A boat tranquilly crossing the lake in Luzern

Your essential guide to Lucerne

Essential guide

Curved around a show-stopping lake and framed by the mountains, Lucerne has always been a beauty. If the views stop first-timers in their tracks, there’s plenty to entice them to stay, from Alpine trails to world-class culture and a time-warp mediaeval Old Town.

If you only have a few hours...

If you're visiting for the weekend...

If you're staying a little longer...

Only in Lucerne...

Do as the locals do


Designer and ceramicist Tilde Anderson, founder of Lucerne-based studio Tiled & Clay.

Find time to unwind

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