Quick Summary:

  • Situated along a lake beneath the Alps, Lucerne offers the quintessential Swiss experience, featuring everything from a chocolate museum to breathtaking mountain views.
  • Visitors enjoy the perfect mix of outdoor activities, such as hiking and swimming, along with cultural and historical experiences.
  • The small city boasts a wealth of museums showcasing art, music, science, and transportation.
  • Long hikes, cable cars, and boat rides provide opportunities to gaze at astounding views from all angles.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Lake Lucerne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Lake Lucerne | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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2. Natur-Museum Luzern ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
Natur-Museum Luzern | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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3. Bourbaki Panorama Lucerne

Bourbaki Panorama Lucerne | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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4. Glacier Garden of Lucerne

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Glacier Garden of Lucerne | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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5. Hammetschwand Elevator

Hammetschwand Elevator | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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6. Hans Erni Museum

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Hans Erni Museum | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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7. Historisches Museum Luzern

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Historisches Museum Luzern | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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8. Kapellbrucke

Kapellbrucke | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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9. Kunstmuseum Luzern

Kunstmuseum Luzern | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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10. Alpineum

Alpineum | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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11. Lion Monument

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Lion Monument | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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12. Meggenhorn Castle

Romantic Castles
Meggenhorn Castle | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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13. Museggmauer

Museggmauer | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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14. Museum Bellpark

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Museum Bellpark | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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15. Blue Balls Festival

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Blue Balls Festival | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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16. Nolliturm

Nolliturm | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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17. Mount Pilatus

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Mount Pilatus | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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18. Richard Wagner Museum Lucerne

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Richard Wagner Museum Lucerne | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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19. Spreuer Bridge

Spreuer Bridge | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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20. Sammlung Rosengart

Category: Museums & Culture
Sammlung Rosengart | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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21. Swiss Chocolate Adventure

Tours
Swiss Chocolate Adventure | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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22. Swiss Museum of Transport

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Swiss Museum of Transport | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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23. Tribschen

Tribschen | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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24. Verkehrshaus Planetarium

Category: Kids & Family
Verkehrshaus Planetarium | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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25. Wasserturm

Wasserturm | What to See in Lucerne, Switzerland
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