Lucerne

One of Switzerland's prettiest cities, Lucerne is a medieval Swiss town known for its beautiful cobalt lake, well-preserved architecture, iconic wooden bridge, 19th century chapels, fabulous Swiss views and delicious Alpine cheese.

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Things To See & Do

Spreuer Bridge

Spreuer Bridge

Famous Wooden Footbridge
While a flood destroyed the original bridge in 1566, the present bridge was built with a granary at one end and decorated with triangular wooden painted frames, unique to Lucerne.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Walking along the Chapel Bridge

Walking along the Chapel Bridge

Also known as Kapellbrucke
The Chapel Bridge is a covered wooden footbridge over the Reuss River, built in 1360 A.D. and is accorded heritage status in the city of Lucerne.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

The Lion Monument

The Lion Monument

Famous Rock Memorial
Dedicated to the Swiss guards who were massacred while protecting the royal household of Louis XVI during the French Revolution, this is one of Lucerne's most-visited sites.

1-2 hours

Suggested Time

Mount Pilatus

Mount Pilatus

Also known as the Dragon Mountain
Known for an adventure hub, Mount Pilatus towers over Lucerne and is an ideal destination for couples and families.

1 day

Suggested Time

Swiss Museum Of Transport Lucerne

Swiss Museum Of Transport Lucerne

Best of Swiss Engineering
A family-friendly getaway, the Swiss Museum of Transport is an interactive destination which will take you through the history of transportation in the world.

3-4 hours

Suggested Time

The Gletschergarten

The Gletschergarten

Also known as the Glacier Garden
Accidentally discovered in 1872 by a local trying to build a house cellar, the Glacier Garden is said to be formed during the last Ice Age and is an interesting tourist attraction today.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

The Lucerne Jesuit Church

The Lucerne Jesuit Church

Famous Catholic Church
One of Switzerland's largest Baroque-style churches, the Lucerne Jesuit Church exhibits a towering white façade overlooking the Reuss River in Old Town.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Visit the Richard Wagner Museum

Visit the Richard Wagner Museum

An Artistic Heaven
Home to the famous painter Richard Wagner and his successors, the Richard Wagner Museum is known for housing his famous paintings, photographs and manuscripts and holding regular exhibitions.

2-3 hours

Suggested Time

Navigate your way around Old Town

Navigate your way around Old Town

An Idyllic Getaway
Full of well-preserved buildings dating back to the 15th century, Lucerne's Old Town boasts of cute shopping streets, connoisseur chocolate shops and picture-perfect ramparts overlooking the Reuss river.

1 day

Suggested Time

Best Time To Visit Lucerne

All year around destination

  • JUN-SEP

    Peak Season

  • APR-MAY

    Moderate Season

  • OCT-MAR

    Off-season

  • What To Expect:Clear skies with windy cold evenings
  • Things You'll Love:Exploring the outdoors and touring the lovely city

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Lucerne FestivalAugust-September

Lilu Light Festival LucerneJanuary

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₹23,417

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Hotel Central Luzern

Hotel Central Luzern

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Anstatthotel.ch Horw

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Ambassador Self Check-in Hotel

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Lucerne

Radisson Blu Hotel, Lucerne

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Hotel Pilatus Kulm

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The Hotel Luzern, Autograph Collection

The Hotel Luzern, Autograph Collection

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Park Hotel Vitznau

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