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10 Amazing Things to Do in Lucerne

22 May 2023
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Lucerne is the centrepoint of Switzerland and a city with great history and amazing views, offering everything from stunning lakes and rivers to beautiful mountains. In short, there are a lot of things to do and see in Lucerne, so we picked our 10 favourite sights to visit on any first time trip to this incredible city!
Main sights

Museggmauer
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The Musegg wall with its nine towers is part of the ramparts built in the 14th century to protect the town of Lucerne - as is the Chapel Bridge. The wall is …
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Fine Dining

Château Gütsch
Kanonenstrasse
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Here you have a great view of the town, the lake and the mountains right from your dinner table. The dining area has floor-to-ceiling windows maximizing both …
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Main sights

Lion Monument
Denkmalstrasse 4
EDITOR'S PICK
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While it is famous today, the Lion Monument (Löwendenkmal) enjoyed great fame in the 19th century and harks back to a very different era, when nation states …
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Editor's pick
Mountain peaks around Lucerne

Pilatus
From Kriens (Schlossweg 1) or Alpnachstad
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Except during the very worst weather, you’ll see Mount Pilatus’ imposing peaks from almost anywhere in Lucerne. At 2,132m above sea level it’s the highest and …
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Main sights

Chapel Bridge
EDITOR'S PICK
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Lucerne's most famous landmark is certainly the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrücke), which stretches across the entrance to the River Reuss (over nearly 203 metres) …
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Museums & Art

Verkehrshaus (Swiss Museum of Transport)
Lidostrasse 5
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The Swiss Museum of Transport is Switzerland's most popular museum. It tells the story of the development of transport and mobility by road, rail and water as …
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Mountain peaks around Lucerne

Mount Rigi
From Vitznau, Weggis or Arth-Goldau
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Mount Rigi (from regina, Latin for queen) is famous for spectacular views of the Alps and its easy access. The majestic mountain lies between Lake Lucerne, …
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Main sights

Reusswehr Needle Dam
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The Reuss weir is one of the last remaining needle dams in the world. What's a needle dam? It's a weir, which maintains both the water level and the flow of …
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Main sights

Jesuitenkirche
Bahnhofstrasse 11a
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Beautifully located right on the River Reuss, the Jesuitenkirche or Jesuit Church of St. Francis Xavier is one of the most magnificent Baroque churches in …
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