--- title: "Lake Rot" url: "https://www.luzern.com/en/poi/lake-rot" description: "You can discover the Rotsee on a walk or run around the lake. You can shorten the excursion with a ferry trip.Or you can refresh yourself with a dip in the lake at the Rotsee-Badi. Swimming is only permitted here. The playground at the rowing center is popular with children because of its long slide.The Seehüsli restaurant near the influence of the Ron is open all year round. The Badi-Restaurant is open from May to the end of October.Nature reserveThe lake is a natural arena and a unique recreational area for the people of Lucerne. The Rotsee is located two kilometers north of Lake Lucerne in the Maihof district. It belongs to Lucerne and Ebikon. The lake and its shores are a nature reserve. Many bird species use the protected location to breed or spend the winter. Here you can discover rare and endangered plants.Rotsee ferryFrom Palm Sunday to the end of October, you can take the \"Libelle\" ferry across the lake. This ferry service has been in operation for more than 600 years. The ferry service remains closed in bad weather and during the rowing regatta.Fishing in the RotseeDo you like fishing? You can buy a daily or monthly fishing permit from the Rotsee warden. The season lasts from mid-June to mid-September. Find out more about fishing in the Rotsee here.Blog postFamily day on the Rotsee" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2187789/8868de5510c48b38a0495e5c99b41d8dd9fa0f564c6e21e5156ae6861d3478e3/lake-rot.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Welcome to Lucerne > Special > Destination.Data Details > poi" --- Share Lake Rot ========= - Lake *Play video* Lake Rot Red Lake Lake Rot Lake Rot Ferry Rotsee in summer Lake Lucerne’s little brother. You can discover the Rotsee on a walk or run around the lake. You can shorten the excursion with a ferry trip. Or you can refresh yourself with a dip in the lake at the Rotsee-Badi. Swimming is only permitted here. The playground at the rowing center is popular with children because of its long slide. The Seehüsli restaurant near the influence of the Ron is open all year round. The Badi-Restaurant is open from May to the end of October. Nature reserve -------------- The lake is a natural arena and a unique recreational area for the people of Lucerne. The Rotsee is located two kilometers north of Lake Lucerne in the Maihof district. It belongs to Lucerne and Ebikon. The lake and its shores are a nature reserve. Many bird species use the protected location to breed or spend the winter. Here you can discover rare and endangered plants. Rotsee ferry ------------ From Palm Sunday to the end of October, you can take the "Libelle" ferry across the lake. This ferry service has been in operation for more than 600 years. The ferry service remains closed in bad weather and during the rowing regatta. Fishing in the Rotsee --------------------- Do you like fishing? You can buy a daily or monthly fishing permit from the Rotsee warden. The season lasts from mid-June to mid-September. Find out more about fishing in the Rotsee . Blog post --------- Read more Good to know ------------ Target group - Individual guests - School classes - Families Directions & Parking facilities The easiest way to reach Lake Rot from Lucerne is on foot or by bus. There are few parking spaces available. Bus routes 1, 18, 19, 22 and 23 connect Lucerne railway station with the Rotsee. Read more Accessibility / Location - Accessible by public transport - By the lake Contact person Luzern TourismusZentralstrasse 5 Tickets ------- View on map - seaside resort Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - seaside resort - Lake - Beach volleyball court Contact Rotsee 6030 Ebikon