Breathtaking scenery, limitless excursion possibilities, picturesque lakeside villages and the famous town of Lucerne itself - few destinations can match the appeal of the "Vierwaldstättersee" (Lake of the Four Forest Cantons).
Choose a relaxing holiday with lakeside lidos, flower decked promenades and parks, or experience a more active stay exploring the surrounding area. Lake Lucerne features the world's largest fleet of paddle steamers on an inland lake and their long tradition offers a relaxing way of getting about, as they ply their way between the lakeside villages.
The area is steeped in history and legend, from the foundation of the Swiss Confederation back in 1291 to the William Tell story. The mountains and meadows that surround the lake are fabulous walking country. There are many cable cars and mountain railways to take you up to the prepared walking trails high in the Alpine meadows.
Why we love it...- Historic and geographic heart of Switzerland
- Breathtaking Lake Lucerne
- Medieval city of Lucerne
It's perfect for...- Golf - 7 courses within 45mins of Lucerne
- Sightseeing and steamer trips on the lake
- Endless walking possibilities in the mountains
Valais Excursions
Bookings for
some of the following excursions can be made in resort by your local
Swiss Travel Service representative.
The following prices are based on
travel from Lucerne and will vary from other resorts.
Mount PilatusA fascinating round trip to the highest peak
on Lake Lucerne. Initially by boat to Alpnachstad and then by the
world's steepest cogwheel railway to the summit at 2070m, where there
is a large terrace and restaurant. Take the cable car and then gondolas
for the spectacular descent to Kriens and the local bus back to Lucerne.
CHF 89.90 (with half fare card CHF 49.90). Children up to 6yrs free, 6-16yrs CHF 45.90
Mount RigiTake
the lake steamer to Vitznau and mountain railway to the summit. At
1800m you have an incredible panorama. For the return journey you come
down by railway to Rigi Kaltbad from where a cable car will bring you
back down to Weggis. From Weggis take the steamer back to Lucerne.
There are great well marked walks for all ages throughout the year.
CHF 100 (with half fare card CHF 50). Children up to 6yrs free, 6-16yrs CHF 50.
Mount TitlisTowering over Engelberg at 3239m this is the
highest peak of Central Switzerland. Mountain railways frin Lucerne too
Engelberg and then gondolas, a cable car and finally a revolving cable
car over the Titlis glacier to the summit.
CHF 116.80 (with half fare card CHF 58.40). Children up to 6yrs free, 6-16yrs CHF 58.40
The StanserhornTake the boat to Stansstad and then train
to Stans. Ride the vintage funicular (built in 1893) and the cable car
to 1898m for an overwhelming panoramic view over 100km of mountains and
ten lakes. There is a revolving restaurant by the top cable car station.
CHF 95.80 (with half fare card CHF 47.90). Children up to 6yrs free, 6-16yrs CHF 47.90
BurgenstockTake
the boat to Kehrsiten and then the funicular to Burgenstock and then
walk along the 45 minute cliff walk to the Hammetschwand glass lift to
ascend vertically up the mountainside.
CHF 53.80 (with half fare card CHF 26.50). Children up to 6yrs free, 6-16yrs CHF 26.50
Lake Steamers and BoatsThe paddle steamers and boats
operate a regular timetable from Lucerne, Weggis and Vitznau. You can
take a full day cruise on the lake with as many stops as you like.
William's Tell Chapel & SchillersteinThe chapel built to honor the memory of Switzerland's favourite hero is one the shore of Lake Uri (part of Lake Lucerne). Nearby is the Schillerstein, a natural rock formation which is dedicated to William Tell's creator, Friederich Schiller.