Lucerne

How to Get to Lucerne

Lucerne is a beautiful city in Switzerland and is fairly easy to get to!

I recommend flying into Zurich Airport (Zürich Flughafen), and then from there it is a quick train ride (40 minutes) over to Lucerne!

Lucerne’s main train station is Lucerne Train Station, which takes you directly to the city. From there it is only a 10 minute walk to Lucerne’s old town.

What to Do in Lucerne

Lucerne is known for its medieval architecture, famous covered bridge, snow capped mountains, and beautiful Lake Lucerne.

Stroll through Lucerne’s beautiful Old Town. Take in the medieval architecture, enjoy the boutique shops, and stop by a restaurant or cafe for a nice meal.

Take a walk across Chapel Bridge – one of the oldest and longest covered bridges in the world – built in the 1300s!

Take a walking tour around Lucerne! Lucerne is widely considered the jewel in Switzerland’s crown. On this tour, explore Lucerne by foot and by boat, and see the best of the city in one day! Visit the top attractions including Chapel Bridge and Lucerne Castle, and gain insight into centuries of colorful Swiss history! Reserve your spot here.

Enjoy Lake Lucerne! Take a boat out on the lake, go for a swim, or just sit and enjoy the views!

Get the traditional Swiss experience in Lucerne – taste chocolate and cheese, and discover castles and chapels! Book this amazing experience here!

Take a train or cable car up to the top of Mount Pilatus. Enjoy the scenic views, eat a delicious meal at the restaurant on top, and then relax on a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne! This is a highly recommended tour. Book your tickets here!

Another absolutely amazing experience is a day at Mt. Titlus! Ride an aerial cableway to the summit of Mt Titlis and then enjoy as many snow-themed attractions as you want at the top! Your day trip includes snow tubing at Titlis Glacier Park plus admission to the Glacier Cave, Ice Flyer chairlift, Titlis Rotair Gondola, and the Cliff Walk — Europe’s highest suspension bridge! This day is so much fun & is highly recommended! Get your tickets here.

Visit Jungfraujoch – the Top of Europe – on a day trip from Lucerne! See the glacier & explore the Ice Palace! This trip is one of the most highly recommended experiences in all of Switzerland! It gets busy, so book your tickets here!

A rainy day? There are several movie theaters that offer movies in English! Visit any of the Blue Cinema theaters around the city – or check whats on here.

Here is a list of more recommended activities & tours to do in Lucerne!

Want to see more of Switzerland? Visit more of Switzerland’s beautiful cities & towns – Geneva, Gruyeres, Grindelwald, Interlaken, or Zurich!

Where to Eat in Lucerne

Have dinner in Lucerne’s Old Town or on the Rathausquai! Enjoy the ambience and amazing Swiss cuisine – including raclette and fondue.

Have a delicious Swiss dinner at Wirtshaus Taube Luzern!

Check out Old Swiss House! This beautiful historic building offers a la carte Swiss dining and servers wear traditional Swiss clothing!

Enjoy a wonderful meal of raclette or fondue at Pfistern while gazing at Chapel Bridge & the beautiful Lucerne waterfront!

Vegetarian/Vegan? Tibits Luzern is a delicious vegetarian restaurant and is highly recommended!

Café de Ville | Restaurant Schwanen is the perfect place to stop by for breakfast in Lucerne or just a warm cup of coffee!

If you are looking for the top Michelin star rated restaurants in Lucerne, look no further than here.

Where to Stay in Lucerne

There are so many great hotel options in and around Lucerne! I suggest trying to stay in the city center if you are looking to walk everywhere.

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations, I recommend –

All are fabulous places to stay!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Lucerne

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The warm season lasts from May to September, with an average daily temperature above 68°F. The hottest month of the year in Lucerne is July, with an average high of 75°F and low of 57°F.

The cold season lasts from November to March, with an average daily temperature below 45°F. The coldest month of the year in Lucerne is January, with an average low of 27°F and high of 38°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Lucerne

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Kids will love this train & cable car ride up to the top of Mount Pilatus, as well as the boat ride on the lake! Book your tickets here before it sells out!

Take your family to enjoy the attractions at the top of Mt. Titlus! Go snow tubing together, explore the Glacier Cave, experience the Ice Flyer chairlift, ride the gondola, and try walking on the Cliff Walk — Europe’s highest suspension bridge! This day is so much fun for the whole family & is highly recommended! Get your tickets here.

Take your kids to see Jungfraujoch & explore the Ice Palace! This trip is one of the most highly recommended experiences in all of Switzerland! It gets busy, so book your tickets ahead of time here!

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