Lucerne

Small town hopping

Discover the small town gem Lucerne

The cultural and social heart of Central Switzerland is located on the shores of Lake Lucerne.

The city of Lucerne is famed for attractions that include the Chapel Bridge, the beautiful facades of the old town district, narrow passages, lively squares, Switzerland’s oldest surviving city wall and the Lion Monument. Yet here too, there are less well known delights to discover: those handful of visitors who inadvertently stray into the Neustadt or Bruchquartier districts will find local crafts on sale alongside trendy bars and restaurants. In summer, the parks and bars dotted around town are perfect places to unwind and indulge, while locals and visitors alike dance the night away at a whole range of musical events and festivals.

Photo spots & sights

  • Open detail page 'Spreuer Bridge'
    View of the Spreuer Bridge
    Spreuer Bridge
    Bridge
    Spreuerbrücke, 6002 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Chapel Bridge'
    View of the Chapel Bridge
    Chapel Bridge
    Bridge
    6002 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Dreilinden Park'
    Dreilinden Park
    Park
    Dreilindenstrasse 93, 6006 Luzern (Dreilindenpark (Konsipark))
  • Open detail page 'Musegg Wall'
    View of Lucerne
    Musegg Wall
    Observation tower
    Auf Musegg, 6004 Luzern

Local cuisine

  • Open detail page 'Buvette Inseli Lucerne'
    Buvette Inseli Lucerne
    Laila Bosco | Luzern Tourismus, cicer | CC-BY-NC-ND
    Buvette Inseli Lucerne
    regional
    Coffee shop
    Inseli Park, 6002 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Restaurant Rathaus Brauerei'
    Restaurant Rathaus Brauerei
    Swiss cuisine
    Brewery
    Unter der Egg 2, 6004 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'ROKKA Café und Bar'
    ROKKA Café und Bar
    Asian, vegan, vegetarian
    Bar
    Rössligasse 2-4, 6004 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Restaurant Seehaus Grill'
    Restaurant Seehaus Grill
    Grill/meat specialities, international
    Restaurant
    Lidostrasse 27, 6006 Luzern

Accommodation

  • Open detail page 'Hotel Beau Séjour Lucerne'
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    Hotel Beau Séjour Lucerne
    Hotel
    Haldenstrasse 53, 6006 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'The LUBO - self check-in'
    © swisshotel, JAN SCHUENKE
    The LUBO - self check-in
    Hotel
    Rössligasse 2/4, 6004 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Barabas Hotel Luzern'
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    Barabas Hotel Luzern
    Hotel
    Löwengraben 18, 6004 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Boutique Hotel Anker'
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    Boutique Hotel Anker
    Hotel
    Pilatusstrasse 36, 6003 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Hotel Drei Könige'
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    Hotel Drei Könige
    Hotel
    Bruchstrasse 35, 6003 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'HERMITAGE Lake Lucerne'
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    HERMITAGE Lake Lucerne
    Hotel
    Seeburgstrasse 72, 6006 Luzern

Activities & outdoor pursuits

  • Open detail page 'Bike route "Around the Horw peninsula"'
    © Laila Bosco, Luzern Tourismus AG, Laila Bosco / LTAG
    Tip Bike route "Around the Horw peninsula"
    15.63 km
    49 m
    2:00 h
    49 m
    racing bike · easy
    6003 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Hinter Musegg – the urban farm'
    Micha Eicher, Kulturhof Hinter Musegg | CC-BY-NC-ND
    Hinter Musegg – the urban farm
    Playground
    Diebold-Schilling-Strasse 13, 6004 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Sonnenberg'
    Sonnenberg cable car at the mountain station
    Sonnenberg
    Mountain
    Luzernerstrasse 15, 6011 Kriens

Culture & tradition

  • Open detail page 'Lucerne Museum Card | Lucerne'
    Lucerne Museum Card | Lucerne
    Bookable online
    from CHF 39.00 p. p.
    Miscellaneous
    6000 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Guided City Tour of Lucerne'
    Guided City Tour of Lucerne
    Bookable online
    from CHF 25.00 p. p.
    Reduced with guest card
    guided tour
    Zentralstrasse 5, 6002 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Lucerne Regatta'
    Lucerne Regatta 2014
    Lucerne Regatta
    Water sports
    Würzenbachstrasse 13, 6006 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Luzerner Theater'
    Box at the Lucerne Theatre
    Luzerner Theater
    Theatre
    Theaterstrasse 2, 6003 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Luzern Live'
    Lucerne Live 2023
    Luzern Tourismus, Tanja Müller | CC-BY
    Luzern Live
    Open air theatre
    Bruchstrasse 5, 6003 Luzern
  • Open detail page 'Lucerne Festivals Summer festival'
    Summer festival
    Lucerne Festivals Summer festival
    Event location
    Hirschmattstrasse 13, 6002 Luzern
Instantly recognised by many for its celebrated Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, the city of Lucerne stands between the lake and the mountains. Away from these tourist magnets, though, there are vibrant quarters and secluded squares.
Lucerne

Lucerne Travel Pass – Your Key to Central Switzerland

Free travel by train, bus, boat and numerous mountain railroads throughout Central Switzerland

For a choice of two, three, four, five or ten consecutive days. The Lucerne Travel Pass is a simple and uncomplicated way to discover Central Switzerland.