Lungern lido'
    © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Lungern lido
    Outdoor pool
    6078 Lungern
  • Open detail page 'Giswil campsite'
    © Obwalden Tourismus, Obwalden Tourismus
    Giswil campsite
    Fireplace
    6074 Giswil
  • Open detail page 'Sunday Yoga & Brunch Hotel Rigi / Rössli | Weggis '
    Sunday Yoga & Brunch Hotel Rigi / Rössli | Weggis
    Bookable online
    from CHF 69.00 p. p.
    Animation
    6000 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'E-Bike FoodTrail through the Seetal'
    © Seetal Tourismus, FoodTrail
    E-Bike FoodTrail through the Seetal
    Adventure Trail
    5600 Lenzburg

Built close to the water ...

...is the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. Luckily - because the nearest lake is just a stone's throw away. We quench your thirst for action-packed water sports experiences, a drink on the lake shore or spectacular views across the lake.

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