Lucerne – Lake Lucerne Region

Experience the history of Switzerland on this dreamlike panoramic hike. The Swiss Path takes you along Lake Lucerne. Scenic hikes and the idyllic Rütli meadow on the shores of Lake Uri await you. Welcome to Central Switzerland, the cradle of the Swiss Confederation.

Discover Lucerne’s landmarks and its picturesque old town as well as the stunning surroundings. In a perfect setting by the shores of Lake Lucerne, flanked by Mount Rigi and Mount Pilatus, this beautiful city is the ideal starting point for the many highlights of Central Switzerland.

The Lakes Route bears its name with good reason. The route crosses some of the outstanding tourist regions and places with resounding names: Interlaken, Lucerne, Einsiedeln and Rapperswil. Those who complete the Lakes Route have seen the most beautiful corners of Switzerland.

A leisurely tour to two of Switzerland’s best known resorts. The two lakeside resorts of Interlaken and Lucerne offer fantastic winter scenery and excursions for fun without skis. Explore high alpine peaks, Switzerland's traditional Cheese Fondue and enjoy a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

This journey begins in St. Gallen and takes you on the Voralpen-Express to Lucerne. Take the Treno Gottardo over the Gotthard mountain route to Locarno. From there you take the Centovalli Railway to Domodossola (Italy) and through the Valais to Montreux.

This fairytale rail journey combines three of Switzerland's most scenic regions in one exciting experience. With the GoldenPass Express, you travel from the Lake Geneva region to the Bernese Oberland in Interlaken. From there, the Lucerne-Interlaken Express takes you over the Brünig Pass into central Switzerland to Lucerne. Two languages, three worlds, six lakes, one line. The trip can also be booked with an overnight stay in only one place.

Lucerne in winter offers the perfect combination of city life and snowy winter fun on the surrounding mountain peaks. The cosy city centre glows with the twinkling lights of Christmas decorations that give way in January to the artistic light installations of the LILU Light Festival Lucerne, whilst in late February the frolics of Carnival (Fasnacht) offer a five-day party atmosphere.

The steepest rack railroad in the world

• Panorama gondola and aerial cableway from Kriens to Pilatus Kulm
• Panoramic view of Central Switzerland lakes and 73 mountain peaks
• Return journey on the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Alpnachstad

Immerse yourself in the world of glaciers

• The highest excursion mountain in Central Switzerland
• The first rotating aerial cableway Rotair
• Glacier cave & suspension bridge TITLIS Cliff Walk

Get some height with the CabriO cable car

• Vintage funicular and open cable car (CabriO)
• 360° view of the Alps and 10 Swiss lakes
• Revolving restaurant with authentic Swiss and Alpine cuisine

Your advantages: 

• Unlimited travel within Central Switzerland
• Mountain excursion Pilatus, Titlis, Rigi, Stanserhorn and more included
• Free travel on Lake Lucerne
• Voucher booklet with discounts in the region
• Valid for 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 days