Places of interest

Q: Is it easy to explore the sights on foot?

Yes, Lucerne’s main attractions are close together and are easy to explore on foot. In particular, the Old Town, the Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, the Musegg Wall and the lakeside promenade are all within easy walking distance.

Q: Can I go on a city tour by bus?

In Lucerne, there is a sightseeing tour on a small train known as the City Train. The City Train tour lasts 45 minutes and is a non-stop service. The City Train departs from Franziskanerplatz. During the journey, you will be provided with an audio guide offering further information about Lucerne and its sights. The tour ends back at Löwenplatz. There is no hop-on hop-off bus in Lucerne. You can find further information about the City Train here: www.citytrain.ch

Q: Are there guided tours of Lucerne?

Lucerne offers a classic guided tour of the city. On this tour, you’ll get to know Lucerne better and learn fascinating facts about the city, its history and its sights. The tour takes place on selected days at 10.15 am. Tickets can be purchased online or at Lucerne Tourist Information. You can find the dates here. In addition to the classic city tour, there are also a wide variety of themed tours. These themed tours can either be booked as private tours or are also offered as public tours on selected days. You can find an overview of the dates for the public tours here.

Q: Which attractions are free of charge?

Most of the sights, such as the Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument and the Musegg Wall, are free to visit. An admission ticket is required to visit the Glacier Garden or museums such as the Swiss Museum of Transport.

Lucerne ranks amongst the world's prettiest cities and is rich in sights and attractions. Alongside the world-famous Chapel Bridge and Water Tower, the Musegg Wall, the Jesuit Church, the Spreuer Bridge, the Lion Monument, the KKL culture and convention centre and a host of other sites of interest are contributing to Lucerne's cityscape. Lucerne is best discovered by foot – so why not take one of our many guided tours?

Top sights

The main highlights at a glance

A piece of history, a mixture of modern infrastructure & historical charm. The historic façade gives the station a special atmosphere.

The Church of St. Leodegar is the parish church of the city of Lucerne. The building is one of the most important Renaissance churches in Switzerland.

The Franciscan Church is a typical building of mendicant order architecture

The Jesuit Church in Lucerne is a jewel and an important sight in the city. The sacred baroque building is radiantly beautiful and recognizable from afar.

A fascinating example of traditional Swiss wooden bridge construction with paintings from the 17th century.

The Spreuer Bridge is a fascinating sight and an important monument to the history of engineering and construction.

The Rittersche Palast is an impressive Renaissance palazzo and is now the government building of the Canton of Lucerne.

The town hall is located in the heart of the old town. An idyllic place with an excellent view of the Chapel Bridge.

The "Lion of Lucerne" is located in the middle of a rock grotto in an idyllic park in the city and has been impressing visitors from near and far for many years.