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Lucerne is a compact Swiss lake city with a covered wooden bridge, a medieval wall and a ring of mountains, in the heart of Switzerland.

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Lucerne sits at the northern end of Lake Lucerne, where the Reuss River flows out under two old wooden bridges. The Chapel Bridge, with its stone water tower and painted roof panels, dates from the fourteenth century, although it was partly rebuilt after a fire in 1993. The old town has painted house fronts, squares and the twin-spired Jesuit church, and the Museggmauer, a wall with nine towers, closes it to the north.

The Lion Monument, a dying lion carved into a sandstone cliff, honours Swiss guards killed in Paris in 1792. Steamers and boats cross the lake to villages and mountain railways: the cogwheel railway on Mount Pilatus climbs steeply, and Rigi, the 'Queen of the Mountains', has the oldest mountain railway in Europe. The Titlis cableway rises from Engelberg, and the meadow of Rütli, birthplace of the Swiss Confederacy, lies on the lake shore.

Luzerner Chögelipastete, a puff-pastry case filled with a creamy meat ragout, is the city's traditional dish, with lake fish such as whitefish and perch, and cheese fondue. Swiss chocolate and Lucerne's Fasnacht carnival, which fills the old town with masks and brass bands before Lent, add colour. The Alps above the lake stay snow-capped for months.

  • 3 skip-the-line tickets
  • Free cancellation on 93% of experiences
  • 4.6 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Lucerne

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  1. Number 1

    Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee)

    4.66k reviewsfrom $12
  2. Number 2

    Lucerne Old Town

    4.55k reviewsfrom $6
  3. Number 3

    Mt. Pilatus

    4.64k reviewsfrom $74
  4. Number 4

    Pilatus Railways (Pilatus Bahnen)

    4.64k reviewsfrom $74
  5. Number 5

    Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke)

    4.72k reviewsfrom $3
  6. Number 6

    Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal)

    4.81k reviewsfrom $3
  7. Number 7

    Engelberg

    4.4950 reviewsfrom $93
  8. Number 8

    Mt. Rigi

    4.5892 reviewsfrom $103
  9. Number 9

    Hofkirche

    4.9478 reviewsfrom $3
  10. Number 10

    Lucerne Jesuit Church (Jesuitenkirche Luzern)

    4.7395 reviewsfrom $6

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Day trips from Lucerne

114

Guided tours in Lucerne

124

Walking and bike tours in Lucerne

53

Food and drink experiences in Lucerne

25

Outdoor and adventure activities in Lucerne

16

Nature and wildlife tours in Lucerne

6

Family days and theme parks in Lucerne

9

Go beyond Lucerne

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    8–9 hr4.69k reviewsfrom $6
  2. Zurich · 40 km

    Zurich Old Town (Altstadt)

    4 hr, 30 min4.45k reviewsfrom $1
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    Glacier Canyon

    1–5 hr4.8132 reviewsfrom $26
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    Jungfraujoch Sphinx Observatory (Sphinx-Observatorium)

    9–12 hr4.65k reviewsfrom $196
  5. Interlaken · 52 km

    Lake Brienz (Brienzersee)

    8–9 hr4.93k reviewsfrom $109
  6. Lauterbrunnen · 59 km

    Jungfrau

    10 hr4.77k reviewsfrom $184
  7. Lauterbrunnen · 59 km

    Schilthorn

    8–10 hr4.3533 reviewsfrom $72
  8. Bern · 66 km

    Kleine Scheidegg

    9 hr, 30 min4.73k reviewsfrom $176
  9. Bern · 66 km

    Bern Clock Tower (Zytglogge)

    2 hr4.7409 reviewsfrom $3
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    Basel Minster (Basler Münster)

    2 hr4.4596 reviewsfrom $6
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    Vaduz Castle

    9 hr4.841 reviewsfrom $23
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    9 hr4.12k reviewsfrom $115

Questions about Lucerne

What is there to do in Lucerne?
We list 343 experiences in Lucerne. The largest groups are day trips (129), city tours (59), attraction tickets (11).
What are the top attractions in Lucerne?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Lucerne are Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstättersee), Lucerne Old Town, Mt. Pilatus, Pilatus Railways (Pilatus Bahnen).
What is the most popular experience in Lucerne?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise", rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,481 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Lucerne take?
The typical experience in Lucerne lasts about 6 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 9 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Lucerne?
The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 343 experiences we hold for Lucerne. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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